Media Statements

I am delighted that retired Senior Judge of the NSW Drug Court Roger Dive is a finalist for a 2022 NSW Australian of the Year award.This nomination is a tremendous achievement and a testament to [...]

Public submissions are now open for an independent review into sentencing laws for fraud offences in NSW.

Public submissions are now open for an independent review into sentencing laws for fraud offences in NSW.

Chief Justice Tom Bathurst AC has given exemplary service to the justice system, the state of NSW and the legal profession over a long career.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Magistrate Ellen Skinner as acting President of the Children’s Court of NSW, following the appointment of former President Judge Peter Johnstone as NSW Chief Magistrate.

I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Mitchelmore SC as a part-time Commissioner of the NSW Law Reform Commission.

I thank every frontline service, peak body, expert, academic and those in the criminal justice system who contributed to this eight-month inquiry, and the subsequent report tabled in NSW Parliament today.

Defamation Reforms. Last published on 01 Apr 2021 in Media Statements. On 27 July 2020 the nation’s Attorneys-General agreed to implement new defamation laws developed following an 18 month NSW-led reform process. The next day, [...]

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statement from the Attorney-General Mark Speakman on the passing of David Ipp former ICAC Commissioner