NSW Justices Association Inc

NSW Justices Association Inc Website: www.nswja.org.au Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 9736 2255

The aims and objectives of the NSWJA are to promote, protect and assist the rights, character and interests of Justices of the Peace in New South Wales, to keep them informed, and to advise them on their duties. The Association is the advocate for all JPs in New South Wales, and has established cooperative working links with the New South Wales State Government.

NSW Justices Association is delighted to announce that the Community JP Desk located at the Downing Centre Court Complex...
05/03/2026

NSW Justices Association is delighted to announce that the Community JP Desk located at the Downing Centre Court Complex is once again open for business from 11:30am until 2:00pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excepted).

The flood damage repairs and necessary rectification to the Downing Centre has been completed and the JP Desk temporarily relocated to Sydney Town Hall has now closed.

Our volunteers are proud to support the community by providing accessible, free JP services across City of Sydney area.

Our JP services include:
• Certifying copies of original documents
• Witnessing statutory declarations
• Witnessing affidavits
• Other authorised JP services

NSW Justices Association State President Kathryn Leaney and the Board acknowledge with great sadness the passing of our ...
23/01/2026

NSW Justices Association State President Kathryn Leaney and the Board acknowledge with great sadness the passing of our past Patron, former NSW Governor Dame Marie Bashir, on 20 January 2026. We join her many admirers and colleagues in extending our sincere condolences to Marie’s family.

Professor Bashir was appointed the first female Governor of New South Wales in 2001 and served with distinction until her retirement in 2014, the same year she was appointed a Dame (AD) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. She was a steadfast supporter and Patron of the NSW Justices Association throughout her term as Governor.

15/07/2025

We wish to announce that Director Gary Wright has, with immediate effect, tendered his resignation from the Board.

We thank him for his hardwork and dedication.

2025 NSW Justices Association Board Elections.As per clause 59 of the Association Constitution, an election will take pl...
13/07/2025

2025 NSW Justices Association Board Elections.

As per clause 59 of the Association Constitution, an election will take place for the office of State Vice-President and three (3) Directors.

The Call for Nominations is now open.

Members are encouraged to seek nomination.

The information sheet and nomination form can be downloaded from our website or from Facebook.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Learning Management System – a modern, easy-to-use platform designed to...
03/07/2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Learning Management System – a modern, easy-to-use platform designed to support Justices of the Peace in NSW with high-quality training, guidance, and self-assessment.

Whether you’re newly appointed or an experienced JP, the LMS provides a flexible, self-paced learning environment where you can:

Review key JP functions and procedures

Access structured topic-based quizzes and instructional videos

Track your progress and test your knowledge at your own pace

The LMS is a valuable tool to help you stay informed, build confidence, and uphold the high standards expected of JPs across New South Wales.

We invite all members to explore the LMS and take advantage of this free and engaging resource. Simply click the LMS link on our website and begin your journey.

https://nswjalms.trender.net.au/login/index.php

NSWJA members, have you seen the latest edition of the NSWJA Journal? It is out now and if you can’t find the email wit...
29/06/2025

NSWJA members, have you seen the latest edition of the NSWJA Journal? It is out now and if you can’t find the email with the link, check the NSWJA website and log in to the members’ section to see current and past journals.

This packed edition includes
• At the JP desk - handling concerning issues
• Call for nominations for the NSWJA Board election
• What happened at the March Advisory meeting
• Training Team - plans and progress
• More on Consent to Administration in probate processing
• Members who are acknowledged for achievements over many years

17/06/2025

Owing to a burst water mains in Castlereagh Street, Sydney, the NSW Justices Association community JP desk at the Downing Centre Court complex with be closed for the remainder of this week and will re-open on Monday, June 23rd 2025.

27/05/2025

We were recently asked if we could certify a copy of a digital Medicare card.

We asked the Department of Communities and Justice and their response is:

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A digital copy of a medicare card downloaded from the My Gov app is not the same as a copy of the original card, therefore the copy presented by the client cannot be certified.
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Therefore we are unable to certify a copy of a digital Medicare card.

19/05/2025

A client presents with an affidavit with a number of annexures. Whilst processing the annexure you notice there is a blank page with a page number.

Are you permitted to remove a blank page from an annexure?

27/04/2025

A client presents with a 40 page affidavit with 20 or more annexures.

Are you permitted to suggest to the client that they combine the annexures together and mark the bundle as an exhibit?

25/04/2025

A client presents at a Community desk with a statutory declaration and you question them about the content to ensure that they understand what their declaration is about.

The client responds "I don't wish to disclose that because people could hear."

What are your options?

State President, Kathryn Leaney and the Board of the NSW Justices Association pauses to remember those Association membe...
24/04/2025

State President, Kathryn Leaney and the Board of the NSW Justices Association pauses to remember those Association members who paid the ultimate sacrifice during all armed conflicts.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them - Lest We Forget

Address

1a/38 Bells Line Of Road
North Richmond, NSW
2754

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61297362255

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