Chief Justice Chris Kourakis

2 Chief Justices awarded Australia’s highest civil honour

NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell and South Australian Chief Justice Chris Kourakis have been awarded one of Australia’s...

28 January 2026

By Grace Robbie

‘Hardworking, innovative’: New SA Chief Justice named

New Chief Justice Laura Stein, who will be replacing retiring Chief Justice Chris Kourakis, has been praised as the...

19 January 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Access to justice declining at cost of public trust, 2 chief justices warn

Speaking exclusively to Lawyers Weekly, two chief justices reflect on the state of access to justice, question how it...

17 December 2025

By Naomi Neilson