Practitioners & clients should not be attending the court in person unless their matter has been listed to occur in-person. Should you have any further enquiries please email sydney@fcfcoa.gov.au. Hearings can be observed by any member of the public.
The District Court of New South Wales is the intermediate court in the judicial hierarchy of the Australian state of New South Wales. It is a trial court and has an appellate jurisdiction. In addition, the Judges of the Court preside over a range of tribunals.
Located in the heart of Sydney’s legal precinct, the building houses both the Supreme Court and the Federal Court of Australia. It serves as the central venue for major civil, criminal, and appellate matters across NSW.
Search for court records in Australia. Provides an index to decisions, judgements and case law from both federal and state courts.
From 23 April to 5 May 2026. The home page of the Federal Court of Australia website.
Access court lists for every jurisdiction across Australia, including the NSW local court and FCFCOA, with quick links to daily schedules and case information.
What is a court in law? What kinds of cases do courts decide? Who are the main people involved in a court case? What is the difference between a civil case and a criminal case? How does a trial usually work in court? What happens if someone disagrees with a court decision?
With a hierarchy of courts and tribunals, each with its specific jurisdiction, the system is designed to address a wide range of legal matters, from minor disputes to serious criminal offences.