Inbrief

President's message

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The end of this month marks a period of both change and continuity at the Bar, through the renewal of Practising Certificates and the refreshment of our Committees. I would like to thank our members...

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Chief Magistrates Memorandum No. 28 – COVID-19

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Practice Support

The Chief Magistrate has released the Chief Magistrates Memorandum No. 28 and it will commence on Monday, 4 July 2022. The Local Court advises that the new memorandum has fewer...

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Sydney Central Local Court Relocation

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Practice Support

The Local Court has advised the Bar Association that from Monday, 4 July 2022, the listing calendar for Central Local Court will be transferred to the Downing Centre. Please refer...

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Committee lists for 2022/2023

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The membership lists for the Bar Association's 2022/2023 committees have now been finalised.

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The Hon. Barrie Clive Hungerford QC (1937-2022)

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Funeral Notice

The Memorial Service for The Hon. Barrie Hungerford Q.C. will be held on Tuesday, 5 July 2022 at 2.30pm in St. James Church, King St, Sydney. The service will be followed by a wake in...

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Mahla Pearlman Oration 2022

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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 10th Mahla Pearlman Oration on Wednesday, 27 July 2022...

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Administrative Appeals Tribunal - 1 July 2022 fee increases

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Application fees payable in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in respect of certain types of applications will increase on 1 July 2022.

General, Freedom of Information, Security, Taxation &...

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2022-23 Practising Certificate Renewals

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Information regarding online renewals

The period for renewals will run until midnight tonight. The late fee is now applicable. No renewals will be accepted after 30 June 2022.

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Bar FC victorious against AMP

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On Wednesday, 29 June 2022 Bar FC defeated AMP 1-0 in the Domain Soccer League.

With a team filled with talent, Bar FC played some wonderful football to set up the win. A well-crafted team goal was...

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2022-23 Practising Certificate Renewals

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Information regarding online renewals

The period for renewals will run until Thursday 30 June 2022, which is tomorrow. The late fee is now applicable. No renewals will be accepted after 30 June...

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Room for Sale or Licence in Frederick Jordan Chambers

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Practice Support

A large external room (21 m2) on level four of Frederick Jordan Chambers is for sale ($nil consideration) or license. 

Members of the fourth floor practice in Family Law and...

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Bar Book Club does The Big Switch

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Wellbeing

According to the IPCC, humanity has roughly 1000 days in which global greenhouse gas emissions must peak in order for them to be halved by 2030. As EU vice-president Frans Timmermans said...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Dr Nicholas Chen SC

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Dr Nicholas Chen SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held in Banco Court on Monday, 11 July 2022 at 9.15am.... Read more >

Swearing in Ceremony for the Hon. Judge Dina Yehia SC

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of her Honour Judge Dina Yehia SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held in Banco Court on Monday, 4 July 2022...

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NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital: Ticket sales close tomorrow

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Philanthropy

The NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital will be held on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 6:00pm in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music featuring international pianist Alexey Koltakov and our own...

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NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital: Ticket sales close tomorrow

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Philanthropy

The NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital will be held on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 6:00pm in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music featuring international pianist Alexey Koltakov and our own...

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NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital: Ticket sales close tomorrow

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Philanthropy

The NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital will be held on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 6:00pm in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music featuring international pianist Alexey Koltakov and our own...

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NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital: Ticket sales close tomorrow

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Philanthropy

The NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital will be held on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 6:00pm in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music featuring international pianist Alexey Koltakov and our own...

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It’s not you, it’s me: Ethical return of briefs

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Webinar - 20 July 2022

You have a week before a hearing and the client insists on you running an argument you think is untenable. Or your instructing solicitor has not briefed you with the material...

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Room for Sale in 6th floor St James Hall Chambers

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Practice Support

A room has become available for purchase on 6th Floor St James Hall Chambers. The room is fitted out with quality shelving and a robing cupboard and would suit a junior counsel or...

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NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital: Ticket sales close tomorrow

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Philanthropy

The NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital will be held on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 6:00pm in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music featuring international pianist Alexey Koltakov and our own...

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NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital: Ticket sales close tomorrow

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Philanthropy

The NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital will be held on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 6:00pm in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music featuring international pianist Alexey Koltakov and our own...

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NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital: Ticket sales close tomorrow

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Philanthropy

The NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital will be held on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 6:00pm in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music featuring international pianist Alexey Koltakov and our own...

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Tonight: What does climate science tell us, and what does this mean for litigation in New South Wales

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Webinar - Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Tonight, Tuesday, 28 June 2022, at 5.15 pm, the NSW Bar Associations Climate Change Law Panel are delighted to host a CPD seminar titled ‘What does climate science...

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Local Court of NSW Practice Note Civ 1

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Practice Support

The Local Court of New South Wales has amended Practice Note Civ 1 effective 25 June 2022.

For more information, please click here.

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