Judiciary

This section consists of various speeches and papers delivered by the Honourable Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC QC on the role of the judiciary. Her Honour describes the importance of judicial accountability, judicial impartiality and the rule of law. Her Honour also explains the tensions between the judiciary and the executive in relation to preserving judicial independence. Additionally, Her Honour discusses judge-led mediation, judicial education, judicial leadership, the assessment of court performance and the fundamental obligations and duties associated with the judicial role.