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New South Wales and Western Australian Bar Associations Congratulated on Their New Schemes

New South Wales and Western Australian Bar Associations Congratulated on Their New Schemes

18 December 2020

The Professional Standards Councils congratulate the New South Wales Bar Association on their new Professional Standards Scheme, which commenced in all states and territories on 1 July 2020. The scheme replaces the previous scheme. It is the New South Wales Bar Association’s fourth scheme and will remain in force for a period of five years.  

The Professional Standards Councils congratulate the Western Australian Bar Association on their new Professional Standards Scheme, which commenced in all states and territories on 1 July 2020. This scheme is the Western Australian Bar Association’s second scheme. It replaces the previous scheme and will remain in force for a period of five years.  

The approval of a new professional standards scheme is a significant achievement. 

For more information on professional standards schemes, visit www.psc.gov.au/professional-standards-schemes.