Judge

Main tasks

• Reviews legal documents and evidence presented in court
• Listens to arguments from both prosecution and defence
• Interprets and applies laws and regulations to make decisions
• Presides over criminal cases in which the guilt of defendants is determined, and delivers judgments and opinions
• Resolves disputes and issues rulings in civil cases
• Sentences convicted individuals and decides appropriate penalties
• Provides guidance to juries and instructs them on legal matters
• Ensures that court proceedings are conducted in a fair and impartial manner
• Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom

Specialisations

State nomination

Each state nominates different occupations for the 190 and 491 visas.