A welcome ceremony to mark the appointment of Justice Bennett to the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held on Tuesday, 26 August 2025 in the Banco Court, on level 13, at 9.15am. The ceremony...
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If you have concerns about the conduct of a member of the judiciary, there are a range of options available to you.
The Bar Association has protocols in place with the Supreme Court of NSW, the...
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The Bar Association recently resolved to establish a Clerks Working Group and invites applications from clerks to join.
The purpose of the Working Group is to:
a) provide advice, insight and...
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Friday, 29 August, 9am – 12:30pm – in-person or via Zoom
This seminar will feature a panel of judges — the Hon Justices Frances Williams, Bernard Murphy and Lisa Nichols —...
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Have you ever been in the same court building or courtroom as a person with a disability? Did they struggle to hear, be heard, or otherwise engage in typical activities in court? Were they unable to...
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The Women Barristers Forum is hosting an evening of socialising, drinks and canapes at Banco Chambers from 5pm to 7pm tonight. This event is an opportunity to relax and reconnect with our colleagues,...
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As Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence, the Whitlam Institute invites members of the legal community to a special address by PNG’s longest-serving Chief Justice. Sir Gibbs...
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The NSW Bar Association has been working with cyber insurers, insurance brokers, barristers and clerks to assist insurers to develop cyber insurance policies tailored for barristers. This was based...
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Members are encouraged to review the Cybersecurity Guidance for NSW Barristers that was published on 28 June 2024.
The guidelines identify preventative steps that barristers should take to protect...
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Join the Women Barristers Forum at Banco Chambers for an evening of socialising, drinks and canapes, from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, 21 August 2025. This event is an opportunity to relax and reconnect...
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The NSW Bar Association recommends any members who accept direct access matters read the updated Direct Access Factsheet which can be accessed here.
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The 2025 National Mediation Conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park from 21-24 September 2025.
Click here for more information.
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On 1 July 2026, the anti–money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime will be expanding and extending to the legal profession (see the President’s messages on 23 May 2025, 7...
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Arising from a review by the Industrial Relations Commission of Practice Notes, the following revised Practice Notes were made on 14 August 2025 and are now published on the Industrial Relations...
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Today, the Chief Justice reissued Practice Note SC Gen 22 – Pronunciation of Names, Forms of Address, and Cultural Protocols for Deceased First Nations People in Proceedings, with a commencement...
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On Thursday, 14 August 2025, Michele Kearns, clerk of Martin Place Chambers, won the 2025 Australian Law Award for the category of Operations or Support Professional of the Year.
This is a...
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Clause 61 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 requires a barrister to notify the Bar Association, in writing, of any change in the particulars relating to the barrister...
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The Wellbeing Committee cordially invites members of the Bar and clerks to a lunchtime social gathering in the NSWBA Common Room on Friday, 15...
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The Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites you to the 2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards on Friday 5 September 2025 at 6pm at Micro Barangaroo.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the...
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The Diversity and Equality Committee (DEC) is pleased to invite you to the 2025 Sybil Morrison Lecture. The lecture will be held on Thursday, 14 August 2025 in...
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BarCare is an independent, professional counselling service, which helps the Bar to access appropriate psychological support when dealing with issues that may impact on their mental health and...
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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 12 August 2025 to lower the cash rate target to 3.6%, from 3.85%. Accordingly, the maximum rate of interest on unpaid legal costs as permitted by s...
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The NSW Bar Association is hosting a First Nations Programs Information & Networking Evening on Wednesday, 13 August 2025 in the Association’s Common Room (Selborne Chambers, Sub Basement Level,...
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Nominations for the Law Council of Australia’s 2025 Australian Young Lawyer Awards close at 5pm AEST on Friday 29 August 2025. More information, including the guidelines and nomination form, are...
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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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