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Retirement of Justice Rowan Darke

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Justice Rowan Darke will shortly retire from the Supreme Court after ten years of service. His Honour's last sitting will be on Wednesday, 16 August 2023 in Court 13A at 9.15am.

All members are...

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Tomorrow: Swearing in for Dr Kristina Stern SC

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Appointments

A formal ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Dr Kristina Stern SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and a Judge of Appeal will be held in Banco Court on Thursday, 8...

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Today: Final hours for Fees in Advance Reporting

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Practice Support

All barristers who hold/have held a trust money account for the purposes of receiving fees in advance, for the reporting period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, are required to...

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Capital Punishment Justice Project Event

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The Capital Punishment Justice Project is holding an event on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 hosted by the members of 6 St James Hall Chambers. Speakers will include the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG,...

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Tonight: WBF Welcome Drinks for Readers – Wednesday 7 June 2023

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Women Barristers Forum

Come and meet the 2023 May readers and share a drink with the Women Barrister's Forum. The event will be on Wednesday, 7 June 2023 from 4.00pm to 6.00pm at La Riveria (170...

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Bar FC draw again

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Wellbeing

Under clear skies today Bar FC continued their season by a solid performance against ABC FC. It seemed as though a win was just around the corner as Bar FC scored first with an assist from...

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Today: Final hours before statutory late fee - renewal of practising certificates

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All applications for renewal of practising certificates received after Wednesday, 7 June 2023 will attract the statutory late fee. All barristers should have received an email containing a link to...

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NSW Bar Association welcomes release of early result of inquiry into convictions of Kathleen Folbigg

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Media Release

On 5 June 2023, the NSW Bar Association welcomed the release by the Hon. T F Bathurst AC KC of his firm view of the result of the Inquiry into the convictions of Kathleen Megan Folbigg...

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IBA 2023 Annual Conference Scholarship Application Form

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Each year the International Bar Association holds an Annual Conference, which attracts the participation of some 6000 lawyers from more than 100 jurisdictions. The IBA's Legal Practice Division,...

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District Court Judicial Recruitment

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Recruitment

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.

For more information,...

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Bench Farewell for his Honour Judge Leonard Levy SC

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A bench farewell will be held on Monday, 26 June 2023 at 9.00am in the ceremonial courtroom on Level 21 of the John Maddison Tower for his Honour Judge Leonard Levy SC.

Members are invited to attend...

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Tonight: Senior Counsel Information Seminar

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A Senior Counsel Information Seminar will be held on Tuesday, 6 June 2023 starting in the Bar Common Room at 5.00 pm for all members who wish to apply for silk this year. The principles governing the...

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Tomorrow: Swearing in for Magistrate Stephan Herridge

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Appointments

The ceremony to mark the swearing in of Stephan Herridge as a Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales will be held in Court 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday,...

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Walking in Two Worlds – Working with First Nations people during coronial inquests

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In-person - Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Join the Inquests and Inquiries Committee on Wednesday, 28 June at 5.30pm in the NSWBA Common Room for a CPD on working with First Nations people during Coronial...

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Room for Sale in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers

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Practice Support

Owing to a recent Judicial appointment a ground floor room and a half is offered for sale in this unique art deco building in Parramatta.

The Chambers is located in the heart of...

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EOI: Panel of Criminal Case Conference Convernors

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Recruitment

The ACT Supreme Court is seeking expressions of interest for inclusion on the panel of criminal case conference convenors. Applications close on 19 June 2023.

For more information,...

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Reissued Practice Note SC CL 2 – Criminal Proceedings

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On 2 June 2023 the Chief Justice reissued Practice Note SC CL 2 – Criminal Proceedings, with a commencement date of 12 June 2023.

The revised Practice Note:

  • sets out the requirement for the...
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Room for Sale in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers

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Practice Support

Lachlan Macquarie Chambers has a well-appointed room for sale. Owner wishes to retire. Sale price reduced by $20,000.00. Your chance to be a part owner in a building in the very...

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Tomorrow: Swearing in for Magistrate Keisha Hopgood

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Appointments

The ceremony to mark the swearing in of Keisha Hopgood as a Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales will be held in Court 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court tomorrow...

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Suzie Miller, playwright, author of Prima Facie and RBG, Of Many One, on her new play Jailbaby and the role of the creative arts in policy development and law reform, in conversation with Bashir SC

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In-person - Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Suzie Miller’s new play 'Jailbaby' opens at the Griffin Theatre Company here in Sydney premiering in July. Jailbaby, like other plays Suzie has written, (such as...

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'Pathway' Platform to Launch for Motor Accidents Users

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Practice Support

The Personal Injury Commission will launch the new single digital dispute resolution platform called ‘Pathway’ for Motor Accidents staff, decision makers and users in the week...

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Tonight: Pathway to Silk

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Webinar - Monday, 5 June 2023

The Women Barristers Forum will present an online webinar on the topic of 'Pathway to Silk' at 5.15pm on Monday, 5 June 2023. Jodi Steele SC, Liz Collins SC, Dominique...

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Administrative Appeals Tribunal Appointments

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Appointments

The Commonwealth Government has appointed two new Deputy Presidents, and made short-term reappointment of 32 members and two Deputy Presidents to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal...

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Bar FC meet old foes Penal FC (now Perpetual)

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Yesterday Bar FC toiled hard and defended well to draw against Pendal FC 1-1.

Pendal FC are known for their skill on the ball and a rather large and quick striker who has proven to be a thorn in the...

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Retirement of Justice Phillip Hallen

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Justice Phillip Hallen will shortly retire from the Supreme Court after thirteen years of service, including as an Associate Judge. His Honour's last sitting will be on Friday, 30 June 2023 in Court...

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