Inbrief
Tomorrow: GayBar 2023 end of term summer gathering
Sharyn Hall SC and Mark Seymour SC invite members to toast the end of term at Avenue on Chifley on Friday, 1 December 2023 starting at 5.30pm.
Whether you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual,...
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Kevin Peter Coorey (1941-2023)
Vale and Funeral Notice
Kevin Coorey, formerly of Forbes Chambers, has passed away. Kevin was called to the Bar in 1979 and appointed as a Judge of the District Court of NSW in 1999 where he...
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Latest Court of Appeal Decisions of Interest Bulletin
The NSW Court of Appeal has published its latest Decisions of Interest Bulletin. Click here for more information.
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Tomorrow: New Barristers Committee coffee catch up
The NBC’s next coffee catch up for under 5s is tomorrow Thursday, 30 November 2023 at 8.30am at the Naked Duck, 60 Martin Place. The guests are Chris Wood SC of 13 Wentworth and Jamie Darams SC of...
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Tomorrow: Annual Bench & Bar v Solicitors Chess Match
The 30th Annual Bench & Bar v Solicitors chess match will be held on Thursday, 30 November 2023. Any chess enthusiasts amongst the Bar or Judiciary are invited to participate in this annual event.
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Tonight: Introduction to Arbitration – Part 2: Advocacy and Courts
In-person - Wednesday, 29 November 2023
The second part of the two-part CPD series on arbitration hosted by the International Committee and the New Barristers Committee.
Session 2 will be held at...
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Do you have something to tell the Bar Association?
If you hold a current barristers practising certificate and have:
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NSW Sheriff Office Bicentennial Gala Dinner
In 2024 the NSW Sheriff’s Office will be celebrating 200 years of service to the state of New South Wales. To celebrate this milestone, a Bicentennial Gala Dinner will be held to allow staff...
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High Court Amendment (Fees) Rules 2023
The High Court of Australia has released Schedule 2 - Fees for work done and services performed in the High Court Amendment (Fees) Rules 2023 (F2023L01522)
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Malcolm Bruce Oakes SC (1949-2023)
Funeral Arrangements for Malcolm Oakes SC
A funeral will be held for Malcolm Oakes at 11.00am on Friday, 1 December 2023 at Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George Street, Haymarket. The family have...
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Tonight: Bar Knitting Group to meet
Wellbeing
The final meeting of the Bar Knitting Group for 2023 will be tonight, Tuesday, 28 November 2023 at 5.30pm in the Level 22 Chambers Conference Room.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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Justice Robb final sitting
Justice Stephen Robb will shortly retire from the Supreme Court of New South Wales after ten years of service. His Honour's last sitting will be Wednesday, 13 December 2023 in Court 8D at 9.15am.
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Swearing in of Miiko Kumar to District Court of New South Wales
Appointments
A formal ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Miiko Kumar to the District Court of NSW will be held in John Maddison Tower on Level 21 on Monday, 4 December 2023 at 9.00am.
No...
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Tomorrow: Association of Corporate Counsel Networking Event and CPD
In-person - Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Join the Association of Corporate Counsel for a CPD in the Bar Common Room, which will delve into the dynamic landscape of cyber-crime—a pressing concern for...
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Swearing in of her Honour Judge Sarah Huggett to Supreme Court of New South Wales
Appointments
The swearing in ceremony to mark the appointment of her Honour Judge Sarah Huggett to the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be on Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 9.15am in Banco Court....
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New judge appointed to NSW District Court
Appointments
The NSW Attorney General has announced that Miiko Kumar has been appointed a Judge of the District Court of NSW.
Click here to read the media release.
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Access to justice requires major boost to legal assistance service funding
Media Release
The Law Council of Australia has issued a media release titled 'Access to justice requires major boost to legal assistance service funding'.
Click here to read the media release.
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Regional Conferences 2024 Save the Date
The 2024 Regional Conferences have been confirmed for the following dates and locations:
- Saturday, 24 February 2024 - Newcastle at Novotel Newcastle Beach
- Saturday, 9 March 2024 - North Coast at...
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BarCare: Confidential Consultation, Counselling and Care
Wellbeing
BarCare is an independent, professional counselling service, which helps the Bar to access appropriate psychological support when dealing with issues that may impact on their mental health...
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Tomorrow is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Women’s rights activists have observed 25 November as a day against gender-based violence since 1981 and the date was...
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Life Membership for Gabrielle Bashir SC
At its meeting of 23 November 2023, the Bar Council resolved by acclamation to award life membership of the New South Wales Bar Association to Gabrielle Bashir SC for exceptional service to the Bar...
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NT Prosecutor
Recruitment
The NT Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for Prosecutor positions.
For more information, please click here.
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World Bar Conference
Every two years, the International Council of Barristers and Advocates & Barristers organises an international legal conference in different cities worldwide. The next conference will be held from 15...
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Judge Huggett Appointment to Supreme Court
Appointments
The NSW Attorney General has announced that NSW District Court Judge Sarah Huggett has been appointed to the NSW Supreme Court.
Click here to read the media release.
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Tonight: Vicarious Trauma Webinar
Online - Thursday, 23 November 2023
Are you having trouble sleeping? Nightmares? Flashbacks? Trouble sitting still? Or a short fuse? These, among others, are common symptoms for vicarious trauma.
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