Supreme Court of New South Wales

Established on 17 May 1824

The Supreme Court is the highest court in New South Wales

News

"Present and future challenges to the rule of law and for the legal profession", 6 February 2025
Chief Justice Bell today issued an amended Practice Note SC Gen 23 - Use of Generative AI
Recent decisions of the Supreme Court, including the Court of Appeal and Court of Criminal Appeal

Resources

Admission, fees, forms and more All the resources legal practitioners need
Information on access applications, non-publication orders and the Virtual Courtroom
For help with representing yourself in civil procedures and other matters
Judgments, first instance and appellate Class actions, current and completed Court lists and more
The Supreme Court was founded on 17 May 1824
Speeches by judges, past and present
Resources for planning your visit
Tune in for admissions, ceremonial sittings, occasional lectures and more

Bicentenary of the Supreme Court

On 17 May 2024 the court celebrated the bicentenary of its founding under the Third Charter of Justice and its ensuing successes over two centuries.

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