Supreme Court of New South Wales

Supreme Court of NSW

Established on 17 May 1824, the Supreme Court is the highest court in New South Wales

Sittings Court lists

News

Court Vacation will commence on Monday, 22nd December 2025 and will conclude on Friday, 30th January 2026. The 2026 Court term will commence on Monday, 2nd February 2026 and will conclude on Friday, 18th December 2026.

Resources

For lawyers
Admission, fees, forms and more. All the resources legal practitioners need
For the media
Information on access applications, non-publication orders and the Virtual Courtroom
For the self-represented
For help with representing yourself in civil procedures and other matters
For visitors
Resources for planning your visit
YouTube
Tune in for admissions, ceremonial sittings, occasional lectures and more
Cases
Judgments, first instance and appellate Class actions, current and completed Court lists and more
Fees
Fees you need to pay when requesting a service from the Supreme Court and how to pay them
Forms
Forms used in the Supreme Court and how to file them
History of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court was founded on 17 May 1824
Speeches
Speeches by judges, past and present

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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