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

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News

Murray Darling Basin Authority Class Action

Doyle's Farm Produce Pty Ltd atf Claredale Family Trust v Murray Darling Basin Authority commences today before the Honourable Justice Faulkner. Opening addresses will be livestreamed. Documents released to the media are available from the class actions pages.

Admissions ceremonies

Admissions ceremonies for new lawyers will be held on Friday, 15 August 2025 at 9.00am, 10.45am, 1.10pm and 2.45pm. The ceremonies will be livestreamed via the Supreme Court's YouTube channel.
  • Friday, 15 August 2025
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    Admissions ceremonies for new lawyers will be held on Friday, 15 August 2025 at 9.00am, 10.45am, 1.10pm, and 2.45pm. The ceremonies will be livestreamed via the Supreme Court's YouTube channel.

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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