Family Court of Western Australia

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New Judicial Officer for the FCWA

29/06/2026

The Chief Judge is pleased to advise that Ms Nicole Croft has been appointed as a family law magistrate and will commence on 1 July 2026.

Ms Croft is an experienced family lawyer, who has worked in private practice for the past 20 years.

Please see the Attorney General's media statement about Magistrate Croft's appointment here: new Magistrate for WA Family Court.

Acting Magistrate Max Beckerling will return to Francis Burt Chambers and his practice as a Barrister.