Inbrief

Volunteer Expression of Interest – Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes

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The Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes is tasked with inquiring into all unsolved deaths, that are suspected to be hate crimes, of LGBTIQ people between 1970 and 2010.

It is...

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Tomorrow: New Barristers Committee Coffee catch up

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Practice Support

The NBC’s next coffee catch up for under 5s is tomorrow Wednesday, 21 September 2022 at 9.00am at the Naked Duck, 60 Martin Place. Our guests are Tiffany Wong SC (Banco Chambers)...

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Solemn Choral Eucharist for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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On Wednesday, 21 September 2022 at 6.30pm, a Solemn Choral Eucharist will be held for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at St. James Church. The homily will be offered by the Reverend Andrew...

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Celebration of the appointment the Hon. Justice Riethmuller

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Appointments

The Honourable Chief Justice William Alstergren AO, and the Parramatta Judges of Division 1 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, invite members to attend a cocktail...

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United Nations International Equal Pay Day

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The United Nations International Equal Pay Day was celebrated yesterday, and occurs on 18 September annually in support of equal pay for work of equal value between women and men.

Women are paid...

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Accessibility and Disability Panel Event

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Diverse Women and Law and the Disabled Australian Lawyers Association invite members to a panel discussion to raise awareness and discuss issues of accessibility in the legal profession.

The event...

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Bisexual Awareness Week

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Bisexual Awareness Week or #BiWeek commences on 16 September and culminates in Celebrate Bisexuality Day, on 23 September. Celebrate Bisexuality Day is an annual event to recognise and celebrate...

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Tony McAvoy SC appointed to Referendum Working Group

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Appointments

Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney and Senator Patrick Dodson have appointed Tony McAvoy SC of Frederick Jordan Chambers to the Referendum Working Group and Referendum...

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Room for Lease in Queen's Square Chambers

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Practice Support

Queen's Square Chambers is a boutique set of chambers for barristers, mediators and arbitrators in an inspiring heritage setting, immediately adjacent to the Queen's Square Supreme,...

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Mediating in the Federal Court of Australia

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The Federal Court is hosting a seminar on Mediating in the Federal Court of Australia on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 at 4.30pm.

For more information, please click here.

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Annual General Meeting

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The Annual General Meeting of The New South Wales Bar Association (ABN 18 526 414 014) will be held in the Common Room of the New South Wales Bar Association, Basement, Selborne Chambers, 174-180...

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Nominations for 2023 Bar Council Election Open Today

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Nomination forms for election of the 2023 Bar Council were posted on Thursday, 8 September 2022 and emailed today to all members of the Bar Association eligible to nominate or be nominated.

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Today's Updated 22 September Public Holiday Court Guide

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Practice Support

The NSW Bar Association has compiled all court updates received over the last three days into a consolidated guide to assist members.

Please click here for the updated guide.

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Personal Training Fitness Program

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Wellbeing

The Wellbeing Committee is trialling a personal training fitness program and want you to be a part of it.

The aim of the program is to make exercising accessible for all members, to help...

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Personal Injury Commission: Arrangements for the National Day of Mourning Public Holiday

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The President has released the following memorandum today.

The Prime Minister has announced that Thursday 22 September 2022 will be a public holiday to honour the passing of Her Majesty Queen...

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Today's Updated 22 September Public Holiday Court Guide

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Practice Support

The NSW Bar Association has compiled all court updates received over the last two days into a consolidated guide to assist members.

Please click here for the guide.

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Federal Court of Australia: Arrangements for the National Day of Mourning Public Holiday

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The Chief Justice has released the following memorandum today.

The Prime Minister’s media release of Sunday, 11 September 2022 advised that Thursday, 22 September 2022 will be a public holiday to...

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FCFCOA Consent orders forms updated

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Practice Support

The Chief Justice has approved changes to the following Court forms:

  • Application for Consent Orders, and
  • Annexure to Proposed Consent Parenting Order (Current Case).

These forms...

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Court Services: Arrangements for the National Day of Mourning Public Holiday

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The NSW Court Services has released the following information regarding court services for the public holiday on 22 September 2022.

District Court

Please click here.

Local Court

Public Holiday...

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Cecily Elizabeth Backhouse KC (1931-2022)

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Funeral Notice

The memorial service for Cecily Backhouse KC will be held on Wednesday, 21 September 2022 at St Brigid's Catholic Church, 135B Brook St Coogee at 11.00am.

All are welcome.

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Local Court: Arrangements for the National Day of Mourning Public Holiday

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The Chief Magistrate's Office has released the following memorandum today.

As you are aware, the Prime Minister has declared a public holiday on Thursday 22 September 2022. As a result, the Local...

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Land and Environment Court: Arrangements for the National Day of Mourning Public Holiday

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The Land and Environment Court has released the following memorandum today.

The Prime Minister has declared a public holiday for a national day of mourning on Thursday, 22 September 2022. As such,...

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