Inbrief

Safe Place: returning to chambers

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Wellbeing

For over a year, Safe Place has been an invaluable resource for barristers who have been experiencing stress or trauma. It is a confidential discussion group where barristers can meet and...

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Minds Count Annual Lecture

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Wellbeing

The Minds Count Foundation Annual Lecture is taking place this Thursday, 27 October 2022 at the Federal Court of Australia starting at 6.00pm. The lecture will be opened by Chief Justice...

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Lismore District Court Sitting Arrangements

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With moderate flooding expected for the Wilsons River in Lismore from this afternoon, Lismore District Court will not be sitting on Tuesday, 25 October 2022.

Advice as to sitting arrangements for...

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Diwali (or Deepavali) – Festival of Lights commencing 24 October 2022

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Diwali or Deepavali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’, commences today with celebrations typically lasting five days.

Versions of this festival, including Tihar and Bandi Chhor Diwas, are...

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Tomorrow: Bar Knitting Club

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Wellbeing

The next meeting of the Bar Knitting Group will be at 5.30 pm on Tuesday, 25 October 2022 in the conference room of Level 22 Chambers.

All are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

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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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President's message

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There was a delightful atmosphere on the steps of the Supreme Court at lunchtime on Wednesday, captured in the memories of those present, and in the image here. I would like to thank the hundreds of...

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Update: Special sitting arrangements during the Local Court fixed vacation period 22-23

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Practice Support

His Honour Judge Johnstone, Chief Magistrate of New South Wales, together with Her Honour Judge Skinner, President of the Children’s Court of New South Wales and Her Honour...

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WBF Ordinary Meeting – Wednesday 26 October 2022

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The Women Barristers Forum is holding its next ordinary meeting on Wednesday 26 October 2022 at 5pm.
All women barristers are invited to join us for this meeting. It will be held in the 12 Wentworth...

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WBF Ordinary Meeting – Wednesday 26 October 2022

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The Women Barristers Forum is holding its next ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 26 October 2022 at 5.00pm.

All women barristers are invited to join us for this meeting. It will be held in the 12...

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Save the date: Women silks event 3 November 2022

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WBF will be hosting its women silks event on Thursday, 3 November 2022 at Verandah Bar to celebrate the five new women silks: Ragni Mathur SC; Kelli Stares SC; Justine Beaumont SC; Elizabeth Bishop...

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Appointment of Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutors

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The Governor has approved the appointment of Miiko Kumar, Sean Hughes and Michelle England as Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutors for a period of seven years commencing on 20 October 2022.

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Supreme Court Silk Bows

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The Chief Justice extends an invitation to all members of the profession to attend the ceremony for the announcement of appointment of senior counsel (silk bows) to take place in the Banco Court at...

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Member Room for Licence in Level 22 Chambers

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Practice Support

A large (24sqm), modern and well-furnished room on a progressive, harmonious, vibrant, and busy floor has become available for a senior junior or silk. The light-drenched room...

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Tomorrow: 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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Public lecture by the CJ of Singapore

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On 20 October 2022, in the Banco Court, Singapore’s Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon will deliver the keynote address of the 4th Full Meeting of the Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts...

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2022 Tutors & Readers Dinner – TICKETS AVAILABLE

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The NSW Bar Association has the pleasure of inviting current tutors & readers from the 2/21, 1/22 & 2/22 Bar Practice Courses to the 2022 Tutors & Readers Dinner.

The dinner will take place on...

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Australian Arbitration Week and International Arbitration Conference 2022

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The Australian Centre of International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia (CIArb Australia) are holding the 2022 International Arbitration Conference:...

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NSW Architects Registration Board

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The NSW Architects Registration Board is calling for nominations from experienced Australian legal practitioners with expertise in building and construction law for appointment to the NSW ARB Board...

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Law Enforcement Conduct Commission

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The primary role of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is to detect, oversee, investigate and expose misconduct and maladministration within the NSW Police Force and NSW Crime Commission. In the...

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Australian Labour Law Association Conference

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The Australian Labour Law Association will hold its national conference in person at Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach, Sydney on Friday, 11 and Saturday, 12 November 2022.

Practitioners and academics from...

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