The NSW Attorney General is seeking applications for three Public Defenders under the Public Defenders Act 1995, to be based in:
Sydney, also serving Moree (approximately 9 weeks per year) and the...
The Wellbeing Committee cordially invites members of the Bar and clerks to a lunchtime social gathering in the NSWBA Common Room on Friday,...
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Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Honourable Justice Nicola Pain of the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales.
The role of Associate is to provide high level...
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Have you ever been in the same court building or courtroom as a person with a disability? Did they struggle to hear, be heard, or otherwise engage in typical activities in court? Were they unable to...
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A reminder to members that there is a dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing collection in the Bar Association Library that offers members a variety of books and games on mental health, addiction,...
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The NSW Bar Association's Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend an online seminar on ‘Recent Developments in the law of Vicarious...
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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...
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The NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), in partnership with the Australian Disability Network, will be conducting a Dignified Access Review at Parramatta Court House (12 George Street,...
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A rare opportunity has arisen to take a lease in the much sought after Lockhart Chambers. The space is located behind the foyer on the Ground Floor of Lockhart Chambers and will become available for...
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The Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites you to the 2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards on Friday 5 September 2025 at 6pm at Micro Barangaroo.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the...
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The Forbes Society is pleased to inform members that at 5.15 pm on Thursday, 10 July 2025 in Court 13A, Level 13 Law Courts Building, the Hon JC Campbell KC will present a legal history tutorial on...
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All Class B members should now have received an email with a link to the online system to renew their membership for 2025/2026. Your login details can be obtained by emailing reception@nswbar.asn.au.... Read more >
President Dominic Toomey SC invites applications for Senior Counsel for 2025. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as senior counsel by the President of...
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Join speakers Nicholas Mirzai and Nicola Bailey for a review of the latest case developments concerning the operation of the Personal Property Securities Act...
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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 8 July 2025 to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 3.85%. Accordingly, the maximum rate of interest on unpaid legal costs as permitted by s 195...
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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1986 for a...
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The NSW Department of Communities and Justice has published a factsheet titled “Ban on private electronic monitoring on bail”. This factsheet explains the changes made by the Bail Amendment (Ban...
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The Department of Communities and Justice has advised that the Downing Centre is likely to remain closed until at least late 2025 to ensure the building is safe and fully functional. This closure...
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The ABA Annual Conference is taking place on 29 August at the W Sydney hotel. This year's theme is "Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest".
The program includes an opening address...
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The NSW Bar Association's Accessibility Panel is pleased to invite you to attend its seminar on NDIS matters in the Administrative Review Tribunal, together with...
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The Local Court has provided the following Practice Notes:
Practice Note – Court Closure AVL Proceedings (Downing Centre)
Practice Note – Bail Proceedings (Weekend Centralised Bail Courts)
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The NSW Bar Association’s Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a seminar addressing recent developments in the common law. The seminar is...
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Bar Revue is back in 2025 with another uproarious night of legally infused sketch comedy, parody songs and live music (this year with horns!).
Written and performed by members and friends of the NSW...
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Clause 61 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 requires a barrister to notify the Bar Association, in writing, of any change in the particulars relating to the barrister...
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The Chief Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW, His Honour Judge Michael Allen, has established a new Bail Division to centralise weekday adult bail matters across New South Wales. Commencing today...
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