Examining recent Supreme Court decisions that have sparked widespread concern among legal scholars, practitioners, and politicians, this report warns of a looming constitutional crisis in New Zealand, as the Supreme Court increasingly oversteps its bounds, threatening the balance of power between the courts and Parliament.

A contemporary assessment of the state of judicial independence in Australia, this paper identifies and assesses vulnerabilities across internal independence, external independence, accountability and transparency. It explores pressure points affecting judicial independence and makes recommendations to mitigate risks in the areas of resourcing, safety and wellbeing and regulation.

At a general level, public confidence in the Australian courts is high, and the Australian judiciary is highly respected internationally for its integrity and impartiality. This inquiry was set against the background of the importance of maintaining public confidence in the administration of justice for all Australians, the importance of ensuring that justice is both...

This interim report recommends that the Federal Attorney-General disassemble the current Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and re-establish a new, federal administrative review system, by no later than 1 July 2023.

This paper examines one of the key checks and balances in the UK constitution, judicial review - the process by which individuals and groups can challenge the lawfulness of a public body’s decision.