Today marks the eleventh anniversary of the Lindt Café siege.
On this occasion, we remember a much-loved and respected member of the NSW Bar – Katrina Dawson – who was tragically killed in the...
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BarCare is an independent, professional counselling service, which helps the Bar to access appropriate psychological support when dealing with issues that may impact on their mental health and...
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The Downing Centre will reopen to the public on Friday, 19 December 2025, with some courts returning from Monday, 22 December 2025.
Click here for more information.
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Available 2 February 2026 Wardell Chambers has an external room (30.62 sqm) for sale. The room, which has a fabulous view of Hyde Park and loads of natural light, is fitted out with...
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The Bar Association has a partnership with Member Advantage, a leading provider of benefits programs. Bar Association membership entitles you to special savings on shopping, dining,...
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The NSW Bar Association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Regional CPD Conference Series. This is an exclusive opportunity to advance your professional development, gain expert insights,...
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Members can find details of court arrangements over the holiday period at the links below:
New South Wales courts
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On behalf of the NSW Bar Association, I offer my deepest condolences to those affected by the despicable act of terrorist violence perpetrated in Bondi on Sunday evening.
This reprehensible attack...
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The 42nd Great Bar Boat Race will be held on Monday, 22 December 2025 beginning near Shark Island at 11 am and finishing at Store Beach. All enquiries should be addressed to Adrian Gruzman (0400 22...
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During the court vacation from Monday, 22 December 2025 to Friday, 30 January 2026, the Land and Environment Court registry counter will temporarily be located on the ground floor of 50 Phillip...
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The next Mental Health First Aid course for New South Wales barristers and clerks will be run in a hybrid format with the in-person component to be held on 3 February 2026.
The day will begin at...
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A Ceremonial Sitting of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory to mark the retirement of The Honourable Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson will be held in Courtroom 3, Supreme Court on...
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Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, commences on Sunday, 14 December this year. Hanukkah is Hebrew for “dedication”, and the festival lasts eight days and nights. During...
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Mr Craig Lenehan SC (5 St James' Hall) has been appointed as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia, commencing on 9 February 2026. Click here to view the media release.
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Members are invited to the launch of Law, Justice and Other Challenges: Selected Speeches and Papers of Michael Kirby (edited by Dr Paul Vout KC), to be held in the Banco Court on 16 December from...
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The members of the Law Council Executive elected for 2026 are:
Judges Stephen Hanley SC and Christopher O’Brien AM have been appointed Deputy Chief Judges of the District Court of New South Wales. Their Honours will commence their new roles on December 15....
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The NSW Bar Association’s Professional Development department is seeking advocacy coaches to assist twice a year with the Bar Practice Course. Coaching sessions take place between 4.30pm and 6pm on...
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The Industrial Relations Commission has rescinded and reissued Practice Note 13 – Award Review Procedures. The reissued Practice Note 13 can be accessed via the IRC website here.
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Phillip Boulten SC (Forbes Chambers) and Gregory Sirtes SC (12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers) have been appointed to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Mr Boulten will be sworn in on February 3 and...
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After 18 years of service, the Hon Justice Ian Harrison will be retiring as a Judge of Appeal and Chief Judge at Common Law in January 2026. Justice Harrison was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme...
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Bar News Summer 2025 is now available to read online here. In this special anniversary edition, current and former editors, writers, illustrators and staffers reflect on the journal's 40 years of...
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Barry Toomey KC died on 9 December 2025, aged 90. He was called to the Bar in 1967, took silk in 1980 and practised full time at the Sydney Bar for 51 consecutive years.
In 1993 Toomey KC was one of...
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The NSW Bar Association Legal Assistance Referral Scheme, which has formally existed since 1996, reflects the strongly held view of the Bar that a person’s rights and access to justice should not...
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On the 20th and 21st of February 2026, the Bugmy Bar Book, the NSW Bar Association, Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (New Zealand Institute of Judicial...
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