Judge - ASCO 1111-13

Specialisations/Job Titles

  • Family Court Justice
  • High Court Justice

Tasks & Duties

Presides over civil and criminal proceedings in courts of law.

  • conducts trials and hearings
  • hears and considers legal argument, evidence and submissions
  • passes judgements and sentences, awards damages and issues court orders
  • decides appeals and determines questions of law in accordance with established procedures
  • may instruct juries on matters of law
  • may conduct tribunals, royal commissions and other official inquiries
  • may determine constitutional issues and questions

Entry Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and appointment by the government or crown. A judge must have a been a magistrate or an experienced legal practitioner of at least 7 years standing.

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