Health Act 1956

Management of infectious diseases - Orders - Proceedings

92ZK: Proceedings under this Part in District Court to be heard by Family Court Judges, if practicable

You could also call this:

"Family Court Judges hear District Court cases about health appeals when possible"

When you go to the District Court for something related to this Part of the Health Act 1956, the court can hear and decide on appeals and applications. You can appeal against directions given, and you can apply for orders made under this Part. The court has the power to hear and decide on these matters.

If possible, a Family Court Judge will hear and decide on your case, considering the time needed and the availability of judges and court staff. If a Family Court Judge is not available, a District Court Judge can hear your case instead. The District Court Judge has the authority to make decisions in these cases.

If you appeal a decision, it should be heard as soon as possible. The fact that a District Court Judge hears your case is proof that they have the power to do so, as stated in section 11 of the Health (Protection) Amendment Act 2016. This means you can trust their decision.

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Part 3AManagement of infectious diseases
Orders: Proceedings

92ZKProceedings under this Part in District Court to be heard by Family Court Judges, if practicable

  1. The District Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine—

  2. appeals under this Part against directions given; and
    1. applications for orders made under this Part.
      1. Every proceeding referred to in subsection (1) must, if practicable having regard to the time required and to the availability of Judges and court staff and resources, be heard and determined by a Family Court Judge.

      2. Any District Court Judge may hear and determine a proceeding referred to in subsection (1) that cannot practicably be heard and determined by a Family Court Judge.

      3. The fact that a District Court Judge exercises jurisdiction under this section is conclusive evidence of the authority of the District Court Judge to do so.

      4. Appeals under this section should be heard as soon as practicable.

      Notes
      • Section 92ZK: inserted, on , by section 11 of the Health (Protection) Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 35).