Inbrief
New Barristers Committee Coffee catch up
Practice Support
The NBC’s next coffee catch up for under 5s is Monday, 1 August 2022 at 11am at the Naked Duck, 60 Martin Place. Our special guests are Sue Chrysanthou SC (153 Phillip Chambers),...
Read more >
2022 Bathurst Lecture
25 August 2022
The Commercial Law Section will hold the 2022 Bathurst Lecture in Banco Court on Thursday, 25 August 2022 at 5:15pm. The speaker will be David Gonski AC and the topic is 'Issues...
Read more >
Janet McDonald appointed as IRC Commissioner
Appointments
Minister for Employee Relations, Damien Tudehope yesterday announced the appointment of Ms Janet McDonald as a new Commissioner of the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC).
Read...
Read more >
Sharyn Hall SC and Dr Robert Dubler SC appointed as Advocates for Change
On 28 July 2022, President Gabrielle Bashir SC appointed Sharyn Hall SC as a NSW Bar Advocate for Change for LGBTQI diversity for a period of two years, and re-appointed Dr Robert Dubler SC as a NSW...
Read more >
Bar FC back on the pitch (at last) and victorious
Bar FC had a very satisfying 2-0 win over BNP Paribas under beautiful sunny skies in the Domain yesterday.
After a couple of early scares, Bar FC dominated most of the first half, capped off by a...
Read more >
Room for Sale in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Practice Support
Lachlan Macquarie Chambers has a well-appointed room for sale. Be a part owner in a building in the very heart of Parramatta and all court complexes. Lachlan Macquarie Chambers is...
Read more >
AWL Conference Sydney Satellite Event
The 2022 Australian Women Lawyers Conference will be held on Saturday, 6 August 2022 from 9.00am to 5.00pm at UTS, Ultimo campus. Whilst the in-person event is in Brisbane, this will provide an...
Read more >
The LGBTQI Principles on Inclusiveness
Webinar - 8 August 2022
The Bar Council recently approved the adoption of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI) Principles on Inclusiveness. Join Dr S...
Read more >
FCFCOA Subpoena form updated
Practice Support
The FCFCOA Subpoena form (used for all jurisdictions) has been updated and the new version, number 0921V3, is now available on the FCFCOA website:...
Read more >
Tonight: Buying into Chambers in the post-pandemic age
Webinar - 28 July 2022
Join barristers Brenda Tronson and Celia Winnett, and clerk Jeh Coutinho, to examine the important matters that a barrister should consider when making a decision to buy...
Read more >
Tonight: Buying into Chambers in the post-pandemic age
Webinar - 28 July 2022
Join barristers Brenda Tronson and Celia Winnett, and clerk Jeh Coutinho, to examine the important matters that a barrister should consider when making a decision to buy...
Read more >
LGBTQI Principles on Inclusiveness
The New South Wales Bar Association LGBTQI Principles on Inclusiveness (the Principles) were approved by the Bar Council on 24 February 2022.
The Principles were drafted by the Diversity and...
Read more >
Room for Sale in 5 Selborne Chambers
Practice Support
Expressions of interest are invited to join 5 Selborne. The room is on the Phillip Street side. The shareholding is 4450 shares. Floor members approval for the sale is required.
...
Read more >
Tonight: Bar Knitting Club
Wellbeing
The Bar Knitting Group will meet tonight Tuesday, 26 July 2022 in the Conference Room of Level 22 Chambers. Bring your latest project for show and tell!
Light refreshments will be...
Read more >
Media Release - Two years is a long time in the life of a child
The Law Council of Australia have issued a media release calling on all Australian governments to raise the age of criminal responsibility to at least 14 years of age without delay.
Read the media...
Read more >
Senior Counsel Applications for 2022 - Closing 5pm, 31 July 2022
President Gabrielle Bashir SC invites applications for Senior Counsel for 2022. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as senior counsel by the President of...
Read more >
Indigenous Barristers' Trust 21st Anniversary Function Launch
The Indigenous Barristers' Trust is pleased to announce the launch of the 21st Anniversary Function. The event will be cocktail style and celebrate the activities of the Indigenous Barristers Trust....
Read more >
Ceremonial Sitting for his Honour Judge Rolf Driver
A ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) will be held in Courtroom 1, Level 21, Law Courts Building on Tuesday, 9 August 2022 at 4.30pm to farewell his...
Read more >
Department of Communities and Justice Recruitment
Recruitments
The Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting for the role of the Executive Director (Principal Registrar) at NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
For more information,...
Read more >
Industrial Relations (General) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2022 (NSW)
The Regulation amends the Industrial Relations (General) Regulation 2020 to increase certain fees charged for proceedings in the Industrial Relations Commission in alignment with fees charged for...
Read more >
Room for Sale or Licence in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Practice Support
Premier Room for Sale or prospective licencing opportunity in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Owing to a recent Judicial appointment a ground floor room and a half is offered for sale...
Read more >
Room for Sale in Samuel Griffiths Chambers
Practice Support
A well appointed, furnished, internal room is for sale. The size of the room is 13.2m². The floor is busy and vibrant, with the majority of barristers practicing criminal law.
...
Read more >
Concerned about climate change but don’t know how you can use your expertise to assist?
The Australian Pro Bono Centre has launched the Global Pro Bono Climate Action Portal, a source of information and inspiration for barristers and lawyers alike who are looking for ways to address the...
Read more >
Senior Counsel Applications for 2022 are open
To all members of the outer Bar
President Gabrielle Bashir SC invites applications for Senior Counsel for 2022. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as...
Read more >
Admiralty and Maritime Seminar
Practice Support
The Federal Court is holding a seminar on the 'Recent Developments in Admiralty: here and abroad' with Justices SC Derrington and Stewart chaired by Justice Rares on Thursday, 28...
Read more >