Equity Division

The Equity Division hears civil cases in a number of different areas. The Chief Judge in Equity is responsible for the administration of the Equity Division generally. The work of the Division is administered through specialist Lists. The Judges who usually hear cases in the Commercial, Commercial Arbitration, and Technology and Construction Lists are Justice Ball and Justice Stevenson. The Judges who usually hear cases in the Corporations List are Justice Black,Justice David Hammerschlag, Chief Judge in Equity and Justice Williams.

A Registrar in Equity and Corporations Registrar conducts case management of proceedings across the Division and hears applications within her delegation. The Registrar is assisted by the Senior Deputy Registrars and the Deputy Registrars. There is also a Registrar in Probate who conducts case management of proceedings in the Probate List and hears applications within her delegation.

The following table identifies the Lists, the List Judges presently administering the Lists and the Practice Notes that govern the operation of the Lists.