Inbrief

Chief Justice's statement on PLT

The Chief Justice of New South Wales, the Hon A S Bell, has provided a statement on Practical Legal Training.

Click here for the statement and here for the discussion paper.

Appointments to the Industrial Court and District Court of NSW

Geoffrey Bellew SC has been appointed as Acting Judge of the Industrial Court of New South Wales. Click here for the media release.

Paul Johnson has been appointed as a Judge of the District Court...

Room for sale on Third Floor, Wentworth Chambers

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A full room has become available for sale on Third Floor, Wentworth Chambers (see images here). Room is located on the eastern side with plentiful natural light, is fully air conditioned...

Wardell Chambers: Chambers for licence

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Available 1 November 2025, Wardell Chambers has an external room (30.62 sqm) for sale. The room, which has a fabulous view of Hyde Park and loads of natural light, is fitted out with...

Environmental Defenders Office’s 40th anniversary dinner

For forty years, EDO has been using the power of the law to deliver legal solutions for peoples, nature and climate. Please join for an evening of celebration along with special guests, including...

Swearing in ceremony for Peter Krisenthal and Paul Johnson

Peter Krisenthal and Paul Johnson will be sworn in as judges of the District Court of New South Wales on Monday, 13 October 2025 at 9am in Court 21A, Level 21, John Maddison Tower.

Future-proofing your Chambers: the business case and some practical tools for building more diverse, equitable and inclusive Chambers.

Tuesday, 28 October, In person 5-6pm

This CPD session will explore keeping Chambers competitive in an evolving and increasingly complex environment. It will consider the business case for...

Tomorrow: The last appeal from the High Court of Australia

Thursday, 02 October – In person, 5-6pm  

The Privy Council allowed an appeal, brought by special leave, from the judgement of the High Court in Port Jackson Stevedoring Pty Ltd v Salmond &...

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of Jewish religious holidays and begins at sunset today. It is observed annually on the 10th day of the lunar month of Tishrei (usually occurring...

Swearing In Ceremony for Robert Hollo SC

A swearing in ceremony for Robert Hollo SC to the District Court will be held on Tuesday, 7 October at 9am in Court 21A of the John Maddison Tower. The ceremony will be livestreamed here. A morning...