Inbrief

FCFCOA: Lighthouse Update to the Profession February 2023

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia's latest Lighthouse update to the profession is available here.

District Court Appointment

Appointments

The NSW Attorney General has announced that Deputy Chief Magistrate, His Honour Michael Allen, who is currently serving as an acting judge of the District Court, has been appointed as a...

Toongabbie Legal Centre Annual Tax and Equity Seminar

The Toongabbie Legal Centre's Tax and Equity Annual Seminar will be held on Friday, 17 March 2023 at Baker McKenzie.

For more information, please click here.

Religious Liberty Lecture and Conference

The University of Notre Dame Australia School of Law and Business Sydney will hold its 9th Annual Religious Liberty Lecture on Thursday, 23 February 2023 from 5.30pm for 6.00pm start.

The talk will...

15 Bobber - Justice Jackman & Justice Meek

Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to a 15 Bobber for the Hon Justice Jackman & the Hon Justice Meek which will be held on Friday, 10 March 2023 in the NSW Bar Association Common Room....

Room for Sale in 8 Wentworth Chambers

Practice Support

A stylishly renovated single room with abundant natural light has become available for sale at 8 Wentworth Chambers.

The room measures approximately 20m² and is fitted out with...

District Court Operational Update

From Monday, 20 February 2023, rapid antigen testing will no longer apply to Judge Alone Trials in the District Court NSW. Members of the public may also attend court in person in Judge Alone Trials...

Tomorrow: Swearing in Ceremony for Lara Gallagher

Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Lara Gallagher as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower on Level 21 on Thursday, 16...

2023 Newcastle Conference

In-person - Saturday, 25 February 2023

The 2023 Newcastle Regional Conference will be held on Saturday, 25 February 2023 at the Novotel Newcastle Beach. The event will run from 9.00am to 4.30pm and...

2023 Newcastle Conference

In-person - Saturday, 25 February 2023

The 2023 Newcastle Regional Conference will be held on Saturday, 25 February 2023 at the Novotel Newcastle Beach. The event will run from 9.00am to 4.30pm and...

Book Launch: 50 Human Rights Cases that Changed Australia

The Australian Human Rights Institute and PIAC are co-hosting the launch event for '50 Human Rights Cases that Changed Australia' on Thursday, 21 February from 6.00pm at Gilbert + Tobin, Sydney.

The...

Ceremonial Sitting for the Hon. Justice Geoffrey Kennett

Appointments

A ceremonial sitting of a Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia will be held to welcome the Honourable Justice Geoffrey Kennett as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia. The...

Adam Hatcher SC appointed as President of the Fair Work Commission and to Federal Court

Appointments

The Hon Tony Burke MP has announced that Adam Hatcher SC has been appointed as the President of the Fair Work Commission. He has also been appointed to the Federal Court.

For more...

The Hon. Justice Perry appointed Deputy Judge Advocate General - Air Force

Appointments

The Chief of the Defence Force General A J Campbell AO DSC has recently announced that the Honourable Justice Melissa Perry, on promotion to Air Commodore, has been appointed by the...

Tickets sold out: 2023 Experienced Barristers' Program

Wellbeing

Please join our President, Gabrielle Bashir SC, Chair of the Wellbeing Committee, Cynthia Cochrane SC, and our guest of honour, the Hon Arthur Emmett AO KC, for the Wellbeing Committee’s...

Public Defenders Criminal Law Conference

The Public Defenders Annual Criminal Law Conference will be held on the weekend of 11 and 12 March 2023, at UTS Aerial Function Centre, Ultimo. Speakers will include Justice Dina Yehia, Judge Sarah...

Tomorrow: Swearing in Ceremony for Michael Maher

Appointments

A Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Michael Maher as a Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales will be held in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court on...

President's Message

On Saturday, 4 February 2023, the NSW Bar, the Law Society of NSW, and the Judicial Commission of NSW, led by its Ngara Yura Committee, co-hosted a symposium titled “Exchanging Ideas:...

Cash rate target increase effective 8 February 2023

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 7 February 2023 to raise the cash rate target from 3.10% to 3.35%. Accordingly, the rate of interest on unpaid legal costs prescribed by s 195 of...

Applications for Appointment as Magistrate of the Local Court

Recruitment

The NSW Attorney General is seeking applications from persons qualified for appointment as a magistrate under the Local Court Act 2007. For more information, please click here.

Tomorrow: Swearing in Ceremony for Julie Zaki

Appointments

A Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Julie Zaki as a Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales will be held in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court on...

Tomorrow: Swearing in Ceremony for Deborah Sweeney

Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Deborah Sweeney as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held in Banco Court on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 at...

Expressions of Interest: Legal Services Commissioner Position

Recruitments

An opportunity to lead the legal profession regulation sector within NSW as an independent statutory officer which sits within the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ)

• Senior...

Tomorrow: Swearing in Ceremony for John Arms

Appointments

A Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of John Arms as a Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales will be held in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court on...

Room for Sale In 8 Windeyer Chambers

Practice Support

8 Windeyer has an extremely well-appointed room for immediate purchase. The external large and spacious room fronts Macquarie Street with views over Sydney Hospital and to the...