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Diwali

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Diwali or Deepavali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’, will be celebrated today amidst a series of festivities spanning multiple days.

Versions of this festival, including Tihar and Bandi...

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Call for Submissions: 2026 CPD Regional Conference Series

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The NSW Bar Association is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2026 CPD Regional Conference Series, a premier opportunity for learning, networking, and professional development.

Whether...

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Final Notice - Nominations for 2026 Bar Council Election close at 4pm TODAY

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Eligible Members are reminded that nominations for the 2026 Bar Council must be received by 4:00pm today, Monday, 20 October 2025.

Nominations are acknowledged by email to the candidate within 24...

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Expressions of Interest – Judge of the District Court of NSW

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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.

Applicants must be either current or...

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Nominations for 2026 Bar Council Election

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Eligible Members are reminded that nominations for the 2026 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4:00pm on Monday, 20 October 2025.

Nominations are acknowledged by email to the...

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Bar Bushwalk - Sunday, 19 October - Stanwell Park Train Station to Austinmer Train Station

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This walk is 15.4kms over about 6 hours from Stanwell Park Train Station up to the Illawarra Escarpment and a steep descent down from Sublime Point to Austinmer Train Station, for a train trip back...

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Tonight: The 2025 Bathurst Lecture – 16 October 2025 – 5:30pm

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The Commercial Law Section will hold the 2025 Bathurst Lecture at 5.30pm on Thursday, 16 October 2025 in the Banco Court. The lecture will be delivered by the Hon Fabian Gleeson SC, who has decades...

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Amendment to UCPR Form 45 - Registration or filing of certificate of judgment or order

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On 7 October 2025 the Uniform Rules Committee approved an amendment to UCPR Form 45 (version 6) – Registration or filing of certificate of judgment or order. Please click here to find out more and...

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Tomorrow: Sold out: Commercial Law Section Annual Dinner – Thursday, 16 October 2025 – 6.30pm

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Please note this event is sold out, and is now waitlist only.

Members are warmly invited by the Commercial Law Section of the NSW Bar Association to its annual dinner following the conclusion of...

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The CLA's 60th Anniversary Commercial Law Conference

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Thursday, 30 October 1pm-5pm

The speakers and topics include:

  • The Hon Justice Brereton — The unconscionable corporation — reading the corporate mind

  • Professor Gregory Tolhurst —...

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Solution Focused Justice - A Cross Jurisdictional Symposium

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Friday, 20 February 2026 AND Saturday, 21 February 2026

On the 20th and 21st of February 2026, the Bugmy Bar Book, the NSW Bar Association, Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (New Zealand Institute of Judicial...

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WBF 2025 Women Silk’s Evening – DATE CHANGE

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Due to unforeseen circumstances the date of the WBF Women Silk’s Drinks has had to change.

The NEW DATE is Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at Social @ Verandah.

Click here to book.

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Tonight: Lawyers and Money: 20 Years On

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Lawyers and Money: 20 Years On is hosted by the Ethics Centre’s Executive Director, Dr Simon Longstaff AO.

Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 - 5pm arrival for 5:15pm start

Venue: Banco Court, Level...

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EPLA and NSW AIAL Chapter seminar: All I Want for Christmas is...a Federal EPA - Hybrid event - 15 October

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The Environmental Planning Law Association together with the Australian Institute of Administrative Law NSW Chapter will present a seminar: All I Want for Christmas is…a Federal EPA Wednesday, 15...

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2025 Women Silks Evening

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The Women Barristers Forum and the Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales invite all members of the Bar and Judiciary to celebrate the appointment to silk of Joanne Shepard SC, Lyndelle Barnett...

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Tomorrow: International arbitration advocacy masterclass

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Tuesday, 14 October – In person, 2.30-4.00pm

In this second seminar hosted by the NSW Bar Association as part of ACICA's Australian Arbitration Week, join some of the top advocates in...

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Tomorrow: Investor-State dispute settlement in the Asia-Pacific

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Tuesday, 14 October – In person, 9.30-11.00am

This is the first of two seminars hosted by the NSW Bar Association as part of ACICA's Australian Arbitration Week. Join a panel of some of...

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Retention of women at the NSW Bar

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Thursday, 30 October – In person, 5-6pm

The Women Barristers Forum (WBF) invites you to join us for a panel discussion featuring her Honour Justice Jane Needham SC (Federal Court of Australia) and...

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Commencement of Workplace Protections Act Amendments on Monday 13 October 2025

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On Monday 13 October 2025, several amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW) and Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) made by Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment...

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Public Defenders – Newcastle

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$325,380 p.a. plus 12% superannuation and $17,955 p.a. conveyance allowance

The NSW Attorney General is seeking applications for a Public Defender under the Public Defenders Act 1995, to...

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Annual General Meeting

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The Annual General Meeting of The New South Wales Bar Association (ABN 18 526 414 014) will be held in the Common Room of the New South Wales Bar Association, Basement, Selborne Chambers, 174-180...

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Swearing in ceremony for Peter Krisenthal and Paul Johnson

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Peter Krisenthal and Paul Johnson will be sworn in as judges of the District Court of New South Wales on Monday, 13 October 2025 at 9am in Court 21A, Level 21, John Maddison Tower.

The livestream...

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Room for sale on Third Floor, Wentworth Chambers

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A full room has become available for sale on Third Floor, Wentworth Chambers (see images here). Room is located on the eastern side with plentiful natural light, is fully air conditioned...

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Bar Library changed hours

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The Bar Library will have changed operating hours on Friday 10 October. The Library will open at 9am and close at 5pm and will be closed for one hour between 1pm and 2pm. Response times to...

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Tomorrow: Open Day for female and gender diverse law students

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Tomorrow the NSW Bar Association will be hosting female and gender diverse law students from 8:15am to 12:00pm. The Open Day provides an opportunity for female and gender diverse law students to meet...

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