New Judicial Officers for the FCWA

11/03/2026

The Chief Judge is very pleased to announce the following appointments:

• Registrar Andrzej Meysner has been appointed as a family law magistrate, to commence from 9 March 2026. Magistrate Meysner’s appointment is to fill the position left vacant by the retirement of Magistrate Andrews and the move by Magistrate Connick to a part time position. Please see the Attorney General’s press release about Magistrate Meysner’s appointment here: Family law specialist appointed as a Family Court magistrate | Western Australian Government
• Majella Bouwman, Michelle Rydzewski and Claire Wyatt have all been permanently appointed as Registrars of the Court, following the recent selection process. Registrars Rydzewski and Wyatt were both seconded to the Court in late 2025 and will continue to work on a part time basis. Prior to her appointment, Registrar Bouwman worked as a solicitor with Legal Aid Western Australia, based in Bunbury.