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Barrister’s Room for Sale or Licence

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Sir Anthony Mason Chambers – Room for licence or sale

External barrister’s room now available for sale or licence, offering views to Hyde Park and the Eastern Suburbs. Spanning a generous 18.48...

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International Non-Binary People’s Day

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International Non-Binary People’s Day is an opportunity to recognise non-binary identities and to promote understanding, respect and inclusion of people who do not identify their gender within the...

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Amendment to Rule 7.3 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules

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On 7 July 2025 the Uniform Rules Committee approved Amendment No 105 to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules. The new rule amends the circumstances in which a party to proceedings requires leave of the...

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Land and Environment Court: Commissioners and Acting Commissioners

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The NSW Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as:

  • Commissioners of the Land and Environment Court of NSW

  • Acting Commissioners of the Land and Environment...

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Applications now open: Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions

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Sponsored

The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1986 for a...

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Catch-Up in the Common Room

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Friday, 15 August 2025 - NSW Bar Association Common Room

The Wellbeing Committee cordially invites members of the Bar and clerks to a lunchtime social gathering in the NSWBA Common Room on Friday,...

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Recent Developments in the law of Vicarious Liability

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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 - Online, 5-6pm

The NSW Bar Association's Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend an online seminar on ‘Recent Developments in the law of Vicarious...

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Public Defender - Sydney - Tamworth - Port Macquarie - The Public Defenders

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The NSW Attorney General is seeking applications for three Public Defenders under the Public Defenders Act 1995, to be based in:

  • Sydney, also serving Moree (approximately 9 weeks per year) and the...

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Associate to Justice Pain

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Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Honourable Justice Nicola Pain of the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales.

The role of Associate is to provide high level...

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Accessibility Suggestions Inbox

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Have you ever been in the same court building or courtroom as a person with a disability? Did they struggle to hear, be heard, or otherwise engage in typical activities in court? Were they unable to...

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Mental health and wellbeing resources at the Bar Library

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A reminder to members that there is a dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing collection in the Bar Association Library that offers members a variety of books and games on mental health, addiction,...

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BarCare: Confidential Consultation, Counselling and Care

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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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Invitation to Participate in Dignified Access Review at Parramatta Court House

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The NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), in partnership with the Australian Disability Network, will be conducting a Dignified Access Review at Parramatta Court House (12 George Street,...

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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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2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards

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The Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites you to the 2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards on Friday 5 September 2025 at 6pm at Micro Barangaroo.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the...

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Today: Forbes Society – Legal History Tutorial Thursday, 10 July 2025

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The Forbes Society is pleased to inform members that at 5.15 pm on Thursday, 10 July 2025 in Court 13A, Level 13 Law Courts Building, the Hon JC Campbell KC will present a legal history tutorial on...

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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 >

Senior Counsel Applications for 2025 are now open

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President Dominic Toomey SC invites applications for Senior Counsel for 2025. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as senior counsel by the President of...

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Today: The PPSA – noteworthy case developments

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Thursday, 10 July - In person, 5-6pm

Join speakers Nicholas Mirzai and Nicola Bailey for a review of the latest case developments concerning the operation of the Personal Property Securities Act...

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Cash Rate Target Remains Unchanged at 3.85%, Effective 9 July 2025

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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 8 July 2025 to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 3.85%. Accordingly, the maximum rate of interest on unpaid legal costs as permitted by s 195...

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Downing Centre closure update

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The Department of Communities and Justice has advised that the Downing Centre is likely to remain closed until at least late 2025 to ensure the building is safe and fully functional. This closure...

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ABA Annual Conference - Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest

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The ABA Annual Conference is taking place on 29 August at the W Sydney hotel. This year's theme is "Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest".

The program includes an opening address...

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Today: NDIS matters in the Administrative Review Tribunal – Practice and procedure, and key changes to the NDIS Act

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Wednesday, 09 July – Online, 5-6pm

The NSW Bar Association's Accessibility Panel is pleased to invite you to attend its seminar on NDIS matters in the Administrative Review Tribunal, together with...

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