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Legislation to note: Federal Justice System Amendment (Efficiency Measures) Bill

Wed Dec 03 2008

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today introduced legislation�which he claims will�assist judges to reduce the cost and length of trials for litigants. The�Federal Justice System Amendment (Efficiency Measures) Bill (No. 1) 2008 will amend the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 to allow the court to refer questions arising in proceedings to an expert referee for inquiry and report. View the Bill� | View the explanatory memorandum� | View the attorney-general's media release>

3 December 2008

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