Bicentenary of the Supreme Court

On 17 May 2024, it will celebrate the bicentenary of its founding under the Third Charter of Justice and its ensuing successes over two centuries.

Held on Friday 1 November 2024 at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Concert Programme

An interview with ABC TV Stateline

Chief Justice Bell reflects on the Court's milestones of the last 200 years.

A notable bicentenary

Op-ed article by Chief Justice Andrew Bell, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 May 2024

200 Years of the Supreme Court of NSW

Interview with Chief Justice Bell on ABC Radio National's Law Report

Book a bicentenary tour

Starting from 2pm - Public tours of the Law Courts building and King Street Court Complex

Launch of Constant Guardian and the Supreme Court Gallery

The Hon James Spigelman AC KC launched Constant Guardian on 3 April 2024

The 2024 Plunkett Lecture

Chief Justice Andrew Bell presented the annual Plunkett Lecture on 13 February 2024

The Supreme Court livestreamed its ceremonial sitting on Friday, 17 May - 200 years to the day since the Third Charter of Justice was proclaimed

Supreme Court YouTube Channel Order of Ceremony

Bicentennial Concert