Inbrief

New Professional Standards Scheme commences 1 July 2025

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The NSW Bar Association is pleased to confirm that the fifth Bar Association Professional Standards Scheme will commence on 1 July 2025 following approval by the Professional Standards Council of New...

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Practising Certificate Renewals Closing Today

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All applications for renewal of practising certificates must be received by Monday, 30 June 2025. If you are intending to renew, please lodge your application as soon as possible today via the link...

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Tomorrow: Bar Book Club

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The newly revived Bar Book Club will meet on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

This month’s book is “A Psalm for the Wild-Built’” by Becky Chambers. It is described as a ‘solarpunk novella’ and won...

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Certificate of Currency- PC Renewals

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If you have not yet received your practising certificate for 2025/2026 and you have your Professional Indemnity Insurance in place, please send your Certificate of Currency to...

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Not Yet Received Your Practising Certificate for 2025/2026

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If the Bar Association has received a valid application to renew your practising certificate but will not be able to determine it before 1 July 2025, you will receive a letter from the Bar...

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National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference 2025

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The Australian Pro Bono Centre, Law Council of Australia and Law Institute of Victoria are co-hosting the National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference in Melbourne from 29-31 October 2025....

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If you are not intending to renew your practising certificate

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If you are not intending to renew your practising certificate and have not yet advised the Bar Association through the online renewal system, please either log on and resign your practising...

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NSW Bar Association Judicial Conduct Liaison Officers

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If you have concerns about the ability or behaviour of a member of the judiciary, there is a range of options available to you.

The Bar Association has protocols in place with the Supreme Court of...

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Cyber insurance for barristers

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The NSW Bar Association has been working with cyber insurers, insurance brokers, barristers and clerks to assist insurers to develop cyber insurance policies tailored for barristers. This was based...

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Language and the Law Conference - 22 to 24 August 2025

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The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory is hosting the fourth Language and the Law Conference in Darwin from 22 to 24 August 2025. Click here for more information.

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Appointment of his Honour Judge Paul McGuire SC to the Supreme Court

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A formal ceremony to mark the appointment of his Honour Judge Paul McGuire SC to the Supreme Court will be held in Banco Court, on level 13, on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 at 9:15am.

The ceremony will be...

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Professional Indemnity Insurance information available on website

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The Bar Association website contains the four approved Professional Indemnity Insurance policies for the 2025/26 practicing year and a table comparing rule 79 for barristers to easily compare the...

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Tomorrow: Supreme Court farewell sitting for Justice David Davies

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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...

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NCAT fees and charges from 1 July 2025

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NCAT's fees and charges for the filing of applications, appeals and other services will change on 1 July 2025.

Click here for more information.

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Tonight: New Barristers Committee – Bar Trivia

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Join the New Barristers Committee for Bar Trivia 2025! Are you ready to put your legal prowess and general knowledge to the test? Bar Trivia 2025 will be an evening of fun, competition, and...

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Tonight: Geopolitical Challenges, Current Conflicts and the Role of International Law

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26 June 2025 – In person – Banco Court

Commodore Ian Park is a barrister and Head of UK Royal Navy Legal. He has deployed as a legal adviser on operations to Afghanistan and, on many occasions,...

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Probate List Judge and Family Provision Act List Judges

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The Chief Judge in Equity has advised that from 30 June 2025, the Probate List Judge will be the Hon. Justice Lindsay AM and the Family Provision Act List Judge will be the Hon. Justice Meek.

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Tonight: Demystifying the Bar: Pathways and Practice Insights for Aspiring Barristers

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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...

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Practising Certificate Renewals - Time Is Running Out

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If you have not yet submitted your application to renew your practising certificate and are intending to continue to practise in 2025/2026, please submit your application as soon as possible.

If you...

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Room for Sale or License at 4 Wentworth Chambers

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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,...

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Tonight: Bar Knitting

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The next meeting of the Bar Knitting Group will be on Tuesday, 24 June from 5:30 pm in the Conference room of Level 22 Chambers.

All are welcome and light refreshments will be provided. It is...

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Tonight: Bullying as an aspect of discrimination - DEC and Wellbeing Committee

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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...

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Federal courts and tribunals fees from 1 July 2025

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The Federal Court has announced that the fees payable in federal courts and tribunals will increase from 1 July 2025 to reflect changes to the Consumer Price Index over the past financial year. This...

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Statement on the Bail Division

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The Chief Magistrate of the Local Court has today published a Statement on the Bail Division. Click here for more information.

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