24-489: The New South Wales Department of Justice was a state government agency in New South Wales , Australia , that operated under various names between 2009 and 2019. In 2019, most of its functions were absorbed by a new Department of Communities and Justice . The department was responsible for the state's justice system – courts , prosecutions , prisons , sheriffs – and most emergency service agencies. The department
48-883: A majority of members of the Legislative Assembly. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of New South Wales and a system of subordinate courts, but the High Court of Australia and other federal courts have overriding jurisdiction on matters which fall under the ambit of the Australian Constitution. In 2006, the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in New South Wales, the Constitution Amendment Pledge of Loyalty Act 2006 No. 6
72-648: A purpose-built facility as part of the Parramatta Justice Precinct in 2006. The present children's court is constituted under the Children's Court Act 1987 (NSW). The Court is an inferior court and is effectively a court of record . The court was established on 18 January 1988. The court is composed of magistrates of the Local Court of New South Wales who are appointed by the Chief Magistrate of
96-609: Is exercised by the Executive Council, which consists of the Governor and senior ministers. The Governor, as representative of the Crown, is the formal repository of power, which is exercised by him or her on the advice of the Premier of New South Wales and the cabinet. The Premier and ministers are appointed by the Governor, and hold office by virtue of their ability to command the support of
120-537: The Children's Court or Coroner's Court . New South Wales received statehood upon the federation of Australia in 1901, with the state's Constitution establishing a parliamentary democracy. Its relationship with the federal government is regulated by the Australian Constitution . The current government is held by the state Labor Party , led by Premier Chris Minns . Minns succeeded Dominic Perrottet from
144-687: The Independent Commission Against Corruption and Electoral Commission . The state Executive Council , consisting of the governor and senior ministers, exercises the executive authority through the relevant portfolio. The legislative branch includes the bicameral state parliament , which includes the monarchy as represented by the governor , the Legislative Assembly , and Legislative Council . The judicial branch consists of three general courts ( Local , District and Supreme Court ), and several specialist courts such as
168-769: The Liberal Party on 28 March 2023 following the state election . New South Wales is governed according to the principles of the Westminster system , a form of parliamentary government based on the model of the United Kingdom . Legislative power formally rests with the King, acting with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly —together known as the Parliament of New South Wales . Executive power
192-547: The Neglected Children and Juvenile Offenders Act 1905 . The Judicial Commission of New South Wales stated the first court was set up in the spirit of parens patriae , a jurisdiction that was exercised by the superior courts of the United Kingdom and as a consequence, of the Supreme Court of New South Wales . The court was set up in light of the widespread poverty and child neglect at that time. The courts had to assume
216-442: The care and protection of children. The court is located in the Parramatta Justice Precinct . The treatment of juvenile offenders in the colony of New South Wales reflected the system of criminal law inherited from the United Kingdom. The law of Australia at that time was heavily influenced by the social norms of English society. As a result, children criminals were treated no differently from adult criminals. They were liable to
240-538: The 1970s. Responsibility for police and corrective services were removed from the department in the 1970s; and by 1991 the Department of Courts Administration was split out of the department. Some four years later, the two departments were merged to reform the Attorney General's Department. The Justice portfolio was re-established in 2009 through the creation of a new Department of Justice and Attorney General, abolishing
264-544: The Court, and convenes meetings of Children's Magistrates. The President of the Children's Court also confers regularly with community groups and social agencies on matters involving children and the Court. The court exercises criminal jurisdiction under the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 . The court exercises care jurisdiction under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 . Until its repeal in 1998,
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#1732891437775288-465: The Department of Police and Justice. Subsequent government initiatives lead to the department becoming the Department of Justice. Following the 2019 state election the department merged with the Department of Family and Community Services and most of the functions of both departments were transferred to the newly formed Department of Communities and Justice. The following agencies were administered by
312-479: The King, represented by the Governor of New South Wales. The government ministers are listed in order of seniority as listed on the Parliament of New South Wales website and were sworn on by the Governor with effect from 5 April 2023, while their opposition counterparts are listed to correspond with the government ministers. All Opposition counterparts are members of the Parliament of New South Wales. The full ministry
336-584: The Local Court of New South Wales. A magistrate so appointed is called a Children's Magistrate. The Governor appoints a qualified person to be the President of the Children's Court. Any judge of the District Court is a qualified person and may be appointed as the President of the Children's Court for a duration not exceeding 5 years. After the expiry of the initial term of the appointed, the Governor may re-appoint
360-511: The department until its abolition: Government of New South Wales The Government of New South Wales , also known as the NSW Government , is the governing body of New South Wales , Australia. The executive government comprises 11 portfolios, led by a ministerial department and supported by several agencies. There are also a number of independent agencies that fall under a portfolio but remain at arms-length for political reasons, such as
384-579: The old Attorney General's Department. The headquarters of the department was at the Goodsell Building in Chifley Square. In 2008 the department's main business centres were relocated to newer offices in Parramatta . Following the 2011 state election the department was merged with Corrective Services and renamed to its current name. On 23 April 2014 it was decided that the department would be renamed
408-471: The position of Attorney-General became an officer appointed by the Government of the day from within the membership of the Parliament of New South Wales . In 1901, the Department of Attorney General and the Department of Justice were amalgamated into the Department of the Attorney General and Justice. In 1911, two separate branches of the department were established, later called divisions which continued until
432-568: The role of parent, protector, and ultimate punisher. The main court began sitting at Ormond House until 1911 when it moved to Albion Street, Surry Hills , and became known as the Metropolitan Children's Court. on 29 April 1983 the court moved to Bidura House , during which time it was known as the Bidura Children's Court; the building gradually fell into disuse as a court until its closure in 2017. Most of its functions were moved to
456-464: The same harsh penalties. The Judicial Commission of New South Wales cited an example of one English judge who, after condemning a 10-year-old boy to death, described the boy as "a proper subject for capital punishment". The Commission also noted that on one day in 1815, five children aged between eight and 12 years were hanged for petty larceny in England. The first children's court was established under
480-477: The same person for another term, or to appoint another judge of the District Court as the President of the Children's Court. It is significant that the orders (other than interim orders) made by the President may be appealed to the Supreme Court, while orders made by the Children's Magistrate may be appealed to the District Court only. The President of the Children's Court administers the court, arranges sittings of
504-673: Was announced on 4 April 2023 and was sworn in the following day on 5 April. All Ministers are members of the New South Wales Labor Party . Children%27s Court of New South Wales The Children's Court of New South Wales is a court within the Australian court hierarchy established in 1905. The current iteration was established on 18 January 1988 pursuant to the Children's Court Act 1987 (NSW) which deals with criminal offences committed by children aged over 10 years and under 18 years, as well as with proceedings relating to
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#1732891437775528-515: Was assented to and made a further amendment to the Constitution Act 1902 , by restoring the option of taking the oath of allegiance to the Queen, her heirs and successors, in addition to the option of taking the pledge of loyalty. The change applies to members of Legislative Council, Legislative Assembly and Executive Council. The following individuals serve as government ministers, at the pleasure of
552-610: Was enacted to amend the Constitution Act 1902 to require Members of the New South Wales Parliament and its Ministers to take a pledge of loyalty to Australia and to the people of New South Wales instead of swearing allegiance to the Queen her heirs and successors, and to revise the oaths taken by Executive Councillors. The Act was assented to by the Queen on 3 April 2006. On 5 June 2012 the Constitution Amendment (Restoration of Oaths of Allegiance) Act 2012 No 33
576-478: Was known as the Department of Justice and Attorney General (2009–2011), the Department of Attorney General and Justice (2011–2014), the Department of Police and Justice (2014) and finally the Department of Justice (2014–2019). The re-organisation of the legal system of Colonial New South Wales led to the creation of the Attorney-General, an appointed law officer. Following the creation of self-government in 1856,
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