Judges 'hard to recruit, retain' because they don't get pensions: George Brandis

By Jane Lee
Updated February 10 2016 - 12:23pm, first published 11:55am
Attorney-General George Brandis during an estimates hearing at Parliament House. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Attorney-General George Brandis during an estimates hearing at Parliament House. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The Federal Circuit Court is under increasing pressure.
The Federal Circuit Court is under increasing pressure.

Attorney-General George Brandis says it is difficult to recruit and retain some federal judges because they are not offered a pension, with some moving to state courts to ensure they have one when they retire.

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