Current ACT Magistrates

Chief Magistrate
TAYLOR, Louise
Magistrates	Appointed
THEAKSTON, Glenn	Appointed 17 May 2016
LAWTON, James	Appointed 6 May 2019
STEWART, James	Appointed 6 May 2019 (part time), 1 July 2022 (full time)
CAMPBELL, Jane	Appointed 15 March 2022
ARCHER, Ken	Appointed 15 March 2022
TEMBY, Ian	Appointed 30 January 2023
BURT, Alexandra	Appointed 15 January 2024
BEGLEY, Amy	Appointed 17 March 2025
ROBINSON, Heidi	Appointed 9 February 2026

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
CHRISTENSEN, Rebecca	18 January 2026 - 17 January 2029
URBAS, Gregor	18 January 2026 - 17 January 2029
RICHTER, Sean	18 January 2026 - 17 January 2029
WILSON, Lucinda	11 March 2024 - 10 March 2027
HASSALL, Marcus	2 April 2024 - 1 April 2027