There is an article in today’s edition of The Australian written by Nicola Berkovic, which claims that Chief Judge John Pascoe of the Federal Circuit Court is ‘seriously considering’ closing...
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Members of the Children’s Criminal Law Panel are advised that the Children’s Criminal Law Practice Standards have been revised. The new practice standards take effect from 30 November 2015....
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The following have been elected to the Executive of the Law Council of Australia for 2016.
Members of the Children’s Criminal Law Panel are advised that the Children’s Criminal Law Practice Standards have been revised. The new practice standards take effect from 30 November 2015....
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The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research will host a seminar on Friday, 4 December 2015 at 10.00am to 11.30am. BOCSAR will present the findings from two of its recent research projects:
"Do...
The 2015 Law Council of Australia President’s Medal has been awarded to Ian Kennedy AM. Speaking about the award, Law Council President Duncan McConnel said: "Ian has given his extraordinary...
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Pink and Blue Ribbon Breakfast held last month. It was the most successful fundraising event organised by the Bar Association to date, with...
Read more >The Bar Knitting Group will meet on Tuesday, 1 December 2015 from 6.00pm in the Bar Library. All welcome. BYO project.
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The Legal Aid NSW Children’s Criminal Law Panel (the panel) is reopening on Monday, 30 November 2015 for new applications and applications for reappointment by current panel members. Current panel...
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The Book Club’s summer read is H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald. The book won the Samuel Johnson prize for non-fiction in 2014 and the author gave the closing address at this year’s Sydney...
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The 2016 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference will be held at the Hilton Sydney on Saturday 5 March. The conference offers 5 CPD points.
Speaker details and online registration will be made...
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The New South Wales Government will create the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) to replace the Police Integrity Commission (PIC) and the Police Division of the Office of the Ombudsman (PDOO)...
Read more >Practitioners and parties are advised that commencing Monday, 1 February 2016, all listings before the Registrar in the Protective List will commence at 11:00am every Monday instead of...
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The Federal Court of Australia invites members to national video conference on Tuesday, 8 December 2015 at 5.00pm-6.15pm regarding the National Court Framework (NCF) and the Taxation National...
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New South Wales Attorney General Gabrielle Upton today announced the appointment of Alan Cameron AO as chairperson of the NSW Law Reform Commission (LRC). View the announcement here.
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The Bench and Bar Tennis competition will be held on grass at the Royal Sydney Golf Club, Kent Road, Rose Bay on Tuesday, 22 December 2015. The Hon Susan Crennan Cup will be awarded to the best and...
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The Bar Library will be closed from Monday, 21 December 2015 to Friday 15 January 2016 and on Tuesday, 26 January 2016. The library will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm between Monday, 18 January...
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Our support desk is now available 8:30am – 7:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am – 5:00pm Friday. Gavin, Matt or Brian will be happy to take your call during those...
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In April 2016 (2–9 April) Learned Friends is holding a Conference on Lord Howe Island. This conference will mark the 5th Anniversary of the commencement of Learned...
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A seminar will be held in the common room at 5.15pm tonight "Bullying under the Bar Rules". Presented by Pat Griffin SC and Kellie Edwards and chaired by Trish McDonald SC. Learn more here
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A seminar will be held at 5.15pm tomorrow "Bullying under the Bar Rules". Presented by Pat Griffin Sc and Kellie Edwards and chaired by Trish McDonald SC. Learn more here
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The chief justice of Victoria, the Hon Marilyn Warren AC, has announced the appointment of 19 new senior counsel. View the list here.
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At its meeting on 22 October 2015, Bar Council approved an updated policy in relation to the waiver of PC renewal fees for members taking carer’s or parental leave. A copy of the policy is...
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Magistrate Mark Buscombe has been elevated to the bench of the District Court of NSW. A swearing-in ceremony will be held on Monday, 30 November 2015 at 9.00am on Level 21 of John Maddison Tower....
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The Office of the Legal Services Commissioner has published its 2014-15 annual report. View a copy here.
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