Supreme Court of NSW

Established on 17 May 1824, the Supreme Court is the highest court in New South Wales

Sittings Court lists

News

Sir James Martin Moot 2026

Western Sydney University v University of Sydney 2 September 2026, 5pm, Banco Court

The inaugural Sugerman Lecture

Chief Justice of Australia, Stephen Gageler, will deliver inaugural Sugerman Lecture on 3 Sept 2026

Bathurst Lecture 2026

Presented by Rebecca Maslen-Stannage on 10 September 2026 at 5:30pm in the Banco Court.

For lawyers

Admission, fees, forms and more. All the resources legal practitioners need

For the media

Information on access applications, non-publication orders and the Virtual Courtroom

For the self-represented

For help with representing yourself in civil procedures and other matters

For visitors

Resources for planning your visit

YouTube

Tune in for admissions, ceremonial sittings, occasional lectures and more

Cases

Judgments, first instance and appellate Class actions, current and completed Court lists and more

Fees

Fees you need to pay when requesting a service from the Supreme Court and how to pay them

Forms

Forms used in the Supreme Court and how to file them

History of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was founded on 17 May 1824

Judges

Information about Supreme Court judges, past and present

Speeches

Speeches by judges, past and present

On 17 May 2024 the court celebrated the bicentenary of its founding under the Third Charter of Justice and its ensuing successes over two centuries.