Tomorrow, I will be chairing a CPD seminar of particular significance to all members of the NSW Bar about “Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing – What barristers need to know”.... Read more >
The NSW Bar Association's 2024-25 Annual Report – which includes the financial, directors' and auditor's reports for the 2024-25 financial year – is now available here.
The NSW Bar Association's...
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The remaining Silk Bows ceremonies for 2025 will be held on the following days:
Land & Environment Court - Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at 9:15am
Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia -...
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Nominations for the 2026 Bar Council Election closed at 4:00pm Monday, 20 October 2025.
Nominations have been received from 17 Senior Counsel and 46 members of the Junior Bar (including 12 under...
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The Diversity and Equality Committee would like to invite members of the NSW Bar to the Concert for Diversity, an artistic celebration of diversity on Thursday, 13 November 2025 in the Portrait...
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The Wellbeing Committee is pleased to announce that the annual Bench & Bar Lunch will be held at the Social Dining at Verandah (55-65 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025...
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The President of the NSW Bar Association, Dominic Toomey SC, is pleased to chair a CPD on the “Law of War”.
The panel of speakers includes:
Dr Helen...
In 1934 Yolngu leader Dhakiyarr Wirrapanda went missing while being returned to his tribal lands, after the High Court of Australia had quashed his...
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The Bar Library will have changed operating hours for the week of 20-24 October. The Library will open at 9am and close at 5pm and will be closed for one hour between 1 & 2pm. Response times to...
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From 1 July 2026, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations (AML/CTF) will come into effect for a range of new businesses and...
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The Bar Association is delighted to welcome Judge Patricia Lees, the Honorary Recorder of Guildford Crown Court (United Kingdom). Judge Lees will...
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On Thursday 16 October 2025 Bar FC completed season 2025, bowing out of the Domain Soccer League semi final with a 2-1 defeat.
Down 2-0 at half time, Bar FC were dominant in the second half with an...
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The ABA Taxation Committee will be holding a CPD on GST/VAT Anti-Avoidance on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at 5PM.
Click here for the flyer and to register.
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The Forbes Society is pleased to inform members of the Fourteenth Annual Plunkett Lecture “The Model of a Modern Solicitor General” which will be delivered by the NSW Solicitor General, Michael...
Read more >The Honourable Chief Justice William Alstergren AO and the Judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) invite members of the New South Wales Bar Association to attend the...
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Register by Friday 24 October to receive 30% off with promo code JUSTICEBAR30.
The Law Council of Australia is excited to announce that the National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference will...
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Diwali or Deepavali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’, will be celebrated today amidst a series of festivities spanning multiple days.
Versions of this festival, including Tihar and Bandi...
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The use of AI in court has become a topical issue. Practitioners around Australia have been referred to regulatory bodies and disciplined for failing to...
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The NSW Bar Association is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2026 CPD Regional Conference Series, a premier opportunity for learning, networking, and professional development.
Whether...
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Eligible Members are reminded that nominations for the 2026 Bar Council must be received by 4:00pm today, Monday, 20 October 2025.
Nominations are acknowledged by email to the candidate within 24...
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The NSW Bar Association Legal Assistance Referral Scheme (LARS) is hosting a thank you function for participating members on Thursday, 20 November 2025. LARS has formally existed since 1996 and...
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The Women Barristers Forum and the Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales invite all members of the Bar and Judiciary to celebrate the appointment to silk of Joanne Shepard SC, Lyndelle Barnett...
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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a Judge of the District Court of NSW under the District Court Act 1973.
Applicants must be either current or...
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The Annual Commonwealth Law Conference will be held Friday, 27 February 2026 8:30AM - 3:00PM and will be followed by a networking funtion at the Hilton, 488 George St, Sydney NSW 2000.
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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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