Inbrief
Changed Library hours
The Bar Library will have changed operating hours for the week of 20-24 October. The Library will open at 9am and close at 5pm and will be closed for one hour between 1 & 2pm. Response times to...
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Statement on First Nations deaths in custody
The NSW Bar Association has released a Statement on First Nations deaths in custody.
Click here for the media release.
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Tonight: Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing – What barristers need to know
Wednesday, 22 October – In person, 5-6pm
From 1 July 2026, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations (AML/CTF) will come into effect for a range of new businesses and...
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President's Message
Tomorrow, I will be chairing a CPD seminar of particular significance to all members of the NSW Bar about “Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing – What barristers need to know”....
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NSW Bar Association Annual Report 2024-25 is out now
The NSW Bar Association's 2024-25 Annual Report – which includes the financial, directors' and auditor's reports for the 2024-25 financial year – is now available here.
The NSW Bar Association's...
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Nominations have closed for 2026 Bar Council Election
Nominations for the 2026 Bar Council Election closed at 4:00pm Monday, 20 October 2025.
Nominations have been received from 17 Senior Counsel and 46 members of the Junior Bar (including 12 under...
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Tonight: Vulnerable witnesses: the Court’s role in providing a level playing field
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 – In person, 5-6pm
The Bar Association is delighted to welcome Judge Patricia Lees, the Honorary Recorder of Guildford Crown Court (United Kingdom). Judge Lees will...
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Bar FC season draws to a close
On Thursday 16 October 2025 Bar FC completed season 2025, bowing out of the Domain Soccer League semi final with a 2-1 defeat.
Down 2-0 at half time, Bar FC were dominant in the second half with an...
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Diwali
Diwali or Deepavali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’, will be celebrated today amidst a series of festivities spanning multiple days.
Versions of this festival, including Tihar and Bandi...
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Call for Submissions: 2026 CPD Regional Conference Series
The NSW Bar Association is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2026 CPD Regional Conference Series, a premier opportunity for learning, networking, and professional development.
Whether...
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Final Notice - Nominations for 2026 Bar Council Election close at 4pm TODAY
Eligible Members are reminded that nominations for the 2026 Bar Council must be received by 4:00pm today, Monday, 20 October 2025.
Nominations are acknowledged by email to the candidate within 24...
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Expressions of Interest – Judge of the District Court of NSW
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a Judge of the District Court of NSW under the District Court Act 1973.
Applicants must be either current or...
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Nominations for 2026 Bar Council Election
Eligible Members are reminded that nominations for the 2026 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4:00pm on Monday, 20 October 2025.
Nominations are acknowledged by email to the...
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Bar Bushwalk - Sunday, 19 October - Stanwell Park Train Station to Austinmer Train Station
This walk is 15.4kms over about 6 hours from Stanwell Park Train Station up to the Illawarra Escarpment and a steep descent down from Sublime Point to Austinmer Train Station, for a train trip back...
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Tonight: The 2025 Bathurst Lecture – 16 October 2025 – 5:30pm
The Commercial Law Section will hold the 2025 Bathurst Lecture at 5.30pm on Thursday, 16 October 2025 in the Banco Court. The lecture will be delivered by the Hon Fabian Gleeson SC, who has decades...
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Amendment to UCPR Form 45 - Registration or filing of certificate of judgment or order
On 7 October 2025 the Uniform Rules Committee approved an amendment to UCPR Form 45 (version 6) – Registration or filing of certificate of judgment or order. Please click here to find out more and...
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Tomorrow: Sold out: Commercial Law Section Annual Dinner – Thursday, 16 October 2025 – 6.30pm
Please note this event is sold out, and is now waitlist only.
Members are warmly invited by the Commercial Law Section of the NSW Bar Association to its annual dinner following the conclusion of...
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The CLA's 60th Anniversary Commercial Law Conference
Sponsored
Thursday, 30 October 1pm-5pm
The speakers and topics include:
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WBF 2025 Women Silk’s Evening – DATE CHANGE
Due to unforeseen circumstances the date of the WBF Women Silk’s Drinks has had to change.
The NEW DATE is Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at Social @ Verandah.
Click here to book.
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Tonight: Lawyers and Money: 20 Years On
Lawyers and Money: 20 Years On is hosted by the Ethics Centre’s Executive Director, Dr Simon Longstaff AO.
Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 - 5pm arrival for 5:15pm start
Venue: Banco Court, Level...
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EPLA and NSW AIAL Chapter seminar: All I Want for Christmas is...a Federal EPA - Hybrid event - 15 October
The Environmental Planning Law Association together with the Australian Institute of Administrative Law NSW Chapter will present a seminar: All I Want for Christmas is…a Federal EPA Wednesday, 15...
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2025 Women Silks Evening
The Women Barristers Forum and the Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales invite all members of the Bar and Judiciary to celebrate the appointment to silk of Joanne Shepard SC, Lyndelle Barnett...
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Tomorrow: International arbitration advocacy masterclass
Tuesday, 14 October – In person, 2.30-4.00pm
In this second seminar hosted by the NSW Bar Association as part of ACICA's Australian Arbitration Week, join some of the top advocates in...
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Tomorrow: Investor-State dispute settlement in the Asia-Pacific
Tuesday, 14 October – In person, 9.30-11.00am
This is the first of two seminars hosted by the NSW Bar Association as part of ACICA's Australian Arbitration Week. Join a panel of some of...
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Retention of women at the NSW Bar
Thursday, 30 October – In person, 5-6pm
The Women Barristers Forum (WBF) invites you to join us for a panel discussion featuring her Honour Justice Jane Needham SC (Federal Court of Australia) and...
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