Today we celebrate the signing of two new Memoranda of Understanding between the Federal Court of Australia and the National and Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the High Court of Solomon Islands.
Our national courts play a critical role in a safe, prosperous and peaceful region.
Australia is proud to partner with PNG and the Solomon Islands in pursuing this common goal.
Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika represented the Supreme Court of PNG, while the Federal Court of Australia was represented by Chief Justice Debra Mortimer, and the High Court of Solomon Islands was represented by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer. With a long history of shared values, legal traditions, commitment to democracy and the rule of law, Australia, PNG and Solomon Islands are close friends and natural partners in law and justice.
When justice thrives, communities prosper. When courts are strong, people have faith in the justice system. When we work together, the future looks brighter for everyone in our region.
Australia looks forward to enhancing the decades-long relationship between our legal systems through the Memorandum of Understanding, which will see new training, mentoring and fellowship opportunities, but most importantly, lasting connections.
Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika (left), Chief Justice Debra Mortimer, and Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer at the MoU singing ceremony.
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