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Judicial Matters Bill

The purpose of the bill is to introduce measures aimed at maintaining and enhancing public confidence in the Judiciary. The principal provision is the establishment of the office of the Judicial Conduct Commissioner for receipt and assessment of complaints about the conduct of Judges
Member in charge: Hon Christopher Finlayson
Type of bill: Government
Parliament: 48-49
Bill no: 216-2
Introduction: 24/6/08
First reading: 26/8/08
Referred to: Justice and Electoral Committee
Submissions due: 3/10/08
SC report(s): 18/5/09
Second reading: 11/2/10
Supplementary Order Paper(s): 108, 109
Committee of the whole House: (23/2/10)
16/3/10
Divided by committee of the whole House -- see Schedule of divided bills