NSW Chief Justice

‘A constant guardian in changing times’: NSW Supreme Court celebrates bicentenary

The Supreme Court of NSW has celebrated its bicentenary after being established 200 years ago with only six solicitors...

20 May 2024

By Lauren Croft

‘A counsel of extraordinary tenacity’: Justice Brereton farewelled before commencing new position

The new inaugural commissioner of the new NACC has been farewelled in a ceremonial court sitting by Chief Justice...

05 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

SC designation ‘completely appropriate and suited’ in today’s profession, says NSW Chief Justice

In remarks to the newest cohort of silks in NSW, the state’s Chief Justice, the Honourable Andrew Bell, submitted...

26 October 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Former NSW chief justice to lead Law Reform Commission

Attorney-General Mark Speakman has appointed the Honourable Tom Bathurst AC QC to chair the state’s independent law...

16 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘There remain areas where more can be done’ in the Australian court system

A more just legal system requires the courts to be independent and impartial, according to the former NSW chief...

29 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

Lawyers working from home ‘far from desirable’, NSW Chief Justice says

Senior practitioners should “take the lead” in returning to the office – and returning to the professional life...

14 March 2022

By Naomi Neilson

Law Society farewells Supreme Court Chief Justice

After first announcing his retirement in October last year, the Honourable Tom Bathurst has officially retired from the...

01 March 2022

By Lauren Croft