His Honour Judge Mark Cleary, formerly of 8th Floor Selborne Chambers, will be welcomed with a ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) on Wednesday, 30...
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The Bar Knitting Group will meet from 5:30pm on Tuesday 29 April 2025, in the conference room of Level 22 Chambers. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. Bring some show...
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The WBF Executive invite you to join us for a meeting of the Women Barristers Forum on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 4:30pm at Banco Chambers, Level 15, 60 Martin Place.
We welcome women barristers of...
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Expressions of interest are sought for membership of the Association’s committees for 2025/2026. Information about each of the Association’s 25 committees is available here. To apply, please use...
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Members are advised that by agreement between the ODPP, CDPP and the District Court, CDPP matters committed from the Local Court to the District Court (Downing Centre) will now be listed in the Court...
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Beautifully fitted out room and a half (4500 shares) with extensive flame mahogany inlaid cupboards and shelving for books/folders. Marble work station, robing and drinks areas. Easily accommodates...
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Lesbian Visibility Day, observed annually on 26 April, is a day to recognise and celebrate the contributions of lesbians around the world. It is also a day to raise awareness of issues...
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Irina Hoskinson (Latham Chambers) and Daniel Yazdani (13th Floor St James Hall) will outline the nature of the protective jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of...
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The District Court of NSW invites members to a bench farewell for her Honour Judge Penelope Hock, to be held on Thursday 24 April 2025 at 9:00am in the ceremonial courtroom on Level 21 John Maddison...
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The IBA’s 50:50 by 2030 Project aims to explore the lack of gender parity across the legal profession. Phase 2 of the project comprises a global survey seeking views from women lawyers, as well as...
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Members are invited to attend an informal lunch on Tuesday 29 April 2025 with Chief Justice Debra Mortimer, as well as local judges, court staff and other members of the profession. The lunch will...
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The Bar Association will be closed for the Easter Long Weekend from tomorrow Friday 18 April 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday 22 April 2025. InBrief will resume publication on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.
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A reminder to members that there is a dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing collection in the Bar Association Library that offers members a variety of books and games on mental health,...
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Tomorrow, 18 April 2025, marks Good Friday, the Friday before Easter Sunday, on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.
Easter Sunday will be observed by Christians on 20...
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A memorial for the Hon Sally Brown AM will take place at 2pm on Tuesday, 22 April. It can be viewed on a livestream here.
The original vale notice can be viewed here.
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Registrations for CROSSROADS 2025, the ABA Annual Conference, are now open.
As a member of an Australian state or territory bar association, you have priority access to register for this marquee...
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The Practice Development Committee invites barristers to attend a CPD seminar and catered networking event, to which leading solicitors in the construction...
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The Terry Keaney Award Committee is calling for nominations for the Terry Keaney Award and a new award: The Bondie Award.
The Bondie Award is in honour of the late Greg Bond – an extraordinary...
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In February of this year, the Chief Justice of NSW announced that he would write to members of the legal profession in relation to a survey regarding Practical Legal Training (PLT) to be undertaken...
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Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is an annual festival that falls on 14 April this year. On this day, the Sikh community celebrates both the arrival of spring and the founding of Sikhism...
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The Industrial Relations Commission Amendment Rules 2025 (NSW) commenced on 7 April 2025.
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The Governor has approved the appointment of Mr Nicholas Broadbent SC as Deputy Senior Public Defender for a period of seven years commencing 14 April 2025.
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Passover, also known as Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and takes its...
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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for a Public Defender position under the Public Defenders Act 1995.
The position will be based in Dubbo and, subject to an initial...
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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...
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