(1) In the following cases:
(a) in conducting a conference that:
(i) is with the parties to property settlement proceedings; and
(ii) relates to the matter to which the proceedings relate;
(b) in exercising a power of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) referred to in section 254;
the Chief Executive Officer, or a Senior Registrar or Registrar of the Court, has the same protection and immunity as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) has in performing the functions of a Judge.
(2) This section does not limit any other protection or immunity the Chief Executive Officer, or such a Senior Registrar or Registrar, has (in relation to such a conference or otherwise).