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Seminar: The latest developments in class actions

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Friday, 29 August, 9am – 12:30pm – in-person or via Zoom

This seminar will feature a panel of judges — the Hon Justices Frances Williams, Bernard Murphy and Lisa Nichols —...

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Sold Out! WBF social event, 5-7pm tonight

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The Women Barristers Forum is hosting an evening of socialising, drinks and canapes at Banco Chambers from 5pm to 7pm tonight. This event is an opportunity to relax and reconnect with our colleagues,...

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In Sydney: Sir Gibbs Salika on 50 Years of Papua New Guinea Independence

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As Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence, the Whitlam Institute invites members of the legal community to a special address by PNG’s longest-serving Chief Justice. Sir Gibbs...

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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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Tomorrow: WBF social event – 21 August 2025

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Join the Women Barristers Forum at Banco Chambers for an evening of socialising, drinks and canapes, from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, 21 August 2025. This event is an opportunity to relax and reconnect...

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Updated Direct Access Factsheet

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The NSW Bar Association recommends any members who accept direct access matters read the updated Direct Access Factsheet which can be accessed here.

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Amended Practice Notes – Industrial Relations Commission

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Arising from a review by the Industrial Relations Commission of Practice Notes, the following revised Practice Notes were made on 14 August 2025 and are now published on the Industrial Relations...

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Reissued Practice Note SC Gen 22 – Pronunciation of Names, Forms of Address, and Cultural Protocols for Deceased First Nations People in Proceedings

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Today, the Chief Justice reissued Practice Note SC Gen 22 – Pronunciation of Names, Forms of Address, and Cultural Protocols for Deceased First Nations People in Proceedings, with a commencement...

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Michele Kearns awarded 2025 Australian Law Award

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On Thursday, 14 August 2025, Michele Kearns, clerk of Martin Place Chambers, won the 2025 Australian Law Award for the category of Operations or Support Professional of the Year.

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Have you moved or changed any of your contact details recently?

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Clause 61 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 requires a barrister to notify the Bar Association, in writing, of any change in the particulars relating to the barrister...

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Tomorrow: Catch-Up in the Common Room

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Friday, 15 August 2025, 12:30pm - NSWBA Common Room

The Wellbeing Committee cordially invites members of the Bar and clerks to a lunchtime social gathering in the NSWBA Common Room on Friday, 15...

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2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards

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The Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites you to the 2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards on Friday 5 September 2025 at 6pm at Micro Barangaroo.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the...

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Today: 2025 Sybil Morrison Lecture

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Thursday, 14 August - In person, 5-7pm

The Diversity and Equality Committee (DEC) is pleased to invite you to the 2025 Sybil Morrison Lecture. The lecture will be held on Thursday, 14 August 2025 in...

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BarCare: Confidential Consultation, Counselling and Care

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BarCare is an independent, professional counselling service, which helps the Bar to access appropriate psychological support when dealing with issues that may impact on their mental health and...

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Cash rate target lowered to 3.6%, effective 13 August 2025

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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 12 August 2025 to lower the cash rate target to 3.6%, from 3.85%. Accordingly, the maximum rate of interest on unpaid legal costs as permitted by s...

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Today: First Nations Programs Information & Networking Evening – 13 August 2025

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The NSW Bar Association is hosting a First Nations Programs Information & Networking Evening on Wednesday, 13 August 2025 in the Association’s Common Room (Selborne Chambers, Sub Basement Level,...

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Australian Young Lawyer Awards – Law Council of Australia

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Nominations for the Law Council of Australia’s 2025 Australian Young Lawyer Awards close at 5pm AEST on Friday 29 August 2025. More information, including the guidelines and nomination form, are...

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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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Today: Moral injury and wellbeing at the Bar (updated)

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Tuesday, 12 August - In person, 5-6pm

This CPD will focus on a critical issue which all barristers should be aware of for their own wellbeing - moral injury. Relevant to all barristers, no matter...

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Today: Forbes Society – Occasional Lecture Monday, 11 August 2025

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The Forbes Society is pleased to inform members that on Monday, 11 August 2025 Professor Mark Lunney, Junior Vice-President of the Society, will present an occasional lecture at 5.15 pm in Court 13A,...

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Amendment to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules - Amendment to rule 35.3B and forms 40 and 163

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On 6 August 2025 the Uniform Rules Committee approved Amendment No 106 to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules and an amendment to UCPR forms 40 and 163.

Amendment No 106

The amendment relates to rule...

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Supreme Court lift access delays due to remediation works

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Court users are advised that access to the Supreme Court within the Law Courts Building is currently impacted due to essential and unavoidable lift remediation and upgrade works.

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FCFOA Practice and procedure update: new General Federal Law Rules made and registered, commencing 1 September 2025

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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2025 (New GFL Rules) have been made by the Court, and will commence on 1 September 2025.

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