After extensive research and community consultation, Fair Go Justice has developed a three-pillar framework for meaningful justice reform. These interconnected pillars address the root causes of systemic failure and provide a roadmap for lasting change.

Pillar 1: National Judicial Integrity Commission

An independent body to investigate complaints against judicial officers and ensure accountability at all levels.

The Problem

Currently, Australia lacks a national body to investigate serious complaints about judicial conduct. State-based systems are fragmented, under-resourced, and often perceived as lacking independence. When judges act improperly, there's often no meaningful remedy.

Our Solution

  • Establish a federally-funded National Judicial Integrity Commission
  • Grant genuine investigative powers, including the ability to compel witnesses and documents
  • Ensure complete independence from the judiciary and government
  • Implement transparent reporting and public accountability mechanisms
  • Provide meaningful remedies for proven misconduct, including removal in serious cases

International Precedent

Similar bodies operate successfully in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Canada, demonstrating that judicial accountability and judicial independence can coexist.

Pillar 2: Expanded Legal Aid Access

Ensuring every Australian can access quality legal representation, regardless of income or location.

The Problem

Over 850,000 Australians cannot afford legal representation. Legal aid funding has failed to keep pace with demand, leaving many facing complex legal matters without professional help. Average lawyer retainers of $30,000-$50,000 put justice out of reach for ordinary families.

Our Solution

  • Double federal funding for Legal Aid commissions within five years
  • Expand Community Legal Centre networks, particularly in regional areas
  • Raise income thresholds for legal aid eligibility to reflect actual living costs
  • Introduce duty lawyer services in all Magistrates' Courts
  • Fund technology initiatives to improve remote access to legal services
  • Support pro bono legal clinics and law school partnerships

The Case for Investment

Every dollar spent on legal aid saves an estimated $18 in downstream costs to courts, prisons, hospitals, and social services. Access to justice is not just fair—it's economically sound.

Pillar 3: Evidence Integrity Protocols

Mandatory standards for handling, storing, and disclosing evidence in all legal proceedings.

The Problem

Too often, evidence goes missing, documents get backdated, and crucial information is withheld from courts. Without proper chain-of-custody protocols and disclosure requirements, the truth can be manipulated—and justice denied.

Our Solution

  • Implement mandatory digital chain-of-custody tracking for all court evidence
  • Require timestamped metadata for all documents filed in legal proceedings
  • Establish strict penalties for evidence tampering and non-disclosure
  • Create standardised evidence handling protocols across all jurisdictions
  • Fund digital forensics capability within court systems
  • Mandate disclosure of exculpatory evidence with enforcement mechanisms

Technology as Enabler

Modern blockchain and digital verification technologies can make evidence integrity affordable and reliable. The tools exist—we just need the political will to implement them.

Working Together for Change

These three pillars are interconnected. A Judicial Integrity Commission can only function if evidence is reliable. Legal aid only helps if the system itself is fair. Reform requires a comprehensive approach.

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