Register of Practitioners

Practitioners appearing in a federal court must be entered on the Register of Practitioners kept in the High Court of Australia in accordance with the provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth).

Entry to the Register

To apply you must complete the application form and provide proof of admission in a State or Territory Supreme Court and a current entitlement to practice in a State or Territory Supreme Court. There is no fee for entry to the Register, only if a certificate is required. Further information is available on the application form.

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Application form

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Change in name or capacity

To update your entry on the Register please make the request by email to practitioners@hcourt.gov.au with the supporting documents. You should also include your current contact details.

Certificates and searching the Register

Practitioners may request a Certificate of Good Conduct or Certificate of Admission at any time.  The fee is $140.00. The request should be made by email to practitioners@hcourt.gov.au, providing the full name and current contact details.

Practitioners may check their own entry on the Registry without charge by emailing Practitioners@hcourt.gov.au. For formal confirmation a search fee of $33.00 for up to 10 names applies.

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How to pay for a certificate

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