NSW Local Court abandons all listings in its civil jurisdiction at the Downing Centre, Sydney until 20 September 2020

The Chief Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW says it has become increasingly apparent that the capacity for Local Courts to continue to operate effectively across the breadth of their jurisdiction is being systematically compromised by progressive restrictions announced by governments. Having undertaken a review of the position in the civil jurisdiction at the Downing Centre, the Chief Magistrate has directed that all listed hearings between 30 March and 30 September 2020 are abandoned.