Land and Environment Court of New South Wales

Established in 1980 as the world’s first specialist environmental superior court.

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Issues in focus

Biodiversity, heritage, water and compensation for compulsory acquisition of land.

Resolve your matter

Appropriate dispute resolution matches the resolution method with the particular dispute.

Justice Preston's Mahla Pearlman Oration 2026 paper

18 June 2026

New Senior Deputy Registrars

15 June 2026

2025 AustLII Database Metrics and Statistics

02 June 2026

Judicial Newsletter Volume 18 Issue 1

15 April 2026

The Court provides a range of online services.
A NSW Online Registry account gives you instant access to secure case management services, 24/7.
You can file a document online, access online court and more.

About Us

Learn about the Court’s jurisdiction, purpose, and place in the court system.

Coming to court

How the Court works: what to expect when you come to Court and how to prepare for a hearing

Facilities and support

The Court aims to make its courtrooms and proceedings accessible for everyone

Publications and resources

Issues in focus, newsletters, speeches, policies, and court statistics.

ADR Group of the Year Award 2024