Applications for renewal of practising certificates will be opening shortly. All barristers will receive an email containing a link to renew their practising certificates using the same online system...
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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...
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The International Bar Association’s (IBA) ‘50:50 by 2030’ Project aims to explore the lack of gender parity across all levels of the legal profession. The IBA is conducting a global anonymous...
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His Honour Brian Herron KC passed away on Sunday, 4 May 2025. Brian was called to the Bar in 1955 and was a long-time member of Eleven Wentworth Chambers. He took silk in 1976, and was a judge...
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The Chief Justice of NSW, the Hon A S Bell and the Chief Judge at Common Law, the Hon Ian Harrison, have today published a memorandum regarding delays in the disposition of bail applications.
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The room has built-in cupboards, shelving throughout, robing cupboard, together with air conditioning, painted in neutral tones with plenty of natural light.
4 Wentworth Chambers is a busy,...
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Every barrister who holds a NSW practising certificate, is a member of the Bar Association and has approved professional indemnity insurance, is covered by the NSW Bar Association’s Professional...
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Vesak, the day of the full moon in the month of May (lunar month of Vesakha), is the most sacred day of the year for many Buddhists around the world. The day commemorates the birth of...
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Peter Capelin KC has passed away. Peter was called to the Bar in 1964, took silk in 1979 and was formerly a member of Eight Selborne Chambers and University Chambers.
The funeral details will...
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The NSW Bar Association has today issued a media release on the review of doli incapax announced by the NSW Attorney - General the Hon. Michael Daley MP.
To view the media release,...
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A formal ceremony to mark the appointment of Stephen Free SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of NSW and a Judge of Appeal will be held on Monday, 12 May, 9:15am-10:00am in the Banco Court. A morning...
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The farewell ceremony for Justice Fabian Gleeson, who is retiring from the Court of Appeal in May, will take place on Friday 9 May 2025, 9.15am - 10.00am in the Banco Court, Queens Square Law Courts...
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Attorney General Michael Daley has announced the appointment of seven new magistrates, including Kirk Dailly of the Sixth Floor Windeyer Chambers. To read the full media release, please...
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Yesterday Bar FC resumed the Domain Soccer League competition with a spirited and driven performance against Factset FC. When the final whistle blew, Bar FC was victorious 2-0.
Prior to the match,...
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This annual one-day Conference will be held on Saturday 24 May 2025 with attendance options being in-person at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Hotel or virtual.
The Conference, which...
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Frederick Jordan Chambers is the largest chambers in Sydney. Barristers within the chambers practise within a diverse range of practice areas. The Chambers has internal and external rooms currently...
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Exciting news - the Bar Book Club is reconvening! On the First Tuesday of each month, barristers, clerks, members of the judiciary are all invited to the reinvigorated Bar Book Club...
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Particularly during the Practising Certificate renewals period, barristers and clerks are reminded to ensure their communications with Association staff are always respectful and courteous. Bar...
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The District Court of New South Wales has released two practice notes which commenced on the 5th of May 2025:
Practice note 32: Management of Criminal Proceedings listed in the Downing Centre
Members are encouraged to regularly review the Cybersecurity Guidance for NSW Barristers that was published on 28 June 2024.
The guidelines identify preventative steps that barristers should take to...
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John Marshall SC, formerly of Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers, passed away on 30 April 2025. John was called to the Bar in 1988 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2002. John retired...
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The International Committee of the NSW Bar Association has created a brochure to market, and inform inhouse counsel and legal practitioners in the Asia-Pacific region about the use of NSW barristers...
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The Toongabbie Legal Centre is holding a two-day advocacy workshop over Saturday 10 May and Saturday 17 May 2025, at the Local Courts at Downing Centre, 143-147 Liverpool Street. Course fees are...
Read more >The Law and Justice Foundation of NSW is taking applications for the 2025 Justice Fellowships. The application deadline is Sunday, 4 May 2025 at 11:59pm. Applicants will be notified of the selection...
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The Honourable Margaret Stone AO FAAL was a scholar, academic, teacher, practitioner, judge, Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, leader and mentor. Throughout her career she taught,...
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