John David Phillips
Phillips is not alone in his criticism of government. He received support in 2006 when retiring judge William Ormiston agreed with Phillips’ comments. Chief Justice Marilyn Warren responded to the criticism by saying that "bureaucrats did not tell her what to do". Warren noted that whilst there were disagreements between her and the government from time to time, the judges run the courts, not public servants. Warren said
"The court, as part of our structure of government, is independent. As part of Victoria's constitutional arrangements, the Supreme Court is the third arm of government."
Whistleblower protection in the United States
Public law is law that governs the relationship between people and the State, and it is composed of three types: constitutional law, criminal law, and administrative law. "Constitutional law" is the body of law that governs the principles and powers of the government, and the relationships between the different parts of the government. "Criminal law" is law that restricts conduct that threatens safety and welfare of society or the State. "Administrative law" is law that regulates the operation and procedures of government agencies. The judicial branch is the branch of government that interprets the laws, and its body of laws is called case law.