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                      President's Message November 2024
                      
                           
                      
                      It is an honour to be re-elected President of the New South Wales Bar Association.
In my first President’s message, one year ago, I observed that the Bar confronted change in the extension of the...
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                      Vale: TEF Hughes AO KC
                      
                           
                      
                      Vale
The Chief Justice of New South Wales has issued a statement upon the passing of the Hon TEF Hughes AO KC. To view the statement, please click here.
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                      Vale: Thomas Eyre Forrest Hughes AO KC (1923-2024)
                      
                           
                      
                      Vale
The Hon TEF Hughes AO KC passed away today on 28 November 2024.
He was a former President and true leader of the New South Wales Bar. He made a singular contribution to the administration of...
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                      Vale: Hugh Joseph Marshall SC (1952-2024)
                      
                           
                      
                      Vale
Hugh Marshall SC, who practised until recently from Jack Shand Chambers, died on 26 November 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Hugh was called to the Bar in 1983 and took...
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                      Tomorrow: Bar Choir Christmas Concert Fundraiser
                      
                           
                      
                      Join the Bar Choir from 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, 28 November 2024 for an evening of Christmas music at St James Church.
This year, the Bar Choir has chosen to support the Indigenous...
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                      Tomorrow: Pride in Law NSW End of Year Celebration
                      
                           
                      
                      Pride in Law NSW and The College of Law Australia, supported by Bridges Lawyers, are collaborating again to host an end of year celebration.
Date: Thursday, 28th November
Location: The College of...
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                      Call for small business legal practitioners 
                      
                           
                      
                      The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is seeking legal practitioners to provide pre-mediation legal support for small businesses with disputes, as part of its small business...
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                      Rooms for sale at Samuel Griffith Chambers
                      
                           
                      
                      Due to recent statutory appointments, two rooms are available at Samuel Griffith Chambers. They are available for purchase, but interest in a licensing arrangement may be considered.
The floor is...
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                      Today: The law of occupiers’ liability: fundamental principles and recent developments
                      
                           
                      
                      Online - Wednesday 27 November, 5-6pm
The NSW Bar Association’s Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a seminar on the law of occupiers’ liability; specifically, the duty owed...
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                      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.
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                      Tomorrow: Bench & Bar v Solicitors chess match 
                      
                           
                      
                      The annual Bench & Bar v Solicitors chess match is scheduled for 5:45pm on Wednesday 27 November 2024. The event is hosted by Allens at Level 28, 126 Phillip St, Sydney. The games are 45 minutes plus...
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                      Tonight: Bar Knitting
                      
                           
                      
                      Wellbeing
The Bar Knitting Group will have its final meeting for 2024 on Tuesday, 26 November. As usual, we are lucky to be able to meet in the Conference Room of Level 22 Chambers. The meeting will...
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                      Tomorrow: Federal Court of Australia Farewell Ceremonial Sitting of Justice David Yates
                      
                           
                      
                      On behalf of the Hon Chief Justice Mortimer, the Federal Court of Australia invites members of the Bars to attend a ceremonial sitting to farewell the Honourable Justice David Yates on Tuesday, 26...
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                      Women Lawyers Association End of Year Celebration 
                      
                           
                      
                      The Women Lawyers Association's End of Year Celebration will be held on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at the Union University and Schools Club at 25 Bent Street Sydney from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
To...
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                      Tomorrow: Law Council of Australia ADR Seminar
                      
                           
                      
                      The ADR Committee of the Law Council of Australia's Federal Dispute Resolution Section is hosting a half day seminar on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, focusing on 'Developments in Alternative Dispute...
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                      International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 
                      
                           
                      
                      Diversity
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Women’s rights activists have observed 25 November as a day against gender-based violence since 1981 and the...
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                      Save the Date - Federal Court 2025 Native Title Forum
                      
                           
                      
                      The Federal Court will host the 2025 Native Title Forum on Friday, 31 January 2024.
For more information, click here.
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                      Ceremonial Sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) to welcome her Honour Judge Doust
                      
                           
                      
                      Appointment
A ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) will be held on 6 December 2024 at 9:30am in Courtroom 13.1, Terrace Tower Group, 80 William...
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                      Full Size Room for Sale or License 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.
...
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                      Update: Bar Library operating as normal on Friday 22 November
                      
                           
                      
                      Due to planned Industrial Action affecting Sydney's rail network being postponed, the Bar Library's services will operate as usual on Friday 22 November.
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                      Supreme Court Practice Note on Use of Generative AI
                      
                           
                      
                      On 21 November 2024 the Chief Justice issued Practice Note SC GEN 23 – Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI), with a commencement date of 3 February 2025.
You can view and download a...
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                      Bar Library operating remotely Friday 22 November
                      
                           
                      
                      Due to proposed industrial action being undertaken by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, the physical premises of the Bar Library will be closed this Friday, 22 November. The Bar Association's reception...
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                      Industrial action impacts on court and tribunal sittings
                      
                           
                      
                      The Department of Communities and Justice advises members that scheduled court and tribunal sittings may be disrupted on Friday, 22 November due to industrial action affecting Sydney trains. Court...
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                       Expressions of Interest: External Mediator, ACT Magistrates Court
                      
                           
                      
                      The ACT Magistrates Court is calling for expressions of interest from qualified mediators to join a panel to assist in early resolution of civil matters within the Court’s jurisdiction.
The...
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