6 St James Hall

Established in 1992, 6 St James Hall Chambers is a leading set of barristers’ chambers located in the heart of the legal precinct within the St James’ Hall building on Phillip Street directly opposite the Law Courts Building.

Our members provide specialist advice and persuasive advocacy in Australian and international courts or tribunals. They act for government agencies, major listed corporations, international and domestic non-governmental organisations and individuals.

6 St James Hall is ranked as a leading commercial, international and employment set with various ranking agencies, and has 34 members with extensive expertise in areas including: commercial law, international law, employment and industrial law, human rights law, property and trusts law, and family law.

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For further information please contact the Clerk and Practice Manager of Chambers, Nora Faulua.

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News

Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v GKX18 (Jurisdiction) [2026] FCAFC 27

The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia recently determined an appeal from a decision of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) which raised an important issue concerning the jurisdiction of the FCFCOA and the effect of s 476(1) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).

Yufeng v Guo [2026] HCADisp 118

‘Compelling circumstances’ are required for Special Leave Applications concerning points of practice and procedure. Tim Castle SC of 6 St James Hall and Dana Levi of Ground Floor Wentworth Chambers acted for a successful respondent in resisting a special leave application.

OS ACPM Pty Ltd v Mining and Energy Union [2026] FCAFC 59

On 7 May 2026, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia in OS ACPM Pty Ltd v Mining and Energy Union [2026] FCAFC 59 upheld an employer’s appeal concerning the construction of the public holiday and shift length provisions in the Black Coal Mining Industry Award.