The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 1 April 2025 to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.10%. Accordingly, the rate of interest on unpaid legal costs prescribed by s 195 of the...
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This CPD session introduces a new cyber insurance policy designed specifically for NSW barristers to address the evolving cyber risks faced...
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What are the implications for counsel arguing proprietary estoppel cases of the High Court decision on 11 December 2024 in Kramer v Stone [2024] HCA 48?
In this...
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The funeral for David Burwood will be held at 11am on Wednesday the 9th April 2025, at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Darling Point NSW. All are welcome to attend the service and...
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The 31 March 2025 deadline for continuing professional development (CPD) compliance is today. All barristers should familiarize themselves with the requirements of the Legal Profession Uniform...
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Katrina Dawson was a much-loved member of the New South Wales Bar, where she excelled. She was tragically killed during the Lindt Cafe siege. The Katrina Dawson Award seeks to encourage women to...
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Trans Day of Visibility, held annually on 31 March, is a day to celebrate trans pride and raise awareness about trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements.
Trans Day of...
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Eid Al-Fitr commences on Monday, 31 March 2025. Also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast”, Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the Month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the...
Read more >The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFOA) has provided a practice and procedure update concerning regulation changes in family law commencing 1 April 2025.
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Learn about the threats facing barristers and how to avoid them in the recent CPD series on cybersecurity, ahead of the upcoming online lunchtime CPD on Wednesday 2 April about the new cybersecurity...
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The NSW Online Registry website has been affected by a data breach.
DCJ reported the breach to Cyber Security NSW and the NSW Police, and it is now subject to an active police investigation.
DCJ...
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Stephen Gardiner of Waratah Chambers will be driving in the 2025 Beyond the Bitumen Tour, from the evening of Thursday 27 March to Monday 31 March 2025. The annual car rally through the...
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As autumn rolls around, so does flu season! The Wellbeing Committee has organised for all members to be protected by offering the 2025 Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine on Tuesday, 8 April...
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On Sunday, 13 April 2025, Bar Bushwalking will undertake its first walk for the 2025 year.
This is a spectacular walk along fire trail and ridge lines in the Blue Mountains near Winmalee.... Read more >
David Burwood passed away around 16 March 2025.
David came to Australia in 1973 from the UK. Before he left England he worked as a volunteer teacher in Uganda prior to gaining a degree in...
Read more >The Law and Justice Foundation of NSW’s Justice Fellowships provide an opportunity for awarded Fellows to conduct in-depth exploration of pressing legal and justice issues in New South Wales. Each...
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The District Court of NSW has issued the following Criminal Practice Notes:
The Toongabbie Legal Centre (TLC) will be hosting a series of one-day Continuing Legal Education seminars over March 2025. The TLC is a non-profit community legal centre that has been providing free...
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The Law Council of Australia's International Law Section invites members to attend its International Law and Practice Course 2025, which runs over 8 sessions from March through October.
The next...
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Reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) will take effect on 10 June 2025 bringing a substantial and far-reaching change to Australian law. Individuals will...
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A celebration of Michael Fokkes’ life will be held at the Palm House in the Botanic Gardens at 2pm on Tuesday 1 April 2025. His family requests that attendees wear something navy blue, which...
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The Bar Knitting Group will meet today at 5:30 pm in the Level 22 Chambers conference room. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
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Thorny ethical issues can arise around the mediation table. Examples include:
Should a mediation proceed if the other side’s representative lacks...
The Industrial Relations Commission is hosting a seminar on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 entitled 'Appearing in the Commission – The Basics', presented by Justice Chin, Vice President and Commissioner...
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This article provides a list of upcoming CPDs during CPD intensives ahead of the CPD year end on 31 March 2025. Please refer to the CPD calendar on the NSW Bar Association website for a complete list...
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