Inbrief

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Seeking Volunteers - First Nations Pre-Law Student Visit to Bar Association - 5 December

The NSW Bar Association will host the annual visit from First Nations students attending the UNSW pre-law course on Thursday, 5 December 2024, commencing at 9 am in the Bar Association’s common...