A reminder to members that a variety of helpful wellbeing resources are available collection in the Bar Association Library that offers members a variety of books and games on addiction, ADHD,...
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The NSW Bar Association has today released a statement concerning the NSW Government’s Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) Bill 2025.
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The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory is hosting the fourth Language and the Law Conference in Darwin from 1 April to 2 April 2026. Click here for more information.
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Each year, 9 August is observed as International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The day marks the date of the inaugural session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982.The...
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Louise Byrne passed away on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. Louise was called to the Bar in 1998 and was a member of Frederick Jordan Chambers for 27 years. Louise practised primarily in environmental...
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The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved a new policy to make legal aid available to a complainant in sexual assault proceedings to object to a subpoena seeking the production of their personal records....
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The NSW Attorney General is seeking applications for three Public Defenders under the Public Defenders Act 1995, to be based in:
The NSW Bar Association's Costs and Fees Committee is pleased to invite you to attend this seminar on ‘Recent developments in costs – gross sum costs...
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A memorial service for Brian Herron KC will be held on Thursday, 14 August 2025 at 3pm at St James Church, King Street. To view the original vale notice, please click here.
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The accessibility webpage of the Supreme Court of New South Wales now includes a designated position that can be contacted by users of the Court to discuss accessibility issues. The accessibility...
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The Bar Library will have changed operating hours on Thursday 7 August. The library will open at 9am and close at 5pm and will be closed for one hour between 1–2pm. Response times to reference and...
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Harvey Cooper passed away on Saturday 2 August 2025 at the age of 93. Mr Cooper was called to the Bar in 1954 and was appointed as a judge of the District Court of New South Wales in 1978, where he...
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The newly revived Bar Book Club will meet on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
This month’s book is “Prophet Song” by Paul Lynch. Prophet Song won the 2023 Booker Prize.
Details: Tuesday, 5 August 2025...
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This CPD considers the intersection between law and psychology and how research in psychology can be used to improve legal practice. Join speakers Justice...
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Following extensive consultation with the Chief Judge of NSW, the Association and the District Court of NSW have updated the protocol for dealing with complaints of judicial conduct.
The protocol,...
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The Bar Association has a partnership with Member Advantage, a leading provider of benefits programs. Bar Association membership entitles you to special savings on shopping, dining,...
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Today is National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. The theme for this year is ‘Little Footsteps, Big Future’, which honours the journeys First Nations children take as they...
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Yesterday, the NSW Premier issued a media release which announced that the NSW Government will introduce a bill to parliament next week “to strengthen Working with Children Checks (WWCC) to better...
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The Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales has advised that the Industrial Court Criminal Practice Note 1 has been amended as of today. Practice Note 32 has also been amended.
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At its meeting on 24 July 2025, the Bar Council resolved by acclamation to award life membership of the New South Wales Bar Association to Stephen Odgers SC for exceptional service to the Bar...
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The Hon Chief Justice of Australia, Stephen Gageler AC, will launch Gerard Brennan's Articles and Speeches (Connor Court Publishing, 2025) at Banco Court, Level 13, Law Courts Building, 184 Phillip...
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Sir Anthony Mason Chambers – Room for licence or sale
External barrister’s room now available for sale or licence, offering views to Hyde Park and the Eastern Suburbs. Spanning a generous 18.48...
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Josh’s dad died from a rare blood cancer in 2018, a tragedy that no one (and no family) should ever have to suffer. He is therefore raising money to help Cure Cancer by running the City2Surf on...
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All Class B members should now have received an email with a link to the online system to renew their membership for 2025/2026. Your login details can be obtained by emailing reception@nswbar.asn.au.... Read more >
To assist barristers with childcare responsibilities to manage court or other commitments when children are ill or regular care arrangements are unavailable, the Bar Association has created an...
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