The Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales has posted a Robing of Counsel Policy on its website, which can be found here.
Read more >A ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) will be held on Thursday, 20 February 2025 at 4:30pm AEDT in Courtroom 7C, Level 7, Lionel Bowen...
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The Chief Justice of NSW has reissued Practice Note SC Eq 13 – Adoptions, with a commencement date of 10 February 2025.
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In civil proceedings, judges often face the extremely difficult task of choosing between competing scientific expert evidence. The notion of a non-expert...
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Kenneth Shadbolt passed away on 6 February 2025. He was called to the Bar in 1968 and in later years became a Public Defender and the head of the Public Solicitor of NSW. He...
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The Toongabbie Legal Centre Incorporated (TLC) will be hosting its 9th annual TLC Tax & Equity Seminar on Friday, 28 March 2025 at the offices of K&L Gates in Sydney. There will also be a Webinar...
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The CLA’s annual Mandatory CPD half-day seminar will cover the following topics:
-AI for legal professionals: unlocking productivity, navigating risks, the implications for legal...
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As the 31 March 2025 deadline for continuing professional development (CPD) compliance approaches, all barristers should familiarize themselves with the requirements of the Legal Profession Uniform...
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The NSW Bar Association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Regional CPD Conference Series. This is an exclusive opportunity to advance your professional development, gain expert insights,...
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The Public Defenders are pleased to announce that registrations are open for their annual Criminal Law Conference 2025.
The conference is open to all legal practitioners and others with...
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The New Barristers Committee is hosting a judicial Q&A at 5.00pm on 25 February 2025.
The panel event will be hosted by the New Barristers Committee and...
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Mr Edward Cox SC, Greenway Chambers will conduct the seminar reviewing approaches to pleading property disputes in Family Court disputes. With a...
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The Australian ADR Awards celebrate the many achievements and contributions of dispute resolution professionals who help de-escalate conflict, promote access to justice, and enhance productivity...
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Vicarious trauma is an issue that can arise in all practice areas. Starting at 5.15pm, please join the Wellbeing Committee in a panel discussion on this...
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The NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) has contacted the NSW Bar Association regarding BailSafe Australia, which we are informed is an independent electronic monitoring service provider...
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The Common Law Committee and the President of the NSW Bar Association would like to invite all NSW Bar Members to the 2025 Common Law Drinks to be held in the Attic Bar at the Arthouse Hotel, 257...
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Robert Hulme, Monika Schmidt AM and Peter Kite have been appointed as Acting Justices to the Industrial Court, and appointed as Acting Deputy Presidents to the Industrial Relations...
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The swearing in ceremony to welcome Peter Brereton SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held on Thursday, 6 February 2024 at 9:15am in the Banco Court. Morning...
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When: Saturday 1 March 2025, 8.15am to 4.45pm
Where: The Shine Dome
View the 2025 Conference program here.
Secure your ticket here.
Note this event is open to both members and non-members.
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The David Jackson AM KC Oration will be held in-person on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 at 5.30pm in the Banco Court.
New Chambers is honoured to have the Hon Susan Kiefel AC KC, the former Chief...
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If you have concerns about the ability or behaviour of a member of the judiciary, there is a range of options available to you.
The Bar Association has protocols in place with the Supreme Court of...
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Clause 61 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 requires a barrister to notify the Bar Association, in writing, of any change in the particulars relating to the barrister...
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The ACT Supreme Court is seeking expressions of interest from experienced legal practitioners for inclusion on the Criminal case Conference Convenors panel and the Mediators panel.
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Supreme Court
The Supreme Court practice note commences on Monday 3 February 2025. The practice note can be viewed here.
District Court
The District Court adopts the Supreme Court practice note...
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Members should be aware of the amendments outlined below that commence on 3 February 2025.
The following rules have been amended:
Rule 31.4: Court may direct party to furnish witness statement
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