Friday, 19 June 2026
ACT Law Society welcomes new Supreme Court appointments
ACT Attorney-General Tara Cheyne MLA has announced the appointment of Mr Jon White SC and Magistrate Jane Campbell today.
The ACT Law Society welcomes the appointment of Mr Jon White SC as a Resident Judge of the ACT Supreme Court, filling the vacancy created by Justice Louise Taylor’s appointment as Chief Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court.
ACT Law Society President Vik Sundar said, “Mr White brings significant experience in criminal law at a time when there is a clear need to deepen capability in this area of practice within the justice system, where there are existing pressures and gaps."
Mr White will commence in the role on 22 June 2026.
The Attorney-General also announced that Magistrate Jane Campbell will be appointed as Acting Judge of the ACT Supreme Court’s Drug and Alcohol Sentencing List (DASL). The DASL supports eligible offenders whose substance use has contributed to their offending, combining judicial supervision with treatment, rehabilitation and accountability.
“Magistrate Campbell brings extensive judicial and legal experience to this role, along with a strong understanding of the complex factors that can contribute to offending behaviour,” the President said.
“We welcome both appointments, which will strengthen the ACT Supreme Court’s capacity to deliver fair, timely and effective justice to the ACT community.”
