Inbrief
NCAT Member Recruitment – Various full-time Member roles
The Attorney General is seeking applications for appointment to the following three roles within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal:
Senior Member - Full-time - Administrative and Equal...
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Important DHA information for migration lawyers - Multi-factor authentication is coming to ImmiAccount on 18 June 2025 - get ready now!
The Department of Home Affairs has requested that the following information be provided to all lawyers who work in migration matters:
Multi-factor authentication is coming to ImmiAccount on 18 June...
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Injunction Workshop with Justice Markovic and Justice Kunc
Tuesday 17 June – In person 5-6pm
Join the Women Barristers Forum and the New Barristers Committee on 17 June 2025 at 5pm for an in-person practical workshop with Justice Markovic (Federal Court...
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Walk around the Botanic Gardens every Monday at lunch time
Wellbeing
Every Monday, the Bar Walking Group meets at the fountains in Martin Place, between Macquarie and Phillip Streets, for a brisk and stimulating walk around the Botanic Gardens. The walk...
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Emergency Childcare
To assist barristers with childcare responsibilities to manage court or other commitments when children are ill or regular care arrangements are unavailable, the Bar Association has created an...
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Cyber insurance for barristers
The NSW Bar Association has been working with cyber insurers, insurance brokers, barristers and clerks to assist insurers to develop cyber insurance policies tailored for barristers. This was based...
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2025 Mahla Pearlman Oration
The Legal Practice Section of the Law Council of Australia and the Environment and Planning Law Association of New South Wales will co-host the 13th Mahla Pearlman Oration on 19 June 2025 in Sydney...
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GayBar Midwinter Party with a Purpose
Diversity
Mark Seymour SC invites you to a midwinter party with a purpose. GayBar will light up the dark at the Royal Exchange of Sydney on Friday 20 June 2025 from 6-9pm. This time GayBar is open...
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Bullying as an aspect of discrimination - DEC and Wellbeing Committee
Tuesday, 24 June – In person 5-6pm
This CPD is being conducted jointly by both the Wellbeing Committee and the Equality and Diversity Committee (‘DEC’).
It considers judicial bullying and...
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Supreme Court farewell sitting for Justice David Davies
The Supreme Court of NSW invites members to an informal farewell sitting to mark the retirement of the Hon Justice David Davies as a Judge of the Common Law Division. The farewell sitting will be...
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Senior Women at the Bar - 18 June 2025
The Wellbeing Committee invites you to join our President, Dominic Toomey SC and a special guest of honour, the Hon Justice Christine Adamson, for the upcoming Senior Women at the Bar event.
The...
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Racial Justice Centre Fundraising Dinner and Awards
As the first and only national not-for-profit community legal service dedicated to advancing racial justice through law, education and advocacy, the Racial Justice Centre is delighted to invite you...
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The PPSA – noteworthy case developments
Thursday, 10 July – In person 5-6pm
Join speakers Nicholas Mirza and Nicola Bailey for a review of the latest case developments concerning the operation of the Personal Property Securities Act...
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STEP Australia National Incapacity Conference 2025
Sponsored
The STEP National Incapacity Conference brings together leading international legal and medical minds presenting on this very topical growth area of Incapacity. It is not to be missed. The...
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Geopolitical Challenges, Current Conflicts and the Role of International Law
26 June 2025 – In person – Banco Court
Note: additional spots have now been made available for this CPD.
Commodore Ian Park is a barrister and Head of UK Royal Navy Legal. He has deployed as a...
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Demystifying the Bar: Pathways and Practice Insights for Aspiring Barristers
Wednesday, 25 June – Online via Zoom (5-6pm)
This panel discussion, organised by the New Barristers Committee, will shed light on pathways and opportunities for junior practitioners to join and...
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Area to Lease Lockhart Chambers
A rare opportunity has arisen to take a lease in the much sought after Lockhart Chambers. The space is located behind the foyer on the Ground Floor of Lockhart Chambers and will become available for...
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Class B Renewals Now Open
All Class B members should now have received an email with a link to the online system to renew their membership for 2025/2026. Your login details can be obtained by emailing reception@nswbar.asn.au....
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Ceremonial Sitting to Mark the 25th Anniversary of the FCFCOA (Div 2)
Please note that the time of this event has changed. It will commence at 3:45pm, not 3pm as previously advised.
Members are invited to attend a ceremonial sitting to mark the 25th Anniversary of the...
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CPD: Presenting evidence to support the application of the Bugmy sentencing principles
The Bugmy Bar Book and Doogue + George are presenting a special CPD event on 3 July 2025 with Rebecca McMahon (Forbes Chambers NSW), Tim Marsh (Foley's List Pty Ltd VIC) and hosted by Sophie Parsons....
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Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2025
Moses SC surges ahead as the combined fundraising tally approaches $28k. With one week to go, can the NSW Bar raise $30k for those doing it tough?
Arthur Moses SC, Shane Prince SC and Allysha...
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Rooms Available at a Chambers in Newcastle
Hunter Street Chambers in Newcastle have available for lease one large room and one small furnished room. The large room currently contains a desk with windows letting in ample natural light, while...
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Opportunity to join Samuel Griffith Chambers
An opportunity is available to join Samuel Griffith Chambers. The floor is busy, vibrant and well established floor with the majority of barristers practicing criminal law. The Chambers are modern...
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Working with Technology in Hearings
Thursday, 03 July – In person (5-6pm)
The NSW Bar Association's Media and Information Law and Technology (MILT) Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a panel discussion on this important...
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NSWBA reception services
Effective 10 June 2025, the Association’s in-person reception services for members – including post drop off and NSWBA ID cards – will be available from the Bar Library on the sub-basement...
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