Katrina Dawson was a much-loved member of the New South Wales Bar, where she excelled. She was tragically killed during the Lindt Cafe siege. The Katrina Dawson Award seeks to encourage women to...
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The NSW Court of Appeal has published its latest Decisions of Interest Bulletin. Click here for more information
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NSW Attorney General Michael Daley has announced the appointment of Craig Everson SC and Robert Newlinds SC as Judges of the District Court of NSW.
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NSW Attorney General Michael Daley has announced that Kristina Stern SC will be appointed as a Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of NSW.
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Members (not just those holding a practising certificate) who wish to be considered for appointment to a committee should complete the form showing the committees for which they wish to be...
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The Law Council of Australia has commented on the budget which acknowledges the tough times of the current economic climate and in a number of ways seeks to help Australians through...
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The NSW Bar Runners are slowly climbing their way up the donation page and are now third. The Wellbeing Committee encourages members to donate to the Katrina Dawson Foundation, the NSW Bar...
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The Women Barristers Forum is meeting online on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 5.00pm. All women barristers are invited to join us for this meeting.
Please email Co-Secretary, Sarah Andrews, at...
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Following the Wellbeing Committee's successful volunteering event on Sunday, 7 May 2023 Our Big Kitchen is holding a donation drive for Mother's Day.
Mothers' Day is right around the...
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Applications for renewal of practising certificates are now open and there are four weeks remaining until the late fee applies. All barristers should have received an email containing a link to renew...
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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a full-time Commissioner of the Land and Environment Court of NSW for a period of seven years.
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Have you ever wondered how high performance sport can be used as a wellbeing tool? On Monday, 8 May 2023 at 5.00pm, a panel-style webinar will explore how three professionals,...
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The Wellbeing Committee encourages members to donate to the Katrina Dawson Foundation, the NSW Bar Runners chosen charity for the HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon. Currently Arthur Moses...
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Vesak, the day of the full moon in the month of May (lunar month of Vesakha), is the most sacred day of the year to millions of Buddhists around the world. For many Buddhists, the day...
Read more >This spacious 23 sqm room is priced for a quick sale because the current owner’s practice has, in recent years, necessitated extensive travel to regional New South Wales and...
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NSW Bar Association LGBTQI Advocate for Change Sharyn Hall SC would like to invite LGBTQI solicitors and barristers to the inaugural ‘PrideXCrime’ drinks to be held at the Burdekin...
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We are pleased to invite members to submit an expression of interest to be appointed to the Association’s committees for 2023-24.
To submit an expression of interest, please complete the online...
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Join Mary Walker OAM, Chair of the International Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, for the lecture on Outer Space, High-Altitude and International Law: What's...
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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 2 May 2023 to raise the cash rate target from 3.60% to 3.85%. Accordingly, the rate of interest on unpaid legal costs prescribed by s 195 of the...
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The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved changes to the Means Test. The changes include, for example, increasing income deduction for housing and dependants. Excluding certain assets such as payments...
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Robert Fulton Driver, formerly of Edmund Barton Chambers, has passed away. The funeral will be held on Thursday, 4 May 2023 from 2.15pm in the Palm Chapel at the Macquarie Park...
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On 1 May 2023 the Chief Justice reissued Practice Note SC CA 1 – Court of Appeal, with a commencement date of 8 May 2023.
The revised Practice Note updates include:
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 is National Pro Bono Day, when the legal profession will pull on their joggers to participate in the Walk for Justice NSW 2023, a walk designed to celebrate the positive impact...
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A ceremonial sitting to mark the swearing-in of Verity McWilliam as a Judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory will be held in Courtroom 3 of the Supreme Court on...
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a UN international day that is celebrated annually on April 28 to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.
28 April is also...
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