The suggestion put forward in 1983 by Mr. Justice Michael Kirby in his Boyer Lectures for the establishment of a national judicial institute for the training of magistrates and tribunal personnel, as well as for the training of judges, was less enthusiastically received amongst many members of the judiciary in Australia. The reasons for the opposition to the training of judges are varied in nature, as some perceived no benefits accruing from the adoption of any training scheme and others view the implementation of training schemes as representing simply another attack upon the ever-fragile concept of the independence of the judiciary.

Training for judges in Australia has been viewed as a potential attack on the independence of the judiciary, with some opposing it due to perceived no benefits and others arguing that it could undermine the judiciary's independence.

Training for Judges

Key Takeaway: Training for judges in Australia has been viewed as a potential attack on the independence of the judiciary, with some opposing it due to perceived no benefits and others arguing that it could undermine the judiciary's independence.