Inbrief

Lesbian Visibility Day

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Diversity

Lesbian Visibility Day, observed annually on 26 April, is a day to recognise and celebrate the contributions of lesbians around the world. It is also a day to raise awareness of issues...

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Today: Annual Protective Law update: Significant developments from 2024 of which barristers should be aware

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Thursday, 24 April 2025 (Online 5-6pm)

Irina Hoskinson (Latham Chambers) and Daniel Yazdani (13th Floor St James Hall) will outline the nature of the protective jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of...

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Tomorrow: Bench Farewell for her Honour Judge Hock

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The District Court of NSW invites members to a bench farewell for her Honour Judge Penelope Hock, to be held on Thursday 24 April 2025 at 9:00am in the ceremonial courtroom on Level 21 John Maddison...

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International Bar Association Women in Law survey

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The IBA’s 50:50 by 2030 Project aims to explore the lack of gender parity across the legal profession. Phase 2 of the project comprises a global survey seeking views from women lawyers, as well as...

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Lunch with Federal Court Chief Justice, the Hon Debra Mortimer

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Members are invited to attend an informal lunch on Tuesday 29 April 2025 with Chief Justice Debra Mortimer, as well as local judges, court staff and other members of the profession. The lunch will...

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Office and Library Hours during Easter Long Weekend

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The Bar Association will be closed for the Easter Long Weekend from tomorrow Friday 18 April 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday 22 April 2025. InBrief will resume publication on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.

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Mental health and wellbeing resources at the Bar Library

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Wellbeing

A reminder to members that there is a dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing collection in the Bar Association Library that offers members a variety of books and games on mental health,...

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Good Friday

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Tomorrow, 18 April 2025, marks Good Friday, the Friday before Easter Sunday, on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.

Easter Sunday will be observed by Christians on 20...

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Funeral Notice: The Hon Sally Brown AM

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Vale

A memorial for the Hon Sally Brown AM will take place at 2pm on Tuesday, 22 April. It can be viewed on a livestream here.

The original vale notice can be viewed here.

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Registrations for ABA Crossroads Conference now open

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Registrations for CROSSROADS 2025, the ABA Annual Conference, are now open.

As a member of an Australian state or territory bar association, you have priority access to register for this marquee...

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Today: Pafburn Pty Limited v The Owners - Strata Plan No 84674 [2024] HCA 49 and the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW): a view from the Bench and the Bar

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Tuesday, 15 April 2025 - in - person 5-6pm

The Practice Development Committee invites barristers to attend a CPD seminar and catered networking event, to which leading solicitors in the construction...

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Nominations now open for the Terry Keaney and Bondie Awards

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The Terry Keaney Award Committee is calling for nominations for the Terry Keaney Award and a new award: The Bondie Award.

The Bondie Award is in honour of the late Greg Bond – an extraordinary...

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Supreme Court review of Practical Legal Training in New South Wales

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In February of this year, the Chief Justice of NSW announced that he would write to members of the legal profession in relation to a survey regarding Practical Legal Training (PLT) to be undertaken...

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Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)

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Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is an annual festival that falls on 14 April this year. On this day, the Sikh community celebrates both the arrival of spring and the founding of Sikhism...

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Industrial Relations Commission Amendment Rules 2025 (NSW)

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The Industrial Relations Commission Amendment Rules 2025 (NSW) commenced on 7 April 2025.

Click here for more information.

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Nicholas Broadbent SC appointed Deputy Senior Public Defender

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The Governor has approved the appointment of Mr Nicholas Broadbent SC as Deputy Senior Public Defender for a period of seven years commencing 14 April 2025.

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Passover

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Passover, also known as Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and takes its...

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Expressions of Interest - Public Defender - Dubbo and Surrounding Areas

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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for a Public Defender position under the Public Defenders Act 1995.

The position will be based in Dubbo and, subject to an initial...

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Mutual Recognition of multi-jurisdiction professional standards schemes

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If you have a practice that operates across Australian jurisdictions you should read the Guidance Note issued by the Professional Standards Councils on 'Mutual recognition of multi-jurisdiction...

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Today: An Update on Succession Law – Recent cases

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Thursday, 10 April ( In person 5-6pm)

Succession Law is one of the largest areas of NSW Supreme Court litigation, with over 1000 cases commenced in family provision, contested probate and estate...

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Today: Navigating the “murky waters” of s 151Z of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

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Wednesday, 09 April (Online via zoom 5-6pm)

The NSW Bar Association’s Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a seminar on ‘Navigating the “murky waters” of s 151Z of the...

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Corporations Proceedings in the Federal Court - 13 May 2025

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The Federal Court of Australia is holding the Corporations Proceedings in the Federal Court seminar on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 5:00pm.

For more information, click here.

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Today: Hammerschlag CJ in Eq in conversation with Ian Davidson SC

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In Person - Tuesday, 8 April 2025 5-6pm

The Succession and Protective Law Committee is delighted that the Hon. Justice David Hammerschlag, Chief Judge in Equity, will contribute to our 2025...

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President's Message 7 April 2025

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President's Message

I will be stepping down as President on 22 May 2025, consistent with the recent tradition of Presidents serving 18-month terms. The Bar Council will hold an election that day to...

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Reminder: Flu Vaccinations 2025

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Wellbeing

A reminder to all members who have registered for the 2025 flu vaccinations that the vaccinations will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 8 April 2025 from 4:30-6:30pm at the New South Wales Bar...

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