James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The government does not support the motion. Australia is very fortunate in having a judiciary that is professional, well trained and fiercely independent from government. Australia's courts, both state and federal, administer the law of the land without fear or favour. This is reflected in the level of confidence Australians have in their courts. In the most recent Essential poll on trust in institutions, the High Court was the third most trusted institution, behind federal and state police.