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A Magistrate oversees lower court cases, manages legal procedures, assesses evidence, imposes sentences, and ensures fair trials for minor offences.

    • 1.496 AI Exposure: High

      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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A Magistrate presides over legal proceedings in the lower courts, hearing civil and criminal cases, and making judgments based on evidence presented. Duties include managing courtroom procedures, assessing legal arguments, imposing sentences, and ensuring fair trials.

Magistrates often handle cases like minor criminal offences, traffic violations, and family law matters, and they must possess strong decision-making skills and knowledge of legal principles.

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