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Common Law Update 2025

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In person - Tuesday, 08 July 5- 6pm

The NSW Bar Association’s Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a seminar addressing recent developments in the common law. The seminar is...

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The PPSA – noteworthy case developments

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In person - Thursday, 10 July 5-6pm

Join speakers Nicholas Mirzai and Nicola Bailey for a review of the latest case developments concerning the operation of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009...

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Class B Renewals Now Open

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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 >

Parliamentary Inquiry Recommends Decriminalisation of Cannabis

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The New South Wales Bar Association has released a statement concerning the Parliamentary committee inquiry recommendation that “the Government decriminalise personal use and possession of...

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2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards

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The Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites you to the 2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards on Friday 5 September 2025 at 6pm at Micro Barangaroo.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the...

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National NAIDOC Week 2025 – Celebrating 50 years: 6 – 13 July 2025

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Next week is NAIDOC Week, which presents an opportunity for all Australians to learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures, histories and achievements. 2025 marks an especially powerful...

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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: Working with Technology in Hearings

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Thursday, 03 July – In person, 5-6pm

The NSW Bar Association's Media and Information Law and Technology (MILT) Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a panel discussion on this important...

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NDIS matters in the Administrative Review Tribunal – Practice and procedure, and key changes to the NDIS Act

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Wednesday, 09 July – Online, 5-6pm

The NSW Bar Association's Accessibility Panel is pleased to invite you to attend its seminar on NDIS matters in the Administrative Review Tribunal, together with...

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Land and Environment Court: Commissioners and Acting Commissioners

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The NSW Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as:

  • Commissioners of the Land and Environment Court of NSW
  • Acting Commissioners of the Land and Environment...
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STEP Australia National Incapacity Conference 2025

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The STEP National Incapacity Conference brings together leading international legal and medical minds presenting on this very topical growth area of Incapacity. It is not to be missed. The...

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Senior Counsel Applications for 2025 are now open

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President Dominic Toomey SC invites applications for Senior Counsel for 2025. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as senior counsel by the President of...

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Conditions Attached to your Practising Certificate

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Certification has received a number of enquiries regarding conditions attached to barristers practising certificates.

The format of the practising certificate has not changed from previous years....

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Forbes Society – Legal History Tutorial Thursday, 10 July 2025

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The Forbes Society is pleased to inform members that at 5.15 pm on Thursday, 10 July 2025 in Court 13A, Level 13 Law Courts Building, the Hon JC Campbell KC will present a legal history tutorial on...

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ABA Annual Conference - Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest

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The ABA Annual Conference is taking place on 29 August at the W Sydney hotel. This year's theme is "Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest".

The program includes an opening address...

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The Windeyer Sessions 2026 - Italy (Save the Date)

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TWS goes to Italy in 2026. The Windeyer Sessions is proud to announce that after the enormous success of TWS 2025 in France, The Windeyer Sessions is launching another conference next...

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Area to Lease Lockhart Chambers

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A rare opportunity has arisen to take a lease in the much sought after Lockhart Chambers. The space is located behind the foyer on the Ground Floor of Lockhart Chambers and will become available for...

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Today: NBC skills refresh: Expert Evidence

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Wednesday, 02 July 2025 - Online via Zoom 5-6pm

The New Barristers Committee is pleased to host the next in its series of core skills “refresh” CPDs aimed at the junior bar.

Join Matt Sherman,...

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Tomorrow: Industrial Relations Court welcome ceremony for Commissioner Tony Howell

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A formal ceremony to mark the appointment of Tony Howell as a Commissioner of the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales will be held in Court 4.1, on Level 4 of the Chief Secretary...

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Shereef Habib SC appointed to District Court of NSW

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Shereef Habib SC, of Tenth Floor Chambers, has been appointed to the District Court. Mr Habib will be sworn in as a judge on 31 July 2025. To read the full press release, please click here.

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Children's Court Practice Note 20: Bail Proceedings

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The Children's Court will be adopting a partial decentralisation model commencing on 7 July 2025. Click here for more information.

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New Professional Standards Scheme commences 1 July 2025

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The NSW Bar Association is pleased to confirm that the fifth Bar Association Professional Standards Scheme will commence on 1 July 2025 following approval by the Professional Standards Council of New...

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Practising Certificate Renewals Closing Today

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All applications for renewal of practising certificates must be received by Monday, 30 June 2025. If you are intending to renew, please lodge your application as soon as possible today via the link...

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Tomorrow: Bar Book Club

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The newly revived Bar Book Club will meet on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

This month’s book is “A Psalm for the Wild-Built’” by Becky Chambers. It is described as a ‘solarpunk novella’ and won...

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