Senate debates

Monday, 13 November 2023

Bills

Federal Courts Legislation Amendment (Judicial Immunity) Bill 2023; In Committee

7:15 pm

Photo of Anthony ChisholmAnthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | Hansard source

We don't see judicial immunity as for the personal benefit of judges; we see it as something that protects everyone who comes to court by ensuring judges can make independent decisions free from external influence. That's why we think this is important.

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