Inbrief

President’s Message – 20 December 2024

This bicentennial year is slowing to a close.

The work of being a barrister is hard, and the rest should be commensurate. The Association wishes all of its members a peaceful and restorative break,...

InBrief over the holiday period

InBrief will be temporarily ceasing operations over the holiday period. It will be on hold from tomorrow, 20 December 2024, and will resume at a reduced rate on 13 January 2025. Daily operations will...

Office and Library Hours during Christmas–New Year

The Bar Association’s office, including Reception, will close for the Christmas-New Year break from midday Friday 20 December 2024 until Monday 6 January 2025.

Bar Library

The library will be...

Court closures and holiday arrangements 2024-2025

Members can find details of court arrangements over the holiday period at the links below:

New South Wales courts

NSW Supreme Court

NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Land and Environment...

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Tomorrow: Retirement of Justice White

Retirement

Retirement ceremony for Justice Richard White - Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 9.15am in the Banco Court. Robing: wigs and robes.

Members are reminded that the Hon Justice Richard White...

The 41st Great Bar Boat Race

Wellbeing

The 41st Great Bar Boat Race will be held on Monday, 23 December beginning near Shark Island at 11.00am and finishing at Store Beach. All enquiries should be addressed to Adrian Gruzman on...

Allegations regarding Connect Global residential rehabilitation facility

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice has written to the Association requesting it share the below message with members of the Bar.

Please see here for your information.

Acting Clerk wanted

Practice support

University Chambers is seeking the services of a senior clerk to perform the role of Acting Clerk during a period of long service leave to be taken by University Chambers’ Clerk...

Bar Netball Club – EOIs sought from Netballers at the Bar!

The Bar Netball Club is seeking expressions of interest from members to join the mixed netball team, “Full Court Bench”, to play in netball competitions in 2025. Following successful seasons from...

Attorney-General’s Department Expressions of Interest

The Attorney-General’s Department is currently undertaking a recruitment process for the roles of Independent Reviewer of Adverse Security Assessments and Independent Reviewer of Security Clearance...

Funeral notice: TEF Hughes AO KC (1923-2024)

Vale

Funeral details for the Hon TEF Hughes AO KC are as follows:

17 December 2024 at 11am

St Mary Magdalene Church, 835 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay

The service will be live streamed at this...

Marking ten years since the Martin Place tragedy

NSW Premier Chris Minns has issued a statement on the 10 year anniversary of the Martin Place siege. To read the statement, click here.

Funeral notice: Hugh Joseph Marshall SC (1952-2024)

A streaming link for the 1pm memorial service is available here, PIN is 3574.

A celebration of Hugh’s life will be held at the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park (12 Military Road, Matraville) - South...

Craig Lambert and Can Too: Ocean Swims for 2025

Craig Lambert is participating once more in the Can Too Program to raise funds for cancer research and is seeking the always-generous support of the NSW Bar. This year Craig is swimming for his two...

Personal Injury Commission Expressions of Interest: Deputy President (Presidential Member)

The Personal Injury Commission (the Commission) was established on 1 March 2021. The Commission is an independent statutory tribunal within the NSW justice system. The Commission resolves disputes...

Statement from the President of the New South Wales Bar Association on Antisemitism

Media release

The President of the NSW Bar Association has issued a media statement on antisemitism. Click here to view the statement.

Michael Smith appointed to NSW District Court

Appointments

Michael Smith has been appointed as a judge of the NSW District Court, commencing 16 December 2024. Mr Smith was called to the Bar in 2002 and has practiced predominantly in criminal...

11 new magistrates appointed to Local Court

Appointments

NSW Attorney General Michael Daley has appointed 11 full-time magistrates to join the Local Court of New South Wales. The appointees will be sworn in and commence as magistrates in...

Cash Rate Target Remains Unchanged at 4.35%, Effective 11 December 2024

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 10 December 2024 to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35%. Accordingly, the rate of interest on unpaid legal costs prescribed by s 195 of...

Today: Dashing through the Constitution: a review of some of 2024’s most interesting constitutional cases, before the festive season descends

The Australian Association of Constitutional Law (AACL) is delighted to welcome David Hume, Louise Coleman and Kate Bones to speak on three constitutional cases that are or recently were before the...

Tomorrow: Ceremony of thanks for Judge Hanley SC

After almost 10 years of service as a Presiding Judge in the Sydney West District, his Honour Judge Stephen Hanley SC is transferring to Sydney to commence as the 2025 Court 3.1 Criminal List Judge....

Cybersecurity Guidelines

Members are encouraged to regularly review the Cybersecurity Guidance for NSW Barristers that was published on 28 June 2024.

The guidelines identify preventative steps that barristers should take to...

Bar News Summer 2024 is now available online

The summer 2024 edition of Bar News is now available online in FlipBook. This edition includes the Bathurst and Minds Count Foundation lectures, as well as lighter summer reading touching on fashion,...

Full Size Room for Sale or Licence at 4 Wentworth Chambers

The room has built-in cupboards, shelving throughout, robing cupboard, together with air conditioning, carpet, painted in neutral tones and located on the eastern side with plenty of natural light.