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Ethics and conduct

Lawyers and judges: the fifth attribute The Honourable Mr R Sackville AO QC

A changing legal environment
The limitations of “thin” democracy
The rule of law
Courage as a professional virtue

Trust in the judiciary The Honourable T F Bathurst AC

Introduction
Trust matters
What does it mean for the public to trust in the judiciary?
Appointing judges who inspire trust in the judiciary
Trust in the competency of the judiciary
Trust in the integrity of the judiciary
Trust in the benevolence of the judiciary
Conclusion

Shaping legal minds — the ethical mind The Honourable S Kiefel AC

Further references on ethics and conduct

The Judicial Commission of NSW, an independent statutory corporation, is part of the judicial arm of government. It was established by the Judicial Officers Act 1986.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which the Commission is based, and pay respect to their Elders past and present.