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Bar Library operating hours - 6 and 10 June

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The Bar Library will have changed operating hours on Friday 6 June and Tuesday 10 June due to staff availability. The library will open at 9am and close at 5pm and will be closed for one hour during...

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Late Fee will apply to Renewal of Practising Certificate Applications Received After 7 June 2025

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Applications for renewal of practising certificates are now open. All barristers should have received an email containing a link to renew their practising certificates using the same online system as...

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Reminder: Fees in Advance Reporting Due 7 June 2025

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Please be reminded that all barristers who hold/ have held a trust money account for the purposes of receiving fees in advance, for the reporting period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, are required to...

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Federal Court of Australia: Farewell Ceremonial Sitting for Justice Anna Katzmann

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A ceremonial sitting of a Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia will be held in Sydney on Friday, 20 June 2025 to farewell the Hon Justice Anna Katzmann as a judge of the Federal Court of...

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Eid al-Adha

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In Australia, Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is expected to fall on Friday, 6 June 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon.

Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Thul Hijjah,...

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Media release: District Court of NSW celebrates Central Court opening

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The District Court of NSW has issued a media release regarding the reopening of Central Courthouse on Liverpool street. To read the release, please click here.

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Tomorrow: FCFCOA Ceremonial sitting to welcome her Honour Judge Marquard

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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Div 2) invites members of the Bar to attend a Ceremonial Sitting on Thursday, 5 June 2025 at 9:30am (AEST) in Courtroom 13.1, Level 13, William...

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Expressions of Interest: Member - NSW Sentencing Council

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The NSW Attorney General is calling for applications to be considered for appointment to the NSW Sentencing Council. There are three vacancies:

  • a member representing the general community who has...

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Mabo Day

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Today is Mabo Day, a commemoration of the decision of the High Court in Mabo v Queensland (No 2), handed down on 3 June 1992. Following the Mabo decision, Australia’s Federal Parliament passed the...

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IRC Practice Note 14B

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Members are advised that the Industrial Relations Commission has rescinded Practice Note 14A, and it has been replaced with Practice Note 14B. The Practice Note is the Usual Directions for...

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NBC boardroom practice development lunch: Insolvency

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The New Barristers’ Committee invites under 5s interested in insolvency law to a lunchtime practice development session.

When: Tuesday 10 June 2025, 1-2pm

Where: Banco Chambers

What: Bring your...

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Bar News Autumn 2025 is out now

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The Autumn edition of Bar News is now online and can be viewed here. It features an obituary for the Hon Tom Hughes AO KC, written by the Hon John Sackar AM KC, as well as articles about the NSW...

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Last chance! Apply Now for the BarADR Mediator Accreditation Recognition Scheme

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Applications are now open for the BarADR Mediator Accreditation Recognition Scheme.

In order to be eligible for recognition by the NSW Bar Association as an accredited mediator, you must:

  • hold a...
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Tonight: Bar Book Club

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Wellbeing

The newly revived Bar Book Club will meet on Tuesday, 3 June 2025 to discuss our second book and to collectively choose our third book. Be there or miss out (even if you haven’t finished...

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Senior Counsel Information Seminar

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A Senior Counsel Selection Information Seminar is being held by the President Dominic Toomey SC tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 June 2025 in the Bar Common Room at 5.00pm for all barristers who wish to apply...

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Pride Month

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Pride Month is celebrated in June each year, internationally and in New South Wales. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ communities, reflect on LGBTQIA+ history and...

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Media Release: NSW Government passes bill banning private electronic monitoring for bail

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The Attorney-General of NSW, Michael Daley has issued a media release concerning the passage of legislation banning the use of privately arranged and funded electronic monitoring for people on bail.... Read more >

Renewal of Practising Certificates

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Applications for renewal of practising certificates are now open. All barristers should have received an email containing a link to renew their practising certificates using the same online system as...

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Bar Bushwalk: Berowra Waters Walking Track - 1 June 2025

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The second Bar Bushwalk of 2025 will be on Sunday, 1 June 2025 from Berowra to Cowan on the Berowra Waters walking track, which is part of the Great North Walk and which features stunning views from...

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Bar Library operating hours - 30 May and 2 June

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The Bar Library will have changed operating hours on Friday 30 May and Monday 2 June due to staff availability. The Library will open at 9am and close at 5pm and will be closed for one hour during...

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Retirement of Justice James Stevenson

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Members are invited to an informal ceremony to mark the retirement of the Honourable Justice James Stevenson at 9:15am on Friday, 13 June 2025 in Court 12D.

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IRC Protocol on the use of audio-visual links

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The Industrial Relations Commission has published a ‘Protocol on the use of audio-visual links’ on the IRC website. To read the Protocol, please click here.

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Forbes Society – Joint Presentation with the Ngara Yura Committee Tuesday, 3 June 2025

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The Francis Forbes Society is pleased to inform members of the Bar Association of a joint presentation with the Ngara Yura Committee of the Judicial Commission of NSW on Tuesday, 3 June 2025 at 5.30...

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Expressions of Interest for the Lower Ground Floor Wentworth & Selborne Chambers

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The NSW Bar Association will be relocating its offices in Wentworth & Selborne Chambers from 1 July 2025; the Common Room, Board Room and Library will remain in their current locations.

The...

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Senior counsel information seminar

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A senior counsel information seminar will be held on Tuesday, 3 June 2025 at 5.00 pm in the Bar Common Room for all members who wish to apply for silk this year. The principles governing the...

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