Honorary justice news and updates
National Volunteer Week 2024
In honour of National Volunteer Week, we would like to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work undertaken by more than 3600 HJs, and the valuable service they provide to the Victorian community.
Lisa’s dedication to serving her community
Lisa Hrambanis was appointed as a justice of the peace (JP) in 2022 for the Frankston campaign. For Lisa, providing a complimentary service as a JP is invaluable.
Creating a community from the ground up
Meet Ebbie Hungerford, a justice of the peace (JP) based in Eynesbury.
Seeing the joy on a clients face – being a JP
Asher Kuhn’s motivation to be a justice of the peace (JP) is simple, he finds it rewarding.
Fostering community spirit – becoming a JP in regional Victoria
Jess McIntosh says being a justice of the peace (JP) gives her a sense of belonging and purpose in her community.
Becoming a JP at 21 years old
Baris Duzova is a busy 21 year old who enjoy performing his duties as a justice of the peace (JP) in Melbourne’s north.
Runs in the family - father and daughter JPs
Tom has been a justice of the peace for 48 years. Now he has influenced his daughter, Jo Backway, to become one too.
New practice note - Digital identity documents
Honorary Justice Services Support (HJSS) issued Practice Note 3 for Honorary Justices regarding digital identity documents.
SMS updates now delivered to justices of the peace
To help support justices of the peace, we will now send updates via SMS as well as email.
Updated 29 August 2025
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