Supreme Court of New South Wales

Generative AI

Resources on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in Supreme Court proceedings

Practice Note Review

As indicated in cl 26 of the Practice Note, due to the rapidly developing nature of Generative AI, the Practice Note will be periodically reviewed.

View the Chief Justice's Statement, Use of Generative AI - Practice Note Review (PDF, 165.9 KB)

Members of the profession are invited to make any submissions in relation to SC PN Gen 23 on the Use of Generative AI to Sebastian Braham, tipstaff to the Chief Justice, by Thursday 18 December 2025. 

Resources from the Supreme Court

Practice Note SC Gen 23 - use of Generative AI
Practice Note SC Gen 23 was amended on 28 January 2025
Guidelines for judges
Developed in consultation with Heads of Jurisdiction
Livestream of Gen AI briefing for the legal profession
Briefing to be held in the Banco Court, Monday 2 December 2024; Time: 4.30 PM
Briefing for the legal profession
The Chief Justice presented a briefing to the profession on Generative AI on Monday, 2 December 2024
Amendments
Announcement of minor amendments to the AI Practice Note which came into effect on 3 February 2025

Guidelines published by the legal profession

Law Society of New South Wales
Resources for NSW legal practitioners to understand the impact AI is having on legal services.
New South Wales Bar Association
Guidelines on Issues arising from the use of ChatGPT and other AI Language Models in Legal Practice

Resources from other courts

Supreme Court of Queensland
The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines for Responsible Use by Non-Lawyers
Supreme Court of Victoria
Guidelines for Litigants: Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Litigation
New Zealand
Guidelines for use of generative artificial intelligence in Courts and Tribunals (Lawyers)
Supreme Court of Hong Kong
Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI for Judges and Judicial Officers and Support Staff
Supreme Court of Singapore
The Guide on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools by Court Users
United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for Judicial Office Holders

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