Appeals to the High Court Appeals against decisions of the NSW Court of Appeal are made to the High Court of Australia. This occurs in matters of public or general importance. There is no automatic right to have an appeal heard by the High Court. As with the Court of Appeal, the applicant must first obtain the High Court’s leave to appeal. Parties which intend to appeal must persuade the High Court that special reasons for an appeal exist. This often occurs in a preliminary hearing. Decisions of the High Court on appeals are final. Get More Information on Appeals Against Supreme Court Decisions in NSW