NSW Attorney General announces appointment of six new judges to the NSW Local Court
Six new judges, with over 150 years of collective legal experience, have been appointed to the Local Court of New South Wales and will serve…
“Game changer”: Local Court shifts towards therapeutic justice
Local Court of NSW’s shift towards therapeutic justice has been welcomed by the Law Society of NSW as a potential game changer.
New magistrates appointed to the NSW Local Court bring wealth of experience
Two experienced solicitors, Keisha Hopgood and Stephan Herridge, have been appointed to the NSW Local Court.
NSW Local Courts and police stations to receive major domestic violence funding boost
NSW Government announces $7.5 million in funding to expand support for domestic violence victims in local courthouses and police stations.
Former Law Society President appointed Local Court magistrate
Former President of the Law Society of NSW Pauline Wright will be sworn in as magistrate to the Local Court this month, as part of…
Judge Peter Johnstone named as new Chief Magistrate of NSW Local Court
The current President of the Children’s Court of NSW will replace Judge Graeme Henson as Chief Magistrate of the NSW Local Court.
Longest-serving magistrate retires
NSW’s longest-serving magistrate retires after 33 years on the bench.