Expressions of interest have opened for the appointment of up to two community members to the Northern Territory’s Judicial Commission to be set up by the end of this year.

The Judicial Commission is being set up to receive, examine and report on complaints regarding the behaviour or ability of judicial officers and non-judicial members of the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Appointments to the Judicial Commission include at least one but no more than two community members of high standing who are eligible for the role under section 8(3) of the Act.

The Judicial Commission will also include the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the Local Court, the President of NTCAT and the President of the Northern Territory Law Society.

The appointment of a community member will be made by the Administrator following nomination by the Attorney-General.

To submit an expression of interest email Policy.AGD@nt.gov.au or post to Department of the Attorney-General and Justice, GPO Box 1722, Darwin NT 0801 by 7 June, 2021.

Applications should outline personal and professional experience and be addressed to the Director, Legal Policy Unit.

Quotes from Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Selena Uibo:

“The Judicial Commission will help bolster confidence in the administration of justice and ensure judicial officers in the Northern Territory are held accountable to the highest standards. 

“I encourage anyone with a keen interest in making the Territory’s judicial system more transparent, to submit their expression of interest in the community member position.”