Current ACT Magistrates

Chief Magistrate

Appointed

WALKER, Lorraine Anne

Appointed 13 October 2011
(as Chief Magistrate)

Magistrates

Appointed

COOK, Robert

Appointed 11 September 2013

THEAKSTON, Glenn

Appointed 17 May 2016

LAWTON, James

Appointed 6 May 2019

STEWART, James

Appointed 6 May 2019

CAMPBELL, Jane

Appointed 15 March 2022

ARCHER, Ken

Appointed 15 March 2022

TEMBY, Ian

Appointed 30 January 2023

Current Special Magistrates

Special Magistrates are appointed under the Magistrates Court Act 1930 and unlike permanent magistrates they need not be barristers or solicitors.

However, to be considered for appointment as a Special Magistrate the applicant must display an appropriate knowledge of the relevant law and its underlying principles. They must also possess a high level of expertise in their chosen area or profession and display certain personal qualities such as sound judgment and objectivity.

In the ACT, Special Magistrates are able to hear the same matters as dealt with by Magistrates.

Special Magistrates

Appointed
HOPKINS, Anthony 1 May 21 - 30 September 2024
RUSSELL, Paula 1 April 2022 - 30 June 2023
JONES, Thomas 1 April 2022 - 30 September 2024
Jervis Bay Special Magistrates: Commander of HMAS Creswell 21 March 1953 - Current
URBAS, Gregor 18 January 2023 - Current
RICHTER, Sean 18 January 2023 - Current
CHRISTENSEN, Rebecca 18 January 2023 - Current