The Judicial Conference of Australia was established in 1993 as an incorporated association. Its objects relate to the public interest in maintaining a strong and independent judiciary within a democratic society that adheres to the rule of law.
The Conference consists of judges and magistrates drawn from all jurisdictions and levels of the Australian court system. Membership of the Conference is open to all serving and retired judges and magistrates in Australia and to masters and judicial registrars. The membership now stands at over 600, which is more than half of the judicial officers in Australia.
Latest News
~ JCA Releases View of Sentencing~
To read the document, click here.
~ Notice of Conference – Language and the Law ~
The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory will be hosting a Conference in Darwin on Court Interpreting from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th May 2012.
To find out more, click here.
~ Australia's Longest Serving Judge Retires ~
His Honour Judge John O’Meally AM RFD recently retired as President of the Dust Diseases Tribunal. To read the New South Wales Attorney General's press release, click here.
~ JCA responds to Prime Minister's criticisms of High Court ~
To read the JCA's media release issued on 2 September 2011 click here.
~ Justice Harper delivers the Kerferd Oration ~
The President speaks on sentencing, public perception and the role of the media. To view the oration, click here.
~ Retired Judges Available for Appointment ~
A number of retired judicial officers, who are members of the Judicial Conference of Australia, have indicated their potential availability for appointment. To find out more, click here.
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