Inbrief

Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)

Diversity

Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is an annual festival that falls on 14 April this year. On this day, the Sikh community celebrates both the arrival of spring and the founding of Sikhism...

Industrial Relations Commission Amendment Rules 2025 (NSW)

The Industrial Relations Commission Amendment Rules 2025 (NSW) commenced on 7 April 2025.

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Nicholas Broadbent SC appointed Deputy Senior Public Defender

The Governor has approved the appointment of Mr Nicholas Broadbent SC as Deputy Senior Public Defender for a period of seven years commencing 14 April 2025.

Passover

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Passover, also known as Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and takes its...

Expressions of Interest - Public Defender - Dubbo and Surrounding Areas

The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for a Public Defender position under the Public Defenders Act 1995.

The position will be based in Dubbo and, subject to an initial...

Mutual Recognition of multi-jurisdiction professional standards schemes

If you have a practice that operates across Australian jurisdictions you should read the Guidance Note issued by the Professional Standards Councils on 'Mutual recognition of multi-jurisdiction...

Today: An Update on Succession Law – Recent cases

Thursday, 10 April ( In person 5-6pm)

Succession Law is one of the largest areas of NSW Supreme Court litigation, with over 1000 cases commenced in family provision, contested probate and estate...

Today: Navigating the “murky waters” of s 151Z of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

Wednesday, 09 April (Online via zoom 5-6pm)

The NSW Bar Association’s Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a seminar on ‘Navigating the “murky waters” of s 151Z of the...

Corporations Proceedings in the Federal Court - 13 May 2025

The Federal Court of Australia is holding the Corporations Proceedings in the Federal Court seminar on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 5:00pm.

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Today: Hammerschlag CJ in Eq in conversation with Ian Davidson SC

In Person - Tuesday, 8 April 2025 5-6pm

The Succession and Protective Law Committee is delighted that the Hon. Justice David Hammerschlag, Chief Judge in Equity, will contribute to our 2025...

President's Message 7 April 2025

President's Message

I will be stepping down as President on 22 May 2025, consistent with the recent tradition of Presidents serving 18-month terms. The Bar Council will hold an election that day to...

Reminder: Flu Vaccinations 2025

Wellbeing

A reminder to all members who have registered for the 2025 flu vaccinations that the vaccinations will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 8 April 2025 from 4:30-6:30pm at the New South Wales Bar...

Legal Aid NSW fee increase for Commonwealth family and civil law matters

The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved an increase in fees for Commonwealth family and civil law matters. The increase will apply to work done from 7 April 2025.

Counsel fees in Commonwealth civil law...

Action Needed on Drug Summit Report

Media Release

The NSW Bar Association has today issued a media release that welcomes the release of the Drug Summit report and calls on the NSW Government to act promptly on its recommendations, and...

Have you moved or changed any of your contact details recently?

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...

Tomorrow: 2025 Experienced Barristers Program

Wellbeing

Please join our President, Dr Ruth Higgins SC and guest of honour, the Hon A S Bell, Chief Justice of New South Wales for the upcoming Experienced Barristers event.

The event celebrates...

Vale: The Hon Sally Brown AM (1950-2025)

Vale

The Hon Sally Brown AM, former judge of the Family Court of Australia, died on 21 March 2025.

In 1985, Sally Brown was appointed a Magistrate in Victoria, then Deputy Chief Magistrate in 1987,...

Stephen Free SC appointed to the Supreme Court of NSW and Court of Appeal

The Attorney General of New South Wales, Michael Daley has announced that highly respected barrister Stephen Free SC will be appointed as a Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of NSW.

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Chambers for Sale in 5 Selborne

A large room, suitable for a Silk or senior junior, is for sale on 5 Selborne.

The room, which is 1.5 x standard size (4500 shares in Counsel's Chambers Ltd), has a Phillip Street frontage and has a...

Cash Rate Target Remains Unchanged at 4.10%, Effective 2 April 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 1 April 2025 to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.10%. Accordingly, the rate of interest on unpaid legal costs prescribed by s 195 of the...

Tomorrow: Cyber Insurance at the Bar

Wednesday, 02 April (Online via zoom LUNCH TIME CPD 1-2pm)

This CPD session introduces a new cyber insurance policy designed specifically for NSW barristers to address the evolving cyber risks faced...

Today: Estoppel – High Court of Australia outcome in Kramer v Stone – seminar by the Hon, Justice Fabian Gleeson, NSW Court of Appeal

Tuesday, 01 April (in person 5-6pm)

What are the implications for counsel arguing proprietary estoppel cases of the High Court decision on 11 December 2024 in Kramer v Stone [2024] HCA 48?

In this...

David Andrew Burwood (1949-2025)

Funeral Notice

The funeral for David Burwood will be held at 11am on Wednesday the 9th April 2025, at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Darling Point NSW. All are welcome to attend the service and...