On 18 August 2025 the Chief Justice reissued Practice Note SC Gen 22 – Pronunciation of Names, Forms of Address, and Cultural Protocols for Deceased First Nations People in Proceedings, with a commencement date of 25 August 2025.
The revised Practice Note includes the following changes:
- The title has been updated to reflect the new content.
- An amendment to paragraph 2 acknowledging the cultural sensitivity around naming and depicting deceased First Nations people.
- The addition of paragraphs 6 and 7 which provide guidance on respectful references to deceased First Nations people, including the use of preferred names and the handling of images or depictions in court proceedings.
The reissued Practice Note will be published on the Supreme Court website and will be submitted for gazettal.
