Local Court of New South Wales

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2025

28 August 2025 - Acting Magistrate Recruitment

The Attorney General is calling for applications to join the Local Court Bench as an Acting Magistrate to hear bail matters. Applications are open from 28 August to 14 September 2025.

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11 August 2025 - Bail Division

First instance bail matters in the Downing Centre Local Court have moved into Bail Division of the Local Court.

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7 July 2025 - Bail Division

The Bail Division of the Local Court commenced on 7 July 2025, bringing in first instance bail matters for all regional Courts, and Newtown and Waverley Local Courts.

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