KIAMA CONTINUES TO PERFORM WELL WITH NEW JPS

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has said that Kiama continues to perform well in the category of new Justices of the Peace (JPs) over the last six years.

Mr Ward said that the number of people appointed to the office of JP in each year across our region for the past six years in the table below:

“Becoming a Justice of the Peace (JP) in NSW offers several benefits, including community recognition, professional development, and the opportunity to make a positive impact and assisting others,” he said.

“JPs also gain valuable skills like attention to detail and handling confidential information, which can be transferable to various types of employment.

“I encourage local residents who are eligible to consider becoming a NSW Justice of the Peace (JP) today and supporting our local towns and villages,” Mr Ward said.

To be eligible for appointment as a NSW Justice of the Peace (JP), you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be nominated by a NSW Member of Parliament (MP);
• Be an Australian citizen or a person who is entitled to vote at a general election for the Legislative Assembly;
• Be of good character; and
• Not be an undischarged bankrupt.

To find out more about eligibility and character, you can read the Guidelines on the appointment of Justices of the Peace: assessing eligibility and good character (PDF, 43.3 KB) issued by the NSW Attorney General.

“Local JPs can also network with other experienced JPs and access training opportunities through organisations like the NSW Justice of the Peace Association (NSWJA). 

“NSWJA also have their 2025 annual conference in November in Fairy Meadow and with over 2,800 active members is the leading voice for JPs in NSW,” Mr Ward said.

To learn more information, please visit the website at: https://nswja.org.au/.

Click here to access the NSW JP Handbook (PDF) which helps new JPs in NSW to understand and perform their functions. The handbook also explains other obligations, such as keeping registration details up to date, and following the JP Code of Conduct.