Justice & Law Enforcement
These rôles involve upholding law, order, and justice within the Commonwealth. Below are tailored sample oaths with the core declaration and rôle-specific duty.
Judge
That I will administer justice impartially, according to the laws and usages of the Commonwealth under the legitimate Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 as proclaimed and gazetted, without fear or favour.
Magistrate
That I will faithfully execute the duties of my office in the administration of justice, according to the legitimate Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901.
Police Officer
That I will see and cause the peace to be kept and preserved, and that I will prevent to the best of my power all offences against that peace according to the legitimate Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 as proclaimed and gazetted.
Lawyer
That I will uphold the rule of law and serve my clients with integrity, in accordance with the legitimate Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 as proclaimed and gazetted.
Sheriff
That I will duly execute the processes of the courts and maintain order according to the legitimate Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 as proclaimed and gazetted.
Bailiff
That I will assist in the orderly conduct of court proceedings and enforce court orders in accordance with the legitimate Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901.