Media Statements

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.

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

Corrective Services NSW has taken all appropriate health and safety measures after an inmate, who came into custody on 26 July, subsequently tested positive for COVID-19 at Parklea Correctional Centre.

Corrective Services NSW officers have foiled an alleged attempt to use a drone to drop-off contraband into a maximum-security prison.

Two Wellington Correctional Centre officers have been recognised for their outstanding communication and leadership during a disturbance at the centre on 11 April.