Judicial Commission of NSW Annual Report 2017-18

2017–18 highlights Celebrated our 30th anniversary at a Government House reception in October 2017. See page 2. 93% judicial satisfaction with the continuing judicial education program. See page 25. Worked with the Australian National Imam’s Council to develop an explanatory note for Muslims in court. See p 60. Use of the Judicial Information Research System (JIRS) at an all time high. See page 40. High level of staff satisfaction at 89%. See page 67. Generated revenue of $999,000 from provision of software services. See page 91. The Honourable T Bathurst AC Chief Justice of NSW President Judicial Commission of NSW The Honourable Mark Speakman, SC MP Attorney General 52 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Dear Attorney The Judicial Commission of NSW has pleasure in presenting to you the report of its activities for the year ended 30 June 2018. This report is submitted in accordance with section 49 of the Judicial Officers Act 1986 and section 12 of the Annual Reports (Departments) Act 1985. It is required to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. Yours sincerely E J Schmatt AM PSM Chief Executive Judicial Commission of NSW LEVEL 5, 60 CARRINGTON STREET, SYDNEY NSW 2000 GPO BOX 3634, SYDNEY NSW 2001 TELEPHONE: (02) 9299 4421 DX: 886 SYDNEY EMAIL: judcom@judcom.nsw.gov.au WEBSITE: www.judcom.nsw.gov.au Compliance letter to Attorney General Judicial Commission of New South Wales Contents 2017–18 highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 30 years of the Commission . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Looking a t the last 5 years . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Overview of the Commission . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Our organisational structure . . . . . . . . . . 4 Our services delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Our history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Results in brief and strategic direction . . . . . . 8 Performance results 2016–18 and targets 2017–19 . 10 President’s foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chief Executive’s message . . . . . . . . . . 14 Judicial Commission members . . . . . . . . 16 Our executive team . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Continuing judicial education . . . . . . . . . . 21 Providing legal information . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Examining complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Our partners and the community . . . . . . . . . 55 Our people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Our governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Our finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Endmatte r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118