Inbrief

Appointments to the Federal Court of Australia

Appointments

The Attorney - General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, has announced the appointment of 8 judges of the Federal Court of Australia including Mr Cameron Moore SC, Mr Nicholas Owens SC,...

Tonight: GayBar 2024 Summer Court

Come toast the end of term at Avenue on Chifley on Friday 6 December 2024 starting at 5.30pm.

Whether you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or an ally to all: everyone is...

Legacy gift in memory of Paul Stein AM KC

The Hon Paul Stein AM KC passed away on 22 June 2024. Paul was a judge of the Land and Environment Court from 1985 until 1997, and contributed greatly to the development of environmental and planning...

Scam email alert

We have been made aware of a scam email being sent to members, falsely claiming to be from the NSWBA Executive Director Andreas Heger (andreas@nswbar.org). The email invites recipients to renew their...

Changes to Local Court listings: Chamber Days and mid-year recess

The Local Court wishes to advise members of two changes to listings:

1. From 6 January 2025, there will be no scheduled Local Court Chamber Days. Additional work will be listed on any Chamber Days...

Today: Appearing on behalf of an Independent Children’s Lawyer: Part 2

In person - Thursday, 05 December 2024

Please join speakers Angela Petrie, Wardell Chambers, Mary Rebehy, Lachlan Macquarie Chambers and Karen Shea, Frederick Jordan Chambers.

Moderated by John...

Tomorrow: Swearing In Ceremony of Lisa Doust as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Appointment

On behalf of the Hon Chief Justice Alstergren AO, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) invites members of the Bar to attend a Ceremonial Sitting on 6 December...

Tomorrow: Reunion Australian Hispanic Lawyers

Join the Australian Hispanic Lawyers for an end of year reunion event in Sydney.

Evento: Reunion de abogados hispanohablantes

Fecha: Thursday 5 December 2024

Hora: 5pm

Lugar: Martin Place...

Today: Costs Applications by Criminal Defence Lawyers

Online - Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Please join William Calokerinos, Rajiv Baldeo and Siobhan Clarke in exploring the availability of costs orders to defence lawyers in criminal matters appearing...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Diversity

Today is the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly. The theme for 2024 is “Amplifying the leadership of...

Today: Part 1 - Appearing on behalf of an Independent Children’s Lawyer: the role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer

In person - Tuesday, 03 December 2024

This is the first of a 2-part presentation in an attempt to ‘bridge a gap’ and assist junior counsel to understand the important role of the ICL, and gain...

Tonight: Generative AI Practice Note Briefing

Chief Justice Andrew Bell will present a briefing for the legal profession on Generative AI on 2 December 2024 at 4.30pm-5.30pm in the Banco Court, Queens Square. It follows the issuing on 21...

World AIDS Day

Diversity

Each year, on 1 December, World AIDS Day is commemorated globally. The purpose of World AIDS Day is to show support for those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, raise awareness...

President’s Message – 2 December 2024

On 29 November 2024, following extremely constructive discussions with the Chief Judge of the District Court of New South Wales, the Association agreed a protocol with the District Court for dealing...