Program release: NSW Bar Association CPD Regional Conference Series 2025

06/02/2025

The NSW Bar Association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Regional CPD Conference Series. This is an exclusive opportunity to advance your professional development, gain expert insights, and connect with colleagues while earning CPD points across Ethics, Practice Management, Barristers’ Skills, and Substantive Law categories.

The series will feature esteemed judges, senior counsel, and experienced practitioners delivering tailored sessions on key legal topics.

Confirmed Speakers:

• The Honourable Justice Sarah Huggett, Chief Judge, District Court of NSW
• The Honourable Justice David Chin, Vice President, Industrial Relations Commission of NSW & Judge of the Industrial Court of NSW
• The Honourable Justice James Stevenson, Supreme Court of NSW
• The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden, Supreme Court of NSW
• The Honourable Justice Kristina Stern, Supreme Court of NSW
• His Honour Judge Scotting, District Court of NSW
• Her Honour Judge Wass SC, District Court of NSW
• His Honour Judge Priestley SC, District Court of NSW
• His Honour Judge Graham Turnbull SC, District Court of NSW
• His Honour Judge C Smith SC, District Court of NSW
• Her Honour Judge Musgrave, District Court of NSW
• His Honour Judge Anderson, District Court of NSW
• The Honourable John Sacker, Former Justice, Supreme Court of NSW
• The Honourable Stephen Robb KC, Former Justice, Supreme Court of NSW

And many more. Please refer to the individual program for additional speakers and topics.

Conference Dates, Locations, and Programs:

• Newcastle: Saturday, 22 February – Novotel Newcastle Beach - Newcastle Program 2025
• Ballina (North Coast): Saturday, 8 March – Ballina RSL Club - North Coast Program 2025
• Orange: Saturday, 22 March – Greenhouse of Orange - Orange Program 2025
• Sydney: Saturday, 29 March – Hyatt Regency Sydney (also available online; regional attendees can join the Sydney live stream for a nominal fee) - Sydney Program 2025

These conferences offer exceptional networking opportunities during morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea breaks.

Don’t miss out – space is limited, and registrations are now open. Download the full programme for your preferred location and secure your spot today via the registration portal.

(Alternatively, you may copy and paste this link in to your browser, https://nswbar.eventsair.com/2025-regional-conference-series/register-here/Site/Register)

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our conferences in Newcastle, Ballina, Orange, or Sydney this February and March!

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