The ACT Justices of the Peace Association Inc was formed in 1990 to represent Justices of the Peace in the ACT.

The objects of the Association are to:

• to promote, support and protect the status and interests of Justices of the Peace generally; and

• to promote honourable practice, repress malpractice, settle disputes, and decide questions of usage or courtesy between Justices of the Peace within the Australian Capital Territory in a non-sectarian and non-political manner.

The Association exists for its members, and to meet its members' needs.  Nevertheless, the Association seeks to represent all JPs in the ACT, regardless of whether they are members. 

Within the context of the objectives shown above, the Association promotes information on subjects of interest to Justices of the Peace, primarily through the publication of a quarterly journal (Justice Matters) and holding members' seminars.  The Association also prepares and/or distributes legal and/or other suitable literature affecting Justices of the Peace, their functions and interests.

The Association considers issues and questions affecting the interests of Justices of the Peace (including issues of practice) and, if necessary, will liaise with the ACT Government in relation to such issues and legislation affecting Justices of the Peace, and to promote changes of law or practice for the promotion and/or improvement of the Association.

Importantly, and by no means least, the Association organises events to promote and encourage social fellowship amongst members.