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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Following my announcement in December that Andreas Heger, our Executive Director, is stepping down in July 2025, I am delighted to inform members that the Bar Council has...
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The Women Barristers Forum, in conjunction with the NSW Women Lawyers Association, is delighted to announce the date for the next bi-annual Janet Coombs Lunch to Welcome New Women Readers to the NSW...
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Andrew Combe, of Third Floor Wentworth Chambers, passed away on 29 April 2025. Andrew was called to the Bar in 2005 and contributed much to the profession as a member of the Common Law...
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Chief Justice Mortimer has issued a notice to the profession regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Court of Australia. To read the notice, please click here.
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Expressions of interest are sought for membership of the Association’s committees for 2025/2026. Information about each of the Association’s 25 committees is available here. To apply, please use...
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The Bar Association is delighted to announce that Haiqiu Zhu is the recipient of the Katrina Dawson Award for May 2025.
Haiqiu was admitted as a solicitor in April 2021, having studied a...
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On 19 May 2025, the Bar Association’s Legal Assistance Referral Scheme (LARS) will commence its Coronial Inquests Pilot Program (CIPP). The CIPP expands the...
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A ceremonial sitting of a Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia will be held in Sydney on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 to farewell the Hon Justice John Nicholas as a judge of the Federal Court of...
Read more >His Honour Judge Mark Cleary, formerly of 8th Floor Selborne Chambers, will be welcomed with a ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) on Wednesday, 30...
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The Bar Knitting Group will meet from 5:30pm on Tuesday 29 April 2025, in the conference room of Level 22 Chambers. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. Bring some show...
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The WBF Executive invite you to join us for a meeting of the Women Barristers Forum on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 4:30pm at Banco Chambers, Level 15, 60 Martin Place.
We welcome women barristers of...
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Expressions of interest are sought for membership of the Association’s committees for 2025/2026. Information about each of the Association’s 25 committees is available here. To apply, please use...
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Members are advised that by agreement between the ODPP, CDPP and the District Court, CDPP matters committed from the Local Court to the District Court (Downing Centre) will now be listed in the Court...
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Beautifully fitted out room and a half (4500 shares) with extensive flame mahogany inlaid cupboards and shelving for books/folders. Marble work station, robing and drinks areas. Easily accommodates...
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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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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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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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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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