SA Australian Law - Why Do Certain Cases have 3 Judge Names?

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Reag

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Why do certain cases have 3 judge names?

Does it mean:

1) The three judges are handling the hearing?

2) One Judge handling the current hearing, and other two judges were for prior hearings?

3) Other reasons in Australian Law?
 

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