The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 18 February 2025 to lower the cash rate target from 4.35% to 4.10%. Accordingly, the rate of interest on unpaid legal costs prescribed by s 195 of...
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The Federal Court of Australia invites members to 'New Standard Directions for Australian Patent Proceedings’, a panel discussion hosted by the Hon. Justice Stephen Burley, the Hon. Justice Helen...
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Mr Edward Cox SC, Greenway Chambers will conduct the seminar reviewing approaches to pleading property disputes in Family Court disputes. With a...
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The Industrial Relations Commission has published Practice Note No. 33 - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI), which will commence on 19 February 2025.
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On 8 March 2025 in western Tasmania, David Mackay of PG Hely Chambers is running the 37Km Tarkayna Trail to raise funds to protect the Tarkayna/Tarkine as a World Heritage site. Please...
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The NSW Bar Association recommends any members who accept direct access matters read the recently updated Direct Access Factsheet which can be accessed here.
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Legal Aid NSW, the Department of Communities and Justice and Charles Sturt University invite you to a Future Focussed Sentencing workshop. The workshop will be held between 9.30am – 4.00pm on...
Read more >A ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) will be held on Thursday, 20 February 2025 at 4:30pm AEDT in Courtroom 7C, Level 7, Lionel Bowen...
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A reminder that commencement services for the 2025 law term will continue to take place through 17 February.
The Jewish Community Law Service 2025 is at 5:30pm today, Wednesday 12 February at the...
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Due to issues affecting staff availability the Bar Library will have changed operating hours on Thursday 13 February. The library will be open 9am-1pm and then 2pm-5pm. The Bar Library apologises for...
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A large, well lit, internal room has become available at 153 Phillip. The room comes with generous shelving and cupboards.
153 Phillip was established in 2017. It is one of the few...
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Today is Makha Bucha (also known as Magha Puja and Sangha Day), a Buddhist Festival celebrated in many Southeast Asia countries, including Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar on the full...
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Richard Wilson SC has been appointed Senior Public Defender for New South Wales. Mr Wilson will begin his seven-year term as Senior Public Defender on 17 February 2025. Please click...
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The Supreme Court of NSW has published online the Chief Justice's remarks at the Law Society of NSW Opening of Law Term Dinner, which took place on 6 February 2025. To read the Chief Justice's...
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The CLA’s annual Mandatory CPD half-day seminar will cover the following topics:
-AI for legal professionals: unlocking productivity, navigating risks, the implications for legal...
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In civil proceedings, judges often face the extremely difficult task of choosing between competing scientific expert evidence. The notion of a non-expert...
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The Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales has posted a Robing of Counsel Policy on its website, which can be found here.
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The Chief Justice of NSW has reissued Practice Note SC Eq 13 – Adoptions, with a commencement date of 10 February 2025.
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Kenneth Shadbolt passed away on 6 February 2025. He was called to the Bar in 1968 and in later years became a Public Defender and the head of the Public Solicitor of NSW. He...
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The NSW Bar Association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Regional CPD Conference Series. This is an exclusive opportunity to advance your professional development, gain expert insights,...
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The Australian ADR Awards celebrate the many achievements and contributions of dispute resolution professionals who help de-escalate conflict, promote access to justice, and enhance productivity...
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Vicarious trauma is an issue that can arise in all practice areas. Starting at 5.15pm, please join the Wellbeing Committee in a panel discussion on this...
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The NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) has contacted the NSW Bar Association regarding BailSafe Australia, which we are informed is an independent electronic monitoring service provider...
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Robert Hulme, Monika Schmidt AM and Peter Kite have been appointed as Acting Justices to the Industrial Court, and appointed as Acting Deputy Presidents to the Industrial Relations...
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The swearing in ceremony to welcome Peter Brereton SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held on Thursday, 6 February 2024 at 9:15am in the Banco Court. Morning...
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