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Senior Counsel Selection Committee for 2015

Fri Apr 24 2015

At a meeting of Bar Council last night, the following were appointed members of the 2015 Senior Counsel Selection Committee.

  • President Jane Needham SC, 13 St James’ Hall
  • Senior Vice-President Noel Hutley SC, Fifth Floor St James Hall
  • Robert Sutherland SC, Seventh Floor Garfield Barwick
  • Sarah McNaughton SC, Forbes Chambers
  • Michael Fordham SC, 12th Floor Selborne/Wentworth
  • Liz Cheeseman SC, New Chambers
  • The Hon Joe Campbell QC, acting judge (will be a Retired Judge at time of serving on the Committee)
  • Lieutenant General David Morrison AO, chief of army (will be retired chief of army at time of serving on the committee)

Reminder: swearing-in for Judge Ian Newbrun

Tue Mar 03 2015

Ian Newbrun will be sworn-in as a judge of the Federal Circuit Court on Wednesday, 11 March 2015 at 9.30am. The ceremony will be held in the Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts, courtroom 9 (level 3), 1-3 George Street Parramatta. Noel Hutley SC will speak on behalf of the NSW and Australian bar associations. Under Practice Direction No.1 of 2010, barristers are to robe for ceremonial sittings, but do not wear wigs.

Correction: welcome for Judge Ian Newbrun

Tue Feb 17 2015

Ian Newbrun will be sworn-in as a judge of the Federal Circuit Court on Wednesday, 11 March 2015 at 9.30am (not Friday, as previously reported). The ceremony will be held in the Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts, courtroom 9 (level 3), 1-3 George Street Parramatta. Noel Hutley SC will speak on behalf of the NSW and Australian bar associations.

Access to Frederick Jordan and Garfield Barwick Chambers

Wed Dec 17 2014

Members are advised that an alternative entrance to Frederick Jordan Chambers and Garfield Barwick Chambers is now available from Elizabeth Street. Members with further enquiries should feel free to contact the Junior Vice-President, Arthur Moses, on ph: 0400 703 717 or moses@fjc.net.au.

17 December 2014

Extra: Phillip Street exclusion zone to be lifted tomorrow morning

Wed Dec 17 2014

The NSW Police have advised that the Phillip Street exclusion zone will be lifted at 7.30am tomorrow, Wednesday, 17 December 2014. Access to Phillip Street chambers will be permitted after that time. Provisionally, barristers will be able to access Frederick Jordan and Garfield Barwick chambers, although this might be reversed. In which case, members of those floors can avail themselves of the assistance offered by Denman, Elizabeth, State and Sir Anthony Mason chambers.

Arthur Moses SC has thanked the clerks of those chambers. "The Bar Association is very grateful for the generosity shown by these chambers. It is yet another demonstration of the collegiate nature of the NSW Bar including the care and support shown by its members during this difficult time".

Urgent enquiries can be directed to Moses SC, the junior vice-president on ph: 0400 703 717 or moses@fjc.net.au.

Chambers offer helping hand to those locked out

Wed Dec 17 2014

In a generous offer to barristers locked out of their chambers and who need to borrow court attire or use facilities, State, Denman, Elizabeth Street and Sir Anthony Mason chambers have put out the welcome mat.

Barristers who are unable to access Frederick Jordan Chambers and Garfield Barwick Chambers and Level 7 Chambers in 53 Martin Place should make contact with the clerks of the following floors who may be able to assist with temporary use of facilities until their chambers reopen.

Moses SC has thanked the clerks of those chambers. "The Bar Association is very grateful for the generosity shown by these chambers. It is yet another demonstration of the collegiate nature of the NSW Bar including the care and support shown by its members during this difficult time".

Arthur Moses SC
Junior Vice-President

Further advice on access to chambers via Phillip Street

Tue Dec 16 2014
Junior Vice-President Arthur Moses SC has released the following updated advice

Members are advised that security measures preventing access to Selborne and Wentworth Chambers, announced in the previous InBrief bulletin, apply to other chambers that have their main entry point within the Phillip Street exclusion zone - specifically, St James Hall Chambers, William Deane Chambers. The soonest that they might be accessible will be tomorrow morning.

Frederick Jordan and Garfield Barwick Chambers remain closed until further notice.

The NSW Police have now relocated the perimeter of the exclusion zone further down Phillip Street and Deutsche Bank Place is now open for access by tenants. Chambers located in 52 Martin Place (the Colonial Centre) have access via Elizabeth Street and are not affected by the restrictions.

Urgent enquiries can be directed to Arthur Moses SC, the junior vice-president on ph: 0400 703 717 or moses@fjc.net.au.

Retirement of Judge David Halligan

Fri Nov 28 2014

Judge David Halligan of the Federal Circuit Court is soon to retire and the court will hold a ceremonial sitting to mark the occasion on Friday, 5 December 2014 at 4.30pm on L3 of the Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts, 1-3 George Street, Parramatta. John Shaw of Lachlan Macquarie Chambers, will speak on behalf of the bar.

Retirement of Judge David Halligan

Thu Nov 06 2014

Judge David Halligan of the Federal Circuit Court is soon to retire and the court will hold a ceremonial sitting to mark the occasion on Friday, 5 December 2014 at 4.30pm on L3 of the Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts, 1-3 George Street, Parramatta.

Murray Gleeson AC QC to deliver the Garfield Barwick Address

Mon Aug 11 2014

The 5th Annual Sir Garfield Barwick Address will be held on Wednesday, 20 August 2014, and will be delivered by the Hon Murray Gleeson AC QC during a dinner at the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Reserve your place here.

Barristers on Bikes

Fri Oct 04 2013 14:47:48

On Sunday, 29 September 2013, a number of members of the NSW Bar took part in the 2013 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to help raise funds for research into men’s prostate cancer. Members who took part included the dapper looking Michael McHugh SC of 16 Wardell Chambers, Dean Jordan SC of Forbes Chambers, Dominic Toomey of 11 Garfield Barwick Chambers and Jeremy Gruzman of 8 Garfield Barwick Chambers. Garry McGrath SC of 8 Wentworth Chambers (pictured here on his mean machine in Phillip Street) has promised In Brief that he will participate in next year’s ride to help do his part “to kick prostate cancer in the bum”. As presently advised, there is insufficient evidence to declare the above group of barristers as an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.

By Arthur Moses SC

4 October 2013

Judicial welcome for Judge Stewart

Wed Aug 21 2013 14:55:13

Joanne Stewart will be sworn-in as a judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia at a ceremonial sitting on Wednesday, 25 September 2013 at 9.30am. The ceremony will be held in courtroom 9, Level 3, Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 1-3 George Street, Parramatta. Garry McGrath SC will speak on behalf of the New South Wales Bar. Barristers should wear robes, but not wigs.

21 August 2013

Sir Garfield Barwick Address (ADVERTISEMENT)

Wed Aug 22 2012 14:08:54

Members are invited to hear the 3rd annual Sir Garfield Barwick Address delivered by Hon TEF Hughes AO QC, who will be introduced by Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP; questions will be taken at the conclusion of the address. Wednesday, 29 August 2012 at�6.00pm for 6.30pm Castlereagh Hotel 169 Castlereagh Street Sydney.�The address, in honour of Australia's longest-serving chief justice of the High Court, is established to examine a topic of continuing importance which resonates with Barwick's broad areas of interest or involvement.�Tom Hughes is also well-placed to give some personal insights into Barwick, as was last year's speaker, Hon Robert Ellicott QC.�Previous addresses have been published in Bar News.

RSVP sara.heard@hotmail.com who will email you the form for payment.��

The cost is $75 (incl GST) for 3 course dinner including tea and coffee (cash bar) during which address will be delivered.��� (Although organised by a branch of the Liberal Party, the charge is intended to cover estimated expenses of this and future events arranged by the Branch; however, due to political donation laws, only individuals can purchase tickets.)

23 August 2012

Congratulations to DeBuse

Tue Apr 03 2012 15:21:01

In�Brief congratulates Ben “The Philosopher” DeBuse of 8th Floor Garfield Barwick Chambers on his impressive win in the main event boxing match at Randwick Labor Club on Friday, 30 March 2012. DeBuse “The� Philosopher” is currently undefeated in the “Corporate Bash” Boxfit promotions series. In attendance at the fight was the president of the NSW Bar Association, Bernie� “the Heckler” Coles QC who was seen receiving a bear hug from the sweating “Philosopher” after the fight.� Arthur Moses SC, a member of the Bar Association’s Health, Sport and Recreation Committee who was at the fight, filed the following report for�In Brief:

Ben was not pretty in his boxing shorts but he was pretty effective with his punches.� The “Kamahl Why Are People So Unkind Award” goes to a young lady who described the fight between the aging warriors as "watching two walruses making love".� However this was balanced by a more mature and experienced lady’s charitable remark (I won’t disclose her identity): "For such a big man Ben sure knows how to move.� He showed strength and endurance.� I like that in a man."

Download�a flyer for the fight with an impressive picture of the Philosopher.� DeBuse also features in an article on persons in professions who box in the Virgin Airlines Australia Voyeur Magazine April 2012 edition.

3 April 2012

Bar News is in the mail

Thu Dec 08 2011

The summer 2011-12 edition of Bar News is in the mail.�It features the�customary mix of�interesting stories, such as:�the art of sentencing offenders; the recent case concerning Andrew Bolt; and�the life and career of Sir Garfield Barwick. It questions whether a duty of care can be said to exist on the modern battlefield and�reports on the unveiling of the portrait of Sir Kenneth Jacobs. And of course it includes�coverage of bar sports, appointments, obituaries and�Bullfry's long walk home after the Bench and Bar Dinner. This edition of Bar News is accompanied by the second edition of the Bar Associations Guidelines for Barristers on Dealing with Self-Represented Litigants. The additional material might slow down distribution and members are asked to be patient.�If you�have not received your copy by Tuesday, 13 December at the latest, please contact the publications manager, Chris Winslow. 8 December 2011

Bar News Summer 2010-11 is out now

Thu Dec 09 2010

The bumper Summer 2010-11 edition of Bar News will land in mailboxes in coming days. Special features include a retrospective on 25 years of the journal, the first women to practise at the New South Wales Bar and security for costs against impecunious corporate plaintiffs. We reproduce the inaugural Sir Garfield Barwick Address, delivered by Senator Brandis, on 'The lawyer's duty to public life'. There's the usual mix of book reviews, photos of social events, coverage of recent appointments to state and federal courts and the Tri-State Bar Football Competition. And no edition would be complete without Bullfry. If you do not receive your copy by Friday, please contact the publications manager. 9 December 2010

The inaugural Sir Garfield Barwick Address (ADVERTISEMENT)

Thu Jun 17 2010 11:42:34

Senator the Hon George Brandis SC, shadow federal attorney-general, will speak on the role of lawyers in public life in the inaugural Sir Garfield Barwick Address. The address will take place at a dinner in the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel on Monday, 28 June 2010 at 6.00pm for 6.30pm.

For more information, or to register, download a flyer.

24 June 2010

Swearing in ceremony for Joe Harman

Wed Jun 09 2010 15:02:10

A ceremonial sitting for the swearing-in of Joe Harman as federal magistrate will be held on Thursday, 24 June 2010 at 9.30am in Courtroom 9, Floor 3 of the Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts Building in Parramatta. Gregory Kenny of Lachlan Macquarie Chambers will speak on behalf of the New South Wales Bar.

9 June 2010

New members of the Bar Association

Mon Jun 15 2009 11:25:35

At a meeting of Bar Council on 4 June, the persons listed below were accepted as members of the New South Wales Bar Association.

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Surname Given name Chambers Class
Adair Sam 8 Wentworth Chambers A
Auld Mark State Chambers A
Barker Gillian 5 Wentworth Chambers A
Bellette Aaron Thornton NSW B
Bishop Elizabeth Ground Floor Wentworth A
Brazel Larry Atkin Chambers, Melbourne B
Clark� Jonathan Banco Chambers A
Edwards Troy Forbes Chambers A
El-Hage Henry 11 Selborne/Wentworth A
Goodridge Anthony Sir Owen Dixon Chambers A
Grant Sean Henry Parkes Chambers A
Maddigan Peter 6 St James Hall Chambers A
Murray� Malcolm� 2 Wentworth Chambers A
Neggo Daniel Blackstone Chambers� A
Noakes Angela� Ground Floor Wentworth A
Perigo Anna Frederick Jordan� Chambers A
Polden��� Mark Coledale NSW A
Robertson Scott�� Banco Chambers A
Rosic Bosko 11 Garfield Barwick Chambers A
Shipway Lucas 6 Selborne/Wentworth A
Smith Andrew University Chambers A
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New members of the Bar Association

Thu May 07 2009 13:16:36

At meetings of Bar Council in April, the persons listed below were accepted as members of the New South Wales Bar Association.

Surname Given name �Chambers Class
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Bampton Dale Ground Floor Wentworth A
Bennett Hayley 12 Selborne/Wentworth A
Bhalla Robin Kent Street A
Curtin Benjamin 3 Wentworth A
Currie David 4 Selborne A
Douglas-Baker Amy Nigel Bowen�� A
Edwards Kirsten� Forbes� A
Gration� Richard 9 Selborne A
Hampson Guy Atkin Chambers, Brisbane B
Healey David 12 Selborne/Wentworth A
Hynes� John 7 Wentworth A
Kay Hoyle Jonathan 11 St James Hall A
Knowles� Patrick 10 Selborne/Wentworth A
Livingston Luke 7 Wentworth A
Maarraoui��� Harry 7 Garfield Barwick A
Neal Aaron Denman A
Rao Aditi Banco A
Smyth Thomas Federal Court, Melbourne B
Thomas Vanessa 12 Selborne/Wentworth��� A
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Member appointed to the Tasmanian Office of the DPP

Thu Dec 11 2008 13:44:28

John Cauchi of Henry Parkes Chambers in Canberra�will shortly be appointed to the position of principal crown counsel [criminal prosecutions] in the Office of the DPP for Tasmania.�He will be based in Launceston from February of 2009. Mr Cauchi has been a�member of the NSW Bar Association for 20 years,�and formerly practised at Garfield Barwick Chambers and the Trust Chambers.

He spent ten years working as senior crown counsel in Tonga, senior advisor and state prosecutor in Vanuatu, as a crown prosecutor and the director of public prosecutions in Solomon Islands and as a senior prosecutor in the ACT before joining Henry Parkes Chambers.

11 December 2008

Attorney-General Robert McClelland among the new members of the Bar Association

Fri Oct 31 2008 14:43:13

At a meeting of Bar Council on 2 October, the persons listed below were accepted as members of the New South Wales Bar Association.

Surname Given�name� Chambers� Class�
Ahmed Shahan Blackstone A
Ang Lishan Frederick Jordan A
Arunothayam Anuja 7 Selborne A
Averre Kenneth Forbes A
Beaumont Justine 10 Selborne/Wentworth A
Bouveng Stuart Seven Garfield Barwick A
Evers Anthony Frederick Jordan A
Jerram Mary State Coroner’s Court B
Leighton-Daly Mathew 6 and 7 St James’ Hall A
Locke Melanie Ada Evans A
McClelland The Hon Robert Attorney General’s Dept A
Muir Jane 5 Wentworth A
Priestley Simon Lismore A
Steward Robert 11 Garfield Barwick A
Stolier Elizabeth Frederick Jordan A
Tobin James 9 Wentworth Chambers A
Tronson Brenda 6 Selborne/Wentworth A
Ward The Hon Justice Julie NSW Supreme Court B
Wilkinson Genevieve 9 Selborne A
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31 October 2008

New members of the Bar Association

Wed May 21 2008 15:20:52

The following persons have been accepted as members of the New South Wales�Bar Association.

Surname Given names �Chambers /� address Class
Arnott James 6 Selborne / Wentworth A
Baird John �8 Windeyer A
Balendra Kavita 4 Wentworth� A
Brassil Bernard 8 Garfield Barwick A
Breakspear Timothy Banco� A
Cupitt Emma� 13 St James' Hall� B
Fermanis Luke� Edmund Barton� A
Kako Ramena� 8 Wentworth� A
Lawrence Stuart� 10 Selborne / Wentworth� A
Miller Andrew� Sir Owen Dixon� A
Morris Alexander �Frederick Jordan A
Nagy Miranda� Banco� A
Ng Gerald 5 St James' Hall� A
Palmer Christopher� 5 Wentworth� A
Rabsch� Michelle Solicitor General’s A
Reynolds Patrick� 8 Selborne� A
Salmon Ben �Blackburn Chambers (ACT) B
Snelling Bruce� Inns of Court Gold Coast� B�
Stewart David� 9 Wentworth� A
Steggall Zali 6 Selborne / Wentworth A
Thomas Susan University of Sydney B
Thornburgh Dane Federation Chambers (Qld) B

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21 May 2008

Speeches from the Australian Legal Convention

Tue Mar 27 2007 12:21:11

I draw to members attention two speeches given last weekend at the 35th Australian Legal Convention. The first is the State of the Judicature address given by the Hon Justice A M Gleeson AC, Chief Justice of Australia.

This address is given biennially by the Chief Justice of Australia. Sir Garfield Barwick gave the first State of Judicature address in 1977. The address always commands our attention. This year’s address is the last to be given by Chief Justice Gleeson, who retires in August next year.

The second address entitled “Access to Justice and Access to Lawyers” was given by the Hon J J Spigelman AC, Chief Justice of New South Wales. The address draws on scenes from classical antiquity and Elizabethan times to give a fresh perspective on the law and lawyers in popular culture.

Members may also access the other speeches at the convention, which include "The State of The Profession" by Tim Bugg, the President of the Law Council of Australia and "Law and Government" by Federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock.

Michael Slattery QC

President