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

• be at least 18 years of age
• be nominated by a member of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council (MP or MLC)
• be an Australian citizen or a person who is entitled to vote at a general election, unless the Attorney General exempts the person from having to satisfy this criterion
• be of good character
• consent in writing to confidential inquiries being made as to the person’s suitability for appointment, including a criminal records check
• not be an undischarged bankrupt
• establish that your appointment as a justice of the peace is required for your employment or to fulfil a community-based need for the appointment