The Courts, Judges and Magistrates

PART 3 • Section 20 • 8 Questions

1 What do you know about Australian courts?

2 What is the primary role of a court?

3 What must courts consider in their decisions?

4 What does the idea that courts are “independent” mean in the Australian system?

5 Who is the highest authority in a court?

6 Who can tell a judge or magistrate what to decide?

7 How are judges and magistrates appointed?

8 What protection do judges and magistrates have regarding their jobs?

Please answer all 8 questions.