Inbrief
Gregory Sarginson appointed NCAT deputy president and division head
Appointments
Gregory Sarginson has been appointed the new Deputy President of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) and head of its Consumer and Commercial Division.
Mr Sarginson took up...
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President's Message: Anti-Money Laundering Reform – Effect on Barristers
Last week, the Commonwealth Government introduced proposed legislation as part of the AML/CTF 'Tranche 2' reforms, expanding and extending the AML/CTF regime to the legal profession.
The NSW Bar...
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Mid-Autumn Festival
Diversity
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival and by different names in different countries, is celebrated by many Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Japan and Korea, as...
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NBC skills refresh: drafting pleadings
Online - Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Date: Tuesday, 08 October, 2024 – 5pm-6pm
Online via Zoom
CPD category: Barrister skills
The New Barristers Committee is pleased to host the first in a series...
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Full Size Room For Sale Or Licence At 4 Wentworth Chambers
Practice support
The room has built-in cupboards, shelving throughout, robing cupboard, together with air conditioning, carpet, painted in neutral tones and located on the eastern side with plenty...
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The Bar Association’s Mental Health First Aid Course in practice
Online - Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Please join Stuart Lawrance SC of the Wellbeing Committee, and Bruce Hodgkinson AM SC and Penny Thew of the IEHS Committee, on 9 October 2024 as they discuss the...
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Australian Women Lawyers National Conference: 18-19 October 2024
The Australian Women Lawyers (AWL) National Conference will be held in Canberra on 18 and 19 October 2024. The AWL National Conference is the premier conference for women lawyers, thought leaders,...
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Amendment to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules
On 10 September 2024, the Uniform Rules Committee approved Amendment No 102 to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 6.3, 6.4, Division 3A to Part 20, 42.34, 42.35, and Schedule 2.
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Opportunity to Licence – 13th Floor St James Hall Chambers
A small room has become available to licence in Chambers. The room is 9.9m2 and fully fitted with shelving and a robing cupboard.
13th Floor St James Hall Chambers has 32 counsel practising in a...
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NCAT Expressions of Interest
The Attorney General is seeking expressions of interest from qualified persons for appointment to the following role within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal: Senior Member (Legal) (Part-time...
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Important Message for Bar Bushwalkers
Devil’s Hole Walk Postponed to Sunday, 27 October 2024
Unfortunately, National Parks have temporarily closed the Devil’s Hole Track, which we were intending to walk this Sunday, 22 September...
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Nominations for 2025 Bar Council Election
Nomination forms for the election of the 2025 Bar Council were posted on Monday, 26 August 2024 and emailed Monday 9 September 2024 to all members of the Bar Association eligible to nominate or be...
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Amendment to the Supreme Court Rules 1970
On 9 September 2024, the Supreme Court Rules Committee approved Amendment No 435 to the Supreme Court Rules 1970.
The following rule has been amended: Schedule J – Procedure under various Acts.
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Appointments to the Administrative Review Tribunal and Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Appointments
Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC has announced 4 inaugural Jurisdictional Area Leaders for the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
Click here for the full media release.
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Walk around the Botanic Gardens every Monday at lunch time
Wellbeing
Every Monday, the Bar Walking Group meets at the fountains in Martin Place, between Macquarie and Phillip Streets, for a brisk and stimulating walk around the Botanic Gardens. The walk...
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Personal Injury Commission: Mediator recruitment now open
The Personal Injury Commission is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified dispute resolution practitioners to join its mediator cohort.
Successful applicants will be offered a...
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Australian Christian Legal Society Lecture - 22 October 2024
Former High Court Justice Patrick Keane KC will present an inaugural lecture titled Christian Inspiration and Constitutional Insights on 22 October 2024 in NSW.
The lecture will start at 5:30pm on...
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Acting for health professionals as sufficient interest parties in coronial proceedings
In-person - Wednesday 02 October
The NSW Bar Association’s Inquests and Inquiries Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a seminar, ‘Acting for health professionals as sufficient interest...
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Expressions of Interest invited for the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia
The Australian Government is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified people interested in appointment as a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1...
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Bar Bushwalking
On Sunday, 22 September 2024, the Bar Bushwalking Club will undertake the popular Devil’s Hole and Nellies Glen Loop Track at Katoomba.
It is an attractive 9km walk taking about 3 or 4 hours. The...
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Call for Papers: NSW Bar Association 2025 CPD Conference Series
The NSW Bar Association is excited to invite members to submit proposals for papers for inclusion in the 2025 CPD Conference Series. This is a premier opportunity to share your expertise, engage with...
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Thomson Reuters books now at 126 Phillip Street
Sponsored
Thomson Reuters is delighted to advise that select print books are now available at 126 Phillip Street, Sydney. Pavilion Newsagency maintains a bookshelf with titles including Uniform...
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Bar News winter 2024 is now available online
The winter 2024 edition of Bar News is now available online. The special bicentenary edition includes a look at the Supreme Court gallery, an interview with the editors of Constant Guardian, Changing...
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R U OK? Day
Wellbeing
Today, we join the global community in recognising R U OK? Day, a day dedicated to sparking conversations about mental health and encouraging meaningful connections. In these challenging...
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Today: Bathurst Lecture 2024
The Commercial Law Section will hold the 2024 Bathurst Lecture at 5.30pm on Thursday, 12 September 2024 in the Banco Court. The lecture will be delivered by ACCC Commissioner Liza Carver, who is...
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