Inbrief
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...
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Results of the Election of the 2025 Bar Council
Governance
Pursuant to Rule 11.8.1 of the Bar Association Constitution, polling officers have certified the results for the election of the 2025 Bar Council and the Returning Officer has declared...
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Supreme Court lift access to admission ceremonies
Members who will be attending the admissions ceremonies for new lawyers in the Supreme Court on Friday, 15 November 2024 are reminded that the Law Courts Building is undertaking a significant lift...
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Tonight: NSWBA Annual General Meeting
AGM
The Annual General Meeting of The New South Wales Bar Association (ABN 18 526 414 014) will be held in the Common Room of the New South Wales Bar Association, Basement, Selborne Chambers,...
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Light-Filled Room for Sale at Third Floor, St James Hall Chambers
A large room with an abundance of light, overlooking Phillip Street and opposite the Law Courts, is available for sale (the red "Bar" sign room). It is approximately 20m2 with shelving, cupboards and...
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2024 Bar Council Elections
The ballot for the 2024 Bar Council will close at 1.00pm on Thursday, 14 November 2024. Any votes received after 1.00pm will not be counted.
Members who are eligible to vote have been sent a link...
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Trans Awareness Week
Diversity
Trans Awareness Week takes place each year between 13 and 19 November. It is a time for raising the visibility, amplifying the voices and celebrating the resilience of trans and gender...
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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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2024 Bar Council Elections
The ballot for the 2024 Bar Council will close at 1.00pm on Thursday, 14 November 2024.
Members who are eligible to vote have been sent a link via email to the electronic voting platform. If you have...
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FCFCOA Update: Webex Expanded Pilot
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) have issued an update regarding online hearings and conferences.
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Mark Seymour SC and Sean Docker SC appointed Advocates for Change
The President of the NSW Bar Association has appointed Mark Seymour SC as an Advocate for Change for LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity and Sean Docker SC as an Advocate for Change for Accessibility for a two year...
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Tomorrow: FCFCOA ceremonial sitting for Judge Skaros and Judge Zipser
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 Tuesday, 12 November 2024...
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Yoga
Wellbeing
Tuesday’s 1pm Bar Association yoga classes will be on hold from this week. We’ll recommence the classes at the beginning of the law term in 2025.
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Swearing In of David Scully SC and Thomas Jones to the District Court
Appointments
David Scully SC and Thomas Jones have been appointed as Judges of the District Court of NSW.
A formal joint ceremony to honour their appointments will be held in the John Maddison Tower...
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Dog Day Out
The Wellbeing Committee invites barristers and their canine family members to attend Dog Day Out – a meeting and playdate for all barristers, judges, clerks and staff and their canine companions....
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Last Bar Bushwalk for 2024: Lapstone to Glenbrook via Glenbrook Gorge
On Sunday, 17 November 2024, Bar Bushwalking will undertake its last walk for the 2024 year.
We had previously contemplated a walk in the Royal National Park. However, this walk will be in the...
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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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How to become a published legal author and contribute to legal education
The Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites you to and evening with Thomson Reuters and the Law Extension Committee. One session will focus on “How to become a published legal author and...
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Women Silks Event
Tickets are now available for the 2024 Women Silks Event presented by the Women Barristers Forum in conjunction with Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales. Join us from 5pm on Wednesday, 13...
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Tomorrow: Swearing In of Guy Newton SC to the District Court
Appointments
Guy Newton SC has been appointed as a Judge of the District Court of NSW. A formal ceremony to honour this occasion will be held in the John Maddison Tower on Level 21 at 9:00am on...
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2025 Election of Bar Council - Closes 1pm on 14 November 2024
The ballot for the 2025 Bar Council closes at 1.00pm on Thursday, 14 November 2024.
Members who are eligible to vote have been sent a link via email to the electronic voting platform. If you have...
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Feedback from members on the application for a new Professional Standards Scheme
The NSW Bar Association has lodged an application to the Professional Standards Council of New South Wales for a new professional standards scheme (Scheme) as the current Scheme expires in 2025.
If...
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Tonight: Running your own business as a barrister: practical insights for years three to five
Online - Wednesday, 06 November 2024, 5pm–6pm
This panel discussion organised by the New Barristers Committee is aimed at barristers in their third to fifth years of practice.
Tom Bateman (Level...
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Cash Rate Target Remains Unchanged at 4.35%, Effective 6 November 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 5 November 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 the...
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Tonight: Bar Knitting Group
Wellbeing
The Bar Knitting Group will meet on Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 5:30 pm in the Level 22 Chambers Conference Room. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
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