About AAM
The Association of Australian Magistrates was founded in . . .
In . . . it became an Incorporated Association in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
The Objects of AAM as stated in its Constitution are to:-
be the representative body of Australian Magistrates nationally and internationally;
confer and liaise with, and if appropriate, to act in conjunction with all Chief Magistrates, Judicial Conference of Australia, the Australian Institute of Judicial Administration or any other body with objects consistent with any of these;
ensure the maintenance of a strong and independent judiciary as the third arm of government in Australia;
promote and improve the quality of the judicial system in Australia;
promote a better public understanding and appreciation of the role of the judiciary in the administration of justice;
promote, foster and develop within the executive and legislative arms of government and within the general community, an understanding of the importance of a strong and independent judiciary in Australia;
promote and encourage continuing legal, social and cross cultural study and learning by all members;
promote legal research in collaboration with any university or educational institution of similar standing including comparative jurisdictional analysis of courts exercising summary jurisdiction throughout Australia; and
promote and exchange legal, educational, practical or professional information between members and other persons or bodies, nationally and internationally.