You learn about judges being appointed by the Governor-General. The Governor-General appoints a Judge in the name of Her Majesty. The Chief Justice is chosen after the Prime Minister recommends them. You find out who recommends other judges. The Attorney-General recommends other Judges and Associate Judges. They are appointed after this recommendation. You can look at related laws, such as s 4(2) and s 17(1)(b), for more information.
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A Judge is appointed by the Governor-General in the name and on behalf of Her Majesty.
The Chief Justice is appointed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
Every other Judge, and every Associate Judge, is appointed on the recommendation of the Attorney-General.
