Inbrief

Area to Lease Lockhart Chambers

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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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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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The PPSA – noteworthy case developments

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Thursday, 10 July – In person 5-6pm

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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Working with Technology in Hearings

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Thursday, 03 July – In person (5-6pm)

The NSW Bar Association's Media and Information Law and Technology (MILT) Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a panel discussion on this important...

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NBC skills refresh: Expert Evidence

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Wednesday, 02 July 2025 - Online via Zoom 5-6pm

The New Barristers Committee is pleased to host the next in its series of core skills “refresh” CPDs aimed at the junior bar.

Join Matt Sherman,...

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Tomorrow: 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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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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Class B Renewals Now Open

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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 >

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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Bar Revue is back on 6-8 August

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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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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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Downing Centre disruption updates

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A centralised webpage has been created for updates related to the Downing Centre disruptions for Local Court, District Court and Sydney Drug Court. Going forward this webpage will provide relevant...

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High Court (2026 Sittings) Rules 2025

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The High Court (2026 Sittings) Rules 2025 were registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 19 June 2025. Click here and here for more information.

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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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Member Advantage offers

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The Bar Association has a partnership with Member Advantage, a leading provider of benefits programs. Bar Association membership entitles you to special savings on shopping, dining,...

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CPD: Presenting evidence to support the application of the Bugmy sentencing principles

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The Bugmy Bar Book and Doogue + George are presenting a special CPD event on 3 July 2025 with Rebecca McMahon (Forbes Chambers NSW), Tim Marsh (Foley's List Pty Ltd VIC) and hosted by Sophie Parsons....

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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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Geopolitical Challenges, Current Conflicts and the Role of International Law

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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...

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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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Common Law Update 2025

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In Person - Tuesday, 08 July – 5pm- 6pm

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...

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Updates on Downing Centre flooding

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Updates on Downing Centre Local Court sittings have been published on the Local Court website here.

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Racial Justice Dinner - 22 June 2025

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The Racial Justice Centre, Australia’s only national not-for-profit community legal service dedicated to advancing racial justice in Australia, is holding a Dinner marking 50 years of the passage...

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Mandatory Disclosure Statement

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Every barrister who holds a NSW practising certificate, is a member of the Bar Association and has approved professional indemnity insurance, is covered by the NSW Bar Association’s Professional...

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Industrial Relations Court welcome ceremony for Commissioner Tony Howell

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A formal ceremony to mark the appointment of Tony Howell as a Commissioner of the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales will be held in Court 4.1, on Level 4 of the Chief Secretary...

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