Inbrief

CPD Compliance Deadline is Today

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The 31 March 2025 deadline for continuing professional development (CPD) compliance is today. All barristers should familiarize themselves with the requirements of the Legal Profession Uniform...

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Katrina Dawson Award – Applications Open 31 March 2025

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Katrina Dawson was a much-loved member of the New South Wales Bar, where she excelled. She was tragically killed during the Lindt Cafe siege. The Katrina Dawson Award seeks to encourage women to...

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Trans Day of Visibility

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Diversity

Trans Day of Visibility, held annually on 31 March, is a day to celebrate trans pride and raise awareness about trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements.

Trans Day of...

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Eid Al-Fitr

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Diversity

Eid Al-Fitr commences on Monday, 31 March 2025. Also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast”, Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the Month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the...

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Practice and procedure update: Regulation changes in family law commencing 1 April 2025

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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFOA) has provided a practice and procedure update concerning regulation changes in family law commencing 1 April 2025.

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Pafburn Pty Limited v The Owners - Strata Plan No 84674 [2024] HCA 49 and the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW): a view from the Bench and the Bar

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Tuesday, 15 April 2025 - in - person 5-6pm

The Practice Development Committee invites barristers to attend a CPD seminar and catered networking event, to which leading solicitors in the construction...

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CPD Reminder – Cybersecurity: the threats facing barristers and how to avoid them

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Learn about the threats facing barristers and how to avoid them in the recent CPD series on cybersecurity, ahead of the upcoming online lunchtime CPD on Wednesday 2 April about the new cybersecurity...

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Message from the Department of Communities and Justice regarding court registry data breach

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The NSW Online Registry website has been affected by a data breach.

DCJ reported the breach to Cyber Security NSW and the NSW Police, and it is now subject to an active police investigation.

DCJ...

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Support Stephen Gardiner and Beyond Blue in the 2025 Beyond Bitumen Tour

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Philanthropy

Stephen Gardiner of Waratah Chambers will be driving in the 2025 Beyond the Bitumen Tour, from the evening of Thursday 27 March to Monday 31 March 2025. The annual car rally through the...

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Flu Vaccinations 8 April 2025

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Wellbeing

As autumn rolls around, so does flu season! The Wellbeing Committee has organised for all members to be protected by offering the 2025 Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine on Tuesday, 8 April...

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First Bar Bushwalk for 2025: Blue Gum Swamp Walk

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Wellbeing

On Sunday, 13 April 2025, Bar Bushwalking will undertake its first walk for the 2025 year.

This is a spectacular walk along fire trail and ridge lines in the Blue Mountains near Winmalee.... Read more >

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

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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...

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Vale: David Andrew Burwood (1949-2025)

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Vale

David Burwood passed away around 16 March 2025.

David came to Australia in 1973 from the UK. Before he left England he worked as a volunteer teacher in Uganda prior to gaining a degree in...

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Justice Fellowships 2025

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The Law and Justice Foundation of NSW’s Justice Fellowships provide an opportunity for awarded Fellows to conduct in-depth exploration of pressing legal and justice issues in New South Wales. Each...

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Toongabbie Legal Centre: March 2025 CLE Program

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The Toongabbie Legal Centre (TLC) will be hosting a series of one-day Continuing Legal Education seminars over March 2025. The TLC is a non-profit community legal centre that has been providing free...

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Hammerschlag CJ in Eq in conversation with Ian Davidson SC

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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...

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Today: An important new tort for Australia: serious invasion of privacy

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Wednesday, 26 March ( Online via zoom 5-6pm)

Reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) will take effect on 10 June 2025 bringing a substantial and far-reaching change to Australian law. Individuals will...

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

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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,...

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Funeral notice: Michael Fokkes

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Vale

A celebration of Michael Fokkes’ life will be held at the Palm House in the Botanic Gardens at 2pm on Tuesday 1 April 2025. His family requests that attendees wear something navy blue, which...

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Today: Bar Knitting

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The Bar Knitting Group will meet today at 5:30 pm in the Level 22 Chambers conference room. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

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An Update on Succession Law – Recent cases

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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...

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Today: Around the mediation table: ethical challenges for barristers and mediators

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Tuesday, 25 March 2025 (In person 5-6pm)

Thorny ethical issues can arise around the mediation table. Examples include:

  • Should a mediation proceed if the other side’s representative lacks...

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Room for sale or licence 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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