Inbrief

2022 Hal Wootten Lecture with the Honourable Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC

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The Hon. Chief Justice Kiefel will deliver UNSW Law & Justice’s annual Hal Wootten Lecture on Thursday, 24 November 2022 at 6.30pm discussing landmark cases that have shaped Australian common law....

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Swearing in Ceremony for Michael McHugh SC

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Michael McHugh SC as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower in Level 21 tomorrow...

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Room for Sale in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers

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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...

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Final Notice - Nominations for 2023 Bar Council Election Close at 4pm TODAY

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Members are reminded that nominations for the 2023 Bar Council are to be received by 4.00pm on Thursday, 6 October 2022.

Nominations are acknowledged by email to the candidate within 24 hours of...

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President's message

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The pandemic has meant historic responses from the bench and bar in relation to access to justice in New South Wales and we celebrate the lifting of masking in the courts with exceptions where...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Georgia Turner

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Georgia Turner as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower in Level 21 on Wednesday, 12...

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Room for Sale or Licence in Frederick Jordan Chambers

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Practice Support

A large (21 sqm) north facing external room has become available for sale or license in Frederick Jordan Chambers (FJC). FJC has fourteen silks, 84 junior barristers and occupies...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Kevin Andronos SC

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Kevin Andronos SC as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower in Level 21 on Monday, 24...

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Tomorrow: Rethinking Criminal Responsibility

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Webinar - Thursday, 6 October 2022

Join presenter Dr Arlie Loughnan, Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Law Theory at the University of Sydney Law School, and chair Tim Game SC for a webinar on...

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Calling all barristers

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The NSWBA has organised for a photographic record to be taken for the NSWBA's 86th Anniversary. The image is for both the historical record and for a true representation of the current makeup of the...

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Nominations for 2023 Bar Council Election

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Members are reminded that nominations for the 2023 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4:00pm on Thursday, 6 October 2022.

All nominations are acknowledged by email to the...

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District Court NSW & Dust Diseases Tribunal NSW Covid Protocol Update

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Practice Support: Covid-19

The District Court NSW has advised the Bar Association that in view of changes in Federal and State Government policies and health advice, the mandatory requirement for...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Michael McHugh SC

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Michael McHugh SC as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower in Level 21 on Friday, 7...

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Tomorrow: Practice Procedure and Advocacy in the Court of Appeal

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In-person and Online - Wednesday, 5 October 2022

Join the Honourable Justice Julie Ward, President of the NSW Court of Appeal and Registrar Riznyczok, Registrar of the Court of Appeal, tomorrow...

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Senior Counsel appointments for 2022

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Appointments

President Gabrielle Bashir SC has announced the names of 20 barristers who have been appointed as senior counsel. The successful applicants for 2022, in order of their length of service...

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Yom Kippur: from sunset on 4 October to nightfall on 5 October

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Australian society includes people from different cultures, and the Bar Association is committed to supporting a Bar that reflects and is inclusive of that society’s diverse composition. Yom...

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Media Release - Integrity of the judiciary essential

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The Law Council of Australia issued a media release welcoming the steps taken by the Commonwealth Government towards the establishment of a federal judicial commission and improving transparency of...

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