About Us

The Association was established in 1993 as an incorporated association. Its objectives all relate to the public interest in maintaining a strong and independent judiciary within a democratic society that adheres to the rule of law. The Association was formerly called the Judicial Conference of Australia and changed its name in March 2021.

The AJOA achieves its objectives in various ways:

• Defending the judiciary against unwarranted attacks.
• Informing the community about the proper role of the judiciary and the significance of an independent judiciary.
• Communicating with other arms of government, for the purpose of promoting mutual understanding.
• Seeking improvements in the administration of justice and accessibility of the judicial system.
• Undertaking or supporting research that will benefit these aims.

The AJOA’s Governing Council is chaired by its President, the Hon. Justice Steven Moore of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

The AJOA is a member of the International Association of Judges and the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association as a member organisation.

The Association is funded almost entirely by membership subscriptions. The membership fee for the financial year 2024-2025 is $280.00 for one year or $840.00 for three years (GST inclusive). For retired judicial officers, the rate is $70.00 for one year or $210.00 for three years (GST inclusive).

However, for new members of the AJOA the membership fee for their first year of membership of the AJOA is $70.00 (GST inclusive).