Inbrief

ABA Tax Committee CPD - GST/VAT Anti-Avoidance

The ABA Taxation Committee will be holding a CPD on GST/VAT Anti-Avoidance on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at 5PM.

Click here for the flyer and to register.

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...

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.

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...

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”.... Read more >

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

RSVP: LARS 2025 thank you function

The NSW Bar Association Legal Assistance Referral Scheme (LARS) is hosting a thank you function for participating members on Thursday, 20 November 2025. LARS has formally existed since 1996 and...

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...

Mutual Recognition of multi-jurisdiction professional standards schemes

If you have a practice that operates across Australian jurisdictions you should read the Guidance Note issued by the Professional Standards Councils on 'Mutual recognition of multi-jurisdiction...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The CLA's 60th Anniversary Commercial Law Conference

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Thursday, 30 October 1pm-5pm

The speakers and topics include:

• The Hon Justice Brereton — The unconscionable corporation — reading the corporate mind

• Professor Gregory Tolhurst —...

Solution Focused Justice - A Cross Jurisdictional Symposium

Friday, 20 February 2026 AND Saturday, 21 February 2026

On the 20th and 21st of February 2026, the Bugmy Bar Book, the NSW Bar Association, Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (New Zealand Institute of Judicial...

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.

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...

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...