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Important DHA information for migration lawyers - Multi-factor authentication is coming to ImmiAccount on 18 June 2025 - get ready now!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.... Read more >

Ceremonial Sitting to Mark the 25th Anniversary of the FCFCOA (Div 2)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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