Congratulations – Order of Australia for Chief Judge

The Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court of NSW, Justice Brian Preston AO FRSN SC, was recently appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List in well-deserved recognition of his distinguished service to the judiciary and the law, to legal academia, and to environmental and natural resources governance and education over many years.

All the Judges, Commissioners and staff of the Land and Environment Court congratulate his Honour on his well-deserved recognition and are proud that his achievement in these areas has been honoured by this appointment and thank him for his leadership, dedication, and service.