PLEASE NOTE

The following important information has been posted on the Attorney General's JP website.

IMPORTANT:

No new applications will be accepted for processing after 11 January 2019 until 1 April 2019.

No JP reappointment applications will be accepted for processing after 11 January 2019 until 1 April 2019.

The Department of Justice is developing a new online system for managing Justice of the Peace (JP) appointments and reappointments. The new system will allow all NSW JPs to manage their JP appointment completely online.

In preparation for the launch of this system in 2019, we will not be accepting applications for new JP appointment or reappointment between:
11 January 2019 (5pm) - 1 April 2019 (5pm).

If your appointment expires between 11 January 2019 and May 2019 and you wish to continue as a JP during this time, you must lodge an application form before 11 January 2019 in order for it to be processed.

For further information visit www.jp.nsw.gov.au

DATES TO REMEMBER

Advisory Meeting
Saturday March 16th 2019, commencing at 1.30pm
Guildford Leagues Club
25-55 Tamplin Rd, Guildford

2019 Annual State Conference
Saturday May 25th 2019, commencing at 8am
Liverpool Catholic Club
424/458 Hoxton Park Rd, Prestons

Advisory Meeting
Saturday September 14th 2019, commencing at 1.30pm
Club Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood

2019 Annual General Meeting
Saturday November 16th 2018, commencing at 1.30pm
Club Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood

MISSION STATEMENT

The NSWJA will protect the rights and enhance the opportunities of it's member JPs in their voluntary service to the public.

VALUES STATEMENT

Justices of the Peace voluntarily serving the people of New South Wales.

WHO WE ARE

The NSW Justices Association, established in 1911, is a professional association for Justices of the Peace in New South Wales. It is a non-sectarian, non-political and non-profit organisation with more than 3500 members.

There are twenty-three Branches, which usually hold monthly meetings, and a number of Support Groups, which generally meet every three months.

The New South Wales Justices Association is affiliated with the Magistrates Association of Great Britain.

WHAT WE DO

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.

The NSWJA produces a journal three times a year. With articles of relevance, this journal keeps JPs up to date, for example, when any changes are made to the roles, duties or relevant laws. The Association offers a training program, and since the year 2000 has organised an annual conference.

The Association encourages academic achievement and awards prizes in Administrative Law within the Faculties of Law at the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales.

An exclusive range of merchandise, some of which is available only to members, is offered by the Association. Rubber stamps at discounted prices, are very popular.

CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE

The Code of Meeting Practice now appears as Schedule 1 of the NSWJA Constitution.

NSWJA CONSTITUTION

At the Extraordinary General Meeting of the NSWJA held on 30th June 2018 a number of Special Resolutions were adopted to amend the Constitution.

The constitution has now been approved and registered with the NSW Office of Fair Training and took effect as from June 30th 2018.

A copy of the updated consitution is available by selecting this link.

ANNUAL REPORTS

View our Annual Reports
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