Inbrief

Update on Downing Centre flooding incident

The Department of Communities and Justice has provided an update. Please click here for more information.

Downing Centre Local Court sittings

The Bar Association has also received an update on Downing Centre Local Court sittings for Friday 20 June 2025.

Further information will be provided as it is made available.

Central Local Court

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ABA Annual Conference - Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest

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...

Bullying as an aspect of discrimination - DEC and Wellbeing Committee

Tuesday, 24 June – In person 5-6pm

This CPD is being conducted jointly by both the Wellbeing Committee and the Equality and Diversity Committee (‘DEC’).

It considers judicial bullying and...

Expressions of Interest - Tipstaff positions in 2026

The Land and Environment Court is seeking expressions of interest from people who are interested in being a tipstaff in 2026. Please click here for details.

Practising Certificate Renewals BPAY and Direct Debit Cut-Off (Monday, 23 June 2025)

All applications for renewal of practising certificates must be received by 30 June 2025. The Bar Association would be grateful if all applications could be sent in as soon as possible to assist with...

Supreme Court farewell sitting for Justice David Davies

The Supreme Court of NSW invites members to an informal farewell sitting to mark the retirement of the Hon Justice David Davies as a Judge of the Common Law Division. The farewell sitting will be...

Ceremonial Sitting to Mark the 25th Anniversary of the FCFCOA (Div 2)

Please note that the time of this event has changed. It will commence at 3:45pm, not 3pm as previously advised.

On behalf of the Hon Chief Justice Alstergren AO, the Federal Circuit and Family Court...

Tomorrow: GayBar Midwinter Party with a Purpose

Diversity

Mark Seymour SC invites you to a midwinter party with a purpose. GayBar will light up the dark at the Royal Exchange of Sydney on Friday 20 June 2025 from 6-9pm. This time GayBar is open...

Tonight: Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2025

Temperatures are forecast to drop to 7 degrees tonight. Show your support for Moses SC, Prince SC and Jane-Merrett as they sleep outdoors to support the homeless.

Arthur Moses SC, Shane Prince SC...

Update about the District Court Thursday and Friday

The following information has been received from the Chief Judge of the District Court:

It is likely that the Downing Centre will remain closed until electricity and other utilities can be repaired...

Update on Downing Centre Local Court Arrangements

The Local Court has provided an update which is available here.

Two new judges appointed to Supreme Court of NSW

The Attorney General, the Hon Michael Daley, has today announced the appointment of his Honour Judge Paul McGuire SC and Dr Hayley Bennett SC as Judges of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

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Conditions Attached to your Practising Certificate

Certification has received a number of enquiries regarding conditions attached to barristers practising certificates.

The format of the practising certificate has not changed from previous years....

Two new appointments to the NSW Coroners Court

The Attorney General, the Hon Michael Daley, has announced that David Yang and Sarah Crellin have been appointed as non-magistrate coroners of the Coroners Court of NSW.

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Frank Veltro SC appointed to the District Court of NSW

The Attorney General, the Hon Michael Daley, has today announced that Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Frank Veltro SC has been appointed as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

Area to Lease Lockhart Chambers

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...

STEP Australia National Incapacity Conference 2025

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The STEP National Incapacity Conference brings together leading international legal and medical minds presenting on this very topical growth area of Incapacity. It is not to be missed. The...

International Day for Countering Hate Speech

Today is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech.

This day builds on the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech, which defines hate speech as any kind of communication in...

Demystifying the Bar: Pathways and Practice Insights for Aspiring Barristers

Wednesday, 25 June – Online via Zoom (5-6pm)

This panel discussion, organised by the New Barristers Committee, will shed light on pathways and opportunities for junior practitioners to join and...

Geopolitical Challenges, Current Conflicts and the Role of International Law

26 June 2025 – In person – Banco Court

Note: additional spots have now been made available for this CPD.

Commodore Ian Park is a barrister and Head of UK Royal Navy Legal. He has deployed as a...

Class B Renewals Now Open

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 >

Preliminary notice regarding Senior Counsel Applications for 2025

This is a reminder that the Senior Counsel application process will open from 1 July 2025. All applications are to be made online via the SC Application Platform. Further information will be sent out...

Practising Certificate Renewals

Bar Association staff are working hard to process every application to renew a practising certificate as quickly and efficiently as possible. To date, over 1500 applications have been processed and...

Room for Sale or License at 4 Wentworth Chambers

The room has built-in cupboards, shelving throughout, robing cupboard, together with air conditioning, painted in neutral tones with plenty of natural light.

4 Wentworth Chambers is a busy,...