COVID-19 court updates for the legal profession

• NSW Supreme Court
  Information about Supreme Court changes made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak is available here. 

• NSW District Court
  The District Court has made changes to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19. Before attending court, please read this important information. 

• NSW Local Court
  The NSW Local Court has made arrangements to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19.

• NSW Land and Environment Court
  COVID-19 requirements for attending the Land & Environment Court can be found here.

• Industrial Relations Commission of NSW
  Information on the current IRC arrangements in response to COVID-19 is available here.

• NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)
  NCAT has made a number of changes to reduce the risk of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). More here.

• Children’s Court of NSW
  The Children's Court has made changes to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Before attending Court, please read this important information.

• High Court of Australia
  High Court has issued a protocol for practitioners participating in Video Connection Hearings which is available here.

  While the Registry counters remain closed, services and support are being provided to practitioners and litigants via phone and other online services. Read the Practice Direction, which took effect from 8 February 2021, here.

• Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia
  The Courts have been closely monitoring the Government’s announcements and advice concerning COVID-19 and its management. All the latest updates can be found on the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court websites.
  
  Read the latest statement from the Courts regarding the new merger here. 

General information about courts and tribunals response to the COVID-19 pandemic available here.