High Court Sittings 2023

12/09/2022

Practice Support

The Justices of the High Court of Australia have made a Rule of Court appointing the High Court sittings for 2023. The Rule of Court is available here.

The Rule of Court appoints the Full Court sittings to be held in Canberra throughout the year and the days on which special leave applications will be heard. Where required, and if practicable, sittings of the Court will continue to be held in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart and Perth. Additional sittings may also be held on other days as required, for example in matters requiring expedition. These sittings will be appointed by the Chief Justice pursuant to Rule 6.04.2 of the High Court Rules 2004.

The updated telephone numbers for the High Court Registries are:

  • Canberra (02) 6270 6857
  • Melbourne (02) 6270 6800
  • Sydney (02) 6270 6380


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