Inbrief
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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Today: Aboriginal Art Show Fundraiser
The Aboriginal Art Show is on Thursday 21 November, from 5.30pm-7.30pm at the Public Defenders Chambers. Tickets are selling fast so get yours now! It’ll be a fun night. There will be bush tucker,...
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Magistrates to be called judges under historic change to Local Court Act
NSW Local Court magistrates will be known as judges under amendments to the Local Court Act 2007 designed to reflect the seriousness and volume of work done in this jurisdiction.
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Peter Brereton SC appointed to the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Appointment
The Attorney - General, the Hon Michael Daley has announced that Peter Brereton SC has today been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of NSW.
Click here for the full media release.
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Bar Association Office Bearers for 2025
Governance
At a meeting of the Bar Council on the evening of 19 November 2024, the following were elected as office bearers of the Bar Association:
President: Ruth Higgins SC
Senior...
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Federal Court Admiralty and Maritime Seminar - 25 November 2024
The Federal Court is hosting an Admiralty and Maritime Seminar in Court Room 18A of the Law Courts Building, Queens Square, Sydney from 17.30 to 18.30 ADST on Monday 25 November 2024. The Seminar...
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Tomorrow: Costs in Pro-Bono Referrals: Practice and Pitfalls
In-person: Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 1-2pm
The NSW Bar Association's Costs and Fees Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a lunch-time seminar on ‘Costs in Pro-Bono Referrals: Practice...
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Tonight: Developments in work health and safety and anti-discrimination law affecting barristers, chambers and Bar Rule 123
In Person - Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Please join Bruce Hodgkinson AM SC (Chair of the IEHS Committee), Sera Mirzabegian SC (Chair of the DEC), IEHS Committee member Penny Thew and DEC member...
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Tomorrow: Book launch: Ian Barker QC, Prince of Barristers
Members are invited to attend the launch of Stephen Walmsley’s book, Ian Barker QC, Prince of Barristers, in the Bar Association’s Common Room on Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 5.00pm for a 5.15pm...
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Tonight: Legal and scientific aspects of causation and climate change
In-person: Monday, 18 November 5:30-6:30pm at Banco Court
The Climate Change Committee of the New South Wales Bar Association is pleased to announce the second presentation in its Climate Law CPD...
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Expressions of Interest - Principal Member - Full Time - NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment to the role as Principal Member (Full-time), Appeals within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Click here...
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Samuel Griffith Chambers are seeking a Clerk of Chambers in a full-time role
We are not after an office manager. We want someone who is able to promote their talented array of barristers.
We are a busy Floor of predominately criminal barristers. We are looking for a dynamic...
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