Judicial Independence in Australia: Introduction

Judicial Independence in Australia: Contemporary Challenges, Future Directions (Book) (The Federation Press) (2016)

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Jonathan Crowe

University of Southern Queensland - School of Law and Justice

Rebecca Ananian-Welsh

The University of Queensland - T.C. Beirne School of Law

Date Written: 2016

Abstract

Judicial independence is universally recognised as a necessary attribute of any society that claims adherence to the rule of law. In Australia, courts may be created by State, Territory and federal parliaments, giving rise to an interconnected network of judicial systems. Despite these divisions, Australian courts are all built upon a fundamental respect for judicial independence. In this volume, we reflect on the notion of judicial independence as it is relevant to the Australian context in the 21st century. We draw together chapters from leading and emerging constitutional scholars, to consider important questions and challenges to be faced as the nation strives to strengthen the independence of courts and judges in the Australian federation.

Keywords: judicial independence, constitutional law, judges, courts, separation of powers

Suggested Citation

Crowe, Jonathan and Ananian-Welsh, Rebecca, Judicial Independence in Australia: Introduction (2016). Judicial Independence in Australia: Contemporary Challenges, Future Directions (Book) (The Federation Press) (2016), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3213082

Jonathan Crowe

University of Southern Queensland - School of Law and Justice ( email )

West Street
Toowoomba, Queensland 4350
Australia

HOME PAGE: http://jonathancrowe.org/

Rebecca Ananian-Welsh (Contact Author)

The University of Queensland - T.C. Beirne School of Law ( email )

The University of Queensland
St Lucia
4072 Brisbane, Queensland 4072
Australia

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