Inbrief
The PPSA – noteworthy case developments
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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Updates on Downing Centre flooding
Updates on Downing Centre Local Court sittings have been published on the Local Court website here.
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NBC skills refresh: Expert Evidence
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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Bar Knitting
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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Demystifying the Bar: Pathways and Practice Insights for Aspiring Barristers
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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Area to Lease Lockhart Chambers
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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Racial Justice Dinner - 22 June 2025
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
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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New Barristers Committee – Bar Trivia
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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Working with Technology in Hearings
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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Industrial Relations Court welcome ceremony for Commissioner Tony Howell
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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Practising Certificate Renewals BPAY and Direct Debit Cut-Off (Monday, 23 June 2025)
All applications for renewal of practising certificates must be received by 30 June 2025. The Bar Association would be grateful if all applications could be sent in as soon as possible to assist with...
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Update on Downing Centre flooding incident
The Department of Communities and Justice has provided an update. Please click here for more information.
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Downing Centre Local Court sittings
The Bar Association has also received an update on Downing Centre Local Court sittings for Friday 20 June 2025.
Further information will be provided as it is made available.
Central Local Court
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ABA Annual Conference - Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest
The ABA Annual Conference is taking place on 29 August at the W Sydney hotel. This year's theme is "Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest".
The program includes an opening address...
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Bullying as an aspect of discrimination - DEC and Wellbeing Committee
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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Expressions of Interest - Tipstaff positions in 2026
The Land and Environment Court is seeking expressions of interest from people who are interested in being a tipstaff in 2026. Please click here for details.
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Supreme Court farewell sitting for Justice David Davies
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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Ceremonial Sitting to Mark the 25th Anniversary of the FCFCOA (Div 2)
Please note that the time of this event has changed. It will commence at 3:45pm, not 3pm as previously advised.
On behalf of the Hon Chief Justice Alstergren AO, the Federal Circuit and Family Court...
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Tomorrow: GayBar Midwinter Party with a Purpose
Diversity
Mark Seymour SC invites you to a midwinter party with a purpose. GayBar will light up the dark at the Royal Exchange of Sydney on Friday 20 June 2025 from 6-9pm. This time GayBar is open...
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Tonight: Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2025
Temperatures are forecast to drop to 7 degrees tonight. Show your support for Moses SC, Prince SC and Jane-Merrett as they sleep outdoors to support the homeless.
Arthur Moses SC, Shane Prince SC...
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Update about the District Court Thursday and Friday
The following information has been received from the Chief Judge of the District Court:
It is likely that the Downing Centre will remain closed until electricity and other utilities can be repaired...
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Update on Downing Centre Local Court Arrangements
The Local Court has provided an update which is available here.
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Two new judges appointed to Supreme Court of NSW
The Attorney General, the Hon Michael Daley, has today announced the appointment of his Honour Judge Paul McGuire SC and Dr Hayley Bennett SC as Judges of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
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Conditions Attached to your Practising Certificate
Certification has received a number of enquiries regarding conditions attached to barristers practising certificates.
The format of the practising certificate has not changed from previous years....
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