InBrief

Standards

All New South Wales barristers' practising certificates expire on 30 June 2017. A new practising certificate has to have been ISSUED before a barrister may practise on and from 1 July 2017. All practising certificate renewal forms were sent out this week. If you have not received your forms by next Wednesday 10 May, or have any questions regarding its completion, please contact the Certification Officer Barrie Anthony on 9232 4055, or e-mail certification@nswbar.asn.au. ALL PRACTISING CERTIFICATE RENEWAL DOCUMENTATION AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ASSOCIATION BY WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE 2017 OTHERWISE A LATE FEE APPLIES.

If you have not secured insurance by the due date, do not delay returning your completed renewal form and payment by 7 June. Preliminary processing of your practising certificate can begin whilst you are waiting for confirmation of insurance. However, your practising certificate cannot be issued until proof of insurance coverage has been received.

PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE Four policies have been approved by the Attorney General pursuant to s95 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014. These policies are being offered by CGU through the broker Aon Risk Services, Arch Underwriting at Lloyd’s (Australia) Pty Ltd through the broker Marsh Pty Ltd, Suncorp and Allianz through the broker Willis Towers Watson. Copies of the approved policies are on the Association’s website www.nswbar.asn.au. A table comparing the policies is also on the website. Please note that there are differences between the policy wordings. The excesses also vary. It is the responsibility of each barrister to satisfy himself or herself as to the content of the policies on offer, the terms and conditions, and the premium applicable to them.

All inquiries about the policies, including premium information, should be addressed direct to the brokers/insurers. The Bar Association is unable to provide any advice as to the merits of the policies or an individual’s premium Not intending to renew your practising certificate?

If you have decided not to renew your practising certificate this year, would you please advise us in writing that this is your intention so we can note our records.