Documents Relating To Appointments Process To The Admiralty Rules Committee.

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The Attorney-General's Department sought ministerial approval in September 2024 to refresh the membership of the Admiralty Rules Committee, established under section 42 of the *Admiralty Act 1988*. The Committee, which provides advice on admiralty jurisdiction rules of practice and procedure, had become inactive and required updating following the retirement of a Supreme Court judge member. The submission recommended commencing a formal appointment process: seeking candidate recommendations from Chief Justices of State, Territory, and Federal Courts; notifying existing members of the review; and conducting due diligence on candidates. The Committee comprises up to seven members, including required representation from State/Territory and Federal Court judges. The Attorney-General approved all four recommendations on 10 October 2024. The document is classified as Official: Sensitive.