The Judicial Conference of Australia's objectives all relate to the public interest in maintaining a strong and independent judiary within a democratic society that adheres to the rule of law. The conference is governed by its Rules which provide for a Governing Council and an Executive Committee.
Supreme Court of Tasmania
Meeting Dates for 2012
Executive Committee
Thursday February 2
Thursday April 19
Wednesday July 25
Thursday September 13
Thursday November 22
Governing Council
Saturday March 17 in Sydney
Saturday June 16 in Melbourne
Saturday October in Fremantle
The rules
The Judicial Conference of Australia is governed by its Rules - JCA Rules (PDF)
The Governing Council
The Governing Council consists of judges and magistrates drawn from all of the courts in all jurisdictions and at all levels throughout Australia. Click here for a list of current members of the Governing Council.The Governing Council usually meets three times each year.
The Executive Committee
The Conference also has an Executive Committee which is responsible for conducting the business and managing the affairs of the Conference. Click here for a list of current members of The Executive Committee. The Executive Committee meets about six times each year.