Talk:Diane Fingleton

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A magistrate is not a judge[edit]

Diane Fingleton is a former Queensland Magistrates Court judge, most notable for being appointed Chief Magistrate ...

This is not a good start. A magistrate is not a judge - at least not in any of the states or territories of the Commonwealth of Australia. The Chief Magistrate of Queensland is not a judge. Diane Fingleton was the Chief Magistrate of Queensland. Diane Fingleton is not and has never been a judge. 124.186.104.184 (talk) 06:18, 20 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Chief Magistrate of Queensland is a District Court Judge[edit]

While magistrates are not judges, the Chief Magistrate of Queensland is a District Court Judge. https://www.sclqld.org.au/judicial-papers/judicial-profiles/profiles/index.php?name=orinaudo

203.219.141.89 (talk) 11:01, 22 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]