House debates Federal Magistrates Amendment (Disability and Death Benefits) Bill 2006

Second Reading

Thursday, 9 August 2007 House of Representatives

Peter Slipper

Peter Slipper Fisher, Liberal Party

10:23 am

I agree with the honourable member for Denison that it is appropriate, as I said, that in 2007 judges ought to be able to serve beyond the age of 70. I think he quite rightly drew to our attention the fact that there needs to be a mechanism, and my question to the honourable member is: what sort of mechanism do you think should be put in place? I think your suggestion is valuable—it is essential—and I accept that you would need that mechanism if you were to have the age extended.

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