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State Courts Act 1970 s 64

s 64 Disqualification of judicial officers

64.—(1) Except with the approval of the Chief Justice, a judicial officer —(a) shall not be capable of —(i) accepting or taking any other office of emolument; or (ii) carrying on any business either directly or indirectly; and (b) must not accept any fees of office, perquisites, emoluments or advantages, other than the judicial officer’s salary and allowances.[31/2010] (2) Without limiting subsection (1), a judicial officer may, with the approval of the Chief Justice —(a) be appointed to any commission of inquiry, committee of inquiry or other judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative tribunal, or hold any office in any institution or society for charitable purposes or for the advancement or encouragement of art, science, education or other knowledge; and (b) receive an allowance or other honorarium in respect of that appointment or office.[31/2010]

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