High Court Registry closure

The High Court Registry will be closed from 4.00pm on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 and will re-open at 9:00am on Friday, 2 January 2026.

Any party seeking to file a document due to be filed between 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026 has an automatic extension of time under the  High Court Rules 2004 (Rule 4.01.5) until 4:00pm on Friday, 2 January 2026 to file the document. Any documents lodged between 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026 will be reviewed on 2 January 2026.

All inquiries for the High Court will be considered when the Registry re-opens on Friday, 2 January 2026.If a matter is of extreme urgency, you may telephone 1800 570 566, select Option 1 and leave a voicemail. In addition provide details by email to: registry@hcourt.gov.au.

Heritage

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Conservation Managment Plan

The High Court of Australia is included in the National and Commonwealth Heritage Lists for its outstanding heritage value to the nation and for its significant heritage value. The High Court of Australia has prepared a Conservation Management Plan, consistent with section 341S(1) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, to protect and manage the National and Commonwealth Heritage values of the place.

The Conservation Management Plan can be accessed below.

Comments concerning the Conservation Management Plan should be sent to:

Manager Corporate Services
High Court of Australia
PO Box 6309
Kingston ACT 2604

Or by email to: Enquiries@hcourt.gov.au