As part of its functions as a beth din, it processes divorces, conversions to Judaism, answers questions about personal and ritual statuses, and hears disputes between private individuals.
[5] In 2019, the beth din was investigated by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies for "defects in the ownership structure, governance, measures of accountability and dispute resolution processes."
The beth din responded to the investigation by claiming that JBOD had a history of undermining halachah.
[6] In 2021, the final report by JBOD was released, which called for the beth din to be reformed.
[7] Due to the coronavirus pandemic in Australia, the beth din had to suspend synagogue services in Sydney.