Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

FEDERAL MAGISTRATES ACT 1999 - SECT 89

             (1)  The Chief Federal Magistrate is responsible for managing the administrative affairs of the Federal Magistrates Court.

             (3)  For this purpose, the Chief Federal Magistrate has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done, including, on behalf of the Commonwealth:

                     (a)  entering into contracts; and

                     (b)  acquiring or disposing of real and personal property.

          (3A)  The Chief Federal Magistrate's powers under subsection (3) are in addition to any powers given to the Chief Federal Magistrate by this Act or any other Act.

             (4)  Despite subsection (3), the Chief Federal Magistrate must not enter into a contract under which the Commonwealth is to pay or receive an amount exceeding:

                     (a)  $1 million; or

                     (b)  if a higher amount is prescribed--that higher amount;

except with the approval of the Minister.