Magistrate
OSCA 281235·ANZSCO 271212
550
15%
47%
59 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Hears criminal matters to determine whether defendants will be committed for trial, and adjudicates minor criminal offences and civil matters without a jury.
What they typically do
- Conducts hearings to determine whether defendants should be committed for trial
- Presides over minor civil and criminal proceedings without a jury
- Reviews evidence presented by prosecution and defence
- Examines witnesses and defendants
- Makes decisions on guilt based on evidence and legal principles
- Sentences defendants convicted of minor criminal offences
- Awards damages in civil matters
- Ensures that defendants' rights are protected during the legal process
- Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom
- Prepares written judgments and decisions
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Magistrate.
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