Documents Relating To The Appointment Of The Chief Magistrate And Additional Magistrate Of The Court Of Petty Sessions Of Norfolk Island.

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This 2017 departmental submission to Senator Fiona Nash recommends appointing Ms Wendy Cull as Chief Magistrate of the Court of Petty Sessions of Norfolk Island for a five-year term, following the retirement of the previous magistrate in March 2017. The recommendation emerged from a candidate search conducted jointly by the Attorney-General's Department and the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, which identified two shortlisted candidates from retired state and territory magistrates. The submission highlights that Cull, a recently retired Queensland Magistrate, was preferred based on her demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for working in remote communities and understanding of associated judicial challenges. Queensland justice officials provided strong endorsements. The document requests ministerial approval to offer appointment on terms and conditions to be agreed with Cull and authorises execution of the appointment instrument.