Inbrief

Senior Counsel Applications for 2025 are now open

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To All Members of the Outer Bar

President Dominic Toomey SC invites applications for Senior Counsel for 2025. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as...

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STEP Australia National Incapacity Conference 2025

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Sponsored

The STEP National Incapacity Conference brings together leading international legal and medical minds presenting on this very topical growth area of Incapacity. It is not to be missed. The...

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Area to Lease Lockhart Chambers

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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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The PPSA – noteworthy case developments

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Thursday, 10 July – In person 5-6pm

Join speakers Nicholas Mirzai and Nicola Bailey for a review of the latest case developments concerning the operation of the Personal Property Securities Act...

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NDIS matters in the Administrative Review Tribunal – Practice and procedure, and key changes to the NDIS Act

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Online- Wednesday, 09 July – 5-6pm

The NSW Bar Association's Accessibility Panel is pleased to invite you to attend its seminar on NDIS matters in the Administrative Review Tribunal, together with...

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Common Law Update 2025

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In Person - Tuesday, 08 July – 5pm- 6pm

The NSW Bar Association’s Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a seminar addressing recent developments in the common law. The seminar...

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Tomorrow: NBC skills refresh: Expert Evidence

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Wednesday, 02 July 2025 - Online via Zoom 5-6pm

The New Barristers Committee is pleased to host the next in its series of core skills “refresh” CPDs aimed at the junior bar.

Join Matt Sherman,...

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Children's Court Practice Note 20: Bail Proceedings

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The Children's Court will be adopting a partial decentralisation model commencing on 7 July 2025. Click here for more information.

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New Professional Standards Scheme commences 1 July 2025

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The NSW Bar Association is pleased to confirm that the fifth Bar Association Professional Standards Scheme will commence on 1 July 2025 following approval by the Professional Standards Council of New...

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Practising Certificate Renewals Closing Today

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All applications for renewal of practising certificates must be received by Monday, 30 June 2025. If you are intending to renew, please lodge your application as soon as possible today via the link...

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Tomorrow: Bar Book Club

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The newly revived Bar Book Club will meet on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

This month’s book is “A Psalm for the Wild-Built’” by Becky Chambers. It is described as a ‘solarpunk novella’ and won...

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Working with Technology in Hearings

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Thursday, 03 July – In person (5-6pm)

The NSW Bar Association's Media and Information Law and Technology (MILT) Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a panel discussion on this important...

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Certificate of Currency- PC Renewals

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If you have not yet received your practising certificate for 2025/2026 and you have your Professional Indemnity Insurance in place, please send your Certificate of Currency to...

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Accessibility Suggestions Inbox

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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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Conditions Attached to your Practising Certificate

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Certification has received a number of enquiries regarding conditions attached to barristers practising certificates.

The format of the practising certificate has not changed from previous years....

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Not Yet Received Your Practising Certificate for 2025/2026

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If the Bar Association has received a valid application to renew your practising certificate but will not be able to determine it before 1 July 2025, you will receive a letter from the Bar...

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If you are not intending to renew your practising certificate

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If you are not intending to renew your practising certificate and have not yet advised the Bar Association through the online renewal system, please either log on and resign your practising...

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NSW Bar Association Judicial Conduct Liaison Officers

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If you have concerns about the ability or behaviour of a member of the judiciary, there is a range of options available to you.

The Bar Association has protocols in place with the Supreme Court of...

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Cyber insurance for barristers

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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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Language and the Law Conference - 22 to 24 August 2025

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The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory is hosting the fourth Language and the Law Conference in Darwin from 22 to 24 August 2025. Click here for more information.

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Appointment of his Honour Judge Paul McGuire SC to the Supreme Court

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A formal ceremony to mark the appointment of his Honour Judge Paul McGuire SC to the Supreme Court will be held in Banco Court, on level 13, on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 at 9:15am.

The ceremony will be...

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Professional Indemnity Insurance information available on website

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The Bar Association website contains the four approved Professional Indemnity Insurance policies for the 2025/26 practicing year and a table comparing rule 79 for barristers to easily compare the...

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Tomorrow: Supreme Court farewell sitting for Justice David Davies

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The Supreme Court of NSW invites members to an informal farewell sitting to mark the retirement of the Hon Justice David Davies as a Judge of the Common Law Division. The farewell sitting will be...

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NCAT fees and charges from 1 July 2025

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NCAT's fees and charges for the filing of applications, appeals and other services will change on 1 July 2025.

Click here for more information.

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