Inbrief

The Bar Association’s Mental Health First Aid Course in practice

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Online - Wednesday, 09 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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Personal Injury Commission: Mediator recruitment now open

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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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BarCare: Confidential Consultation, Counselling and Care

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Wellbeing

BarCare is an independent, professional counselling service, which helps the Bar to access appropriate psychological support when dealing with issues that may impact on their mental health...

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Bar FC travel to Queensland for the annual Tri-State Championship

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It was quite fitting that during the international competition football break Bar FC travelled to Wolter Park, the home ground of Moreton City Excelsior FC, for the annual Tri-State Championship on...

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Annual Sir Ninian Stephen Lecture - 17 October 2024

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The University of Newcastle School of Law has announced that the Hon Justice Ruth McColl AO SC will be the guest speaker at the Annual Sir Ninian Stephen Lecture. Her Honour will deliver a lecture...

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Practical Brand Building Ideas for Barristers

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In-person - Thursday, 10 October 2024

The Practice Development Committee welcomes you to this fast-paced session with Sue-Ella Prodonovich of Prodonovich Advisory and Sarah Waley of Ideas in...

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Tomorrow: Forbes Society – Plunkett Lecture 10 September 2024

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Tomorrow, Tuesday 10 September 2024, Dr Jeff Kildea will present the 2024 Plunkett Lecture, chaired by the Attorney General, the Hon Michael Daley, MP, in Banco Court, 5:15pm for 5:30pm "Liberty not...

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Bathurst Lecture – 12 September 2024

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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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NCAT Member Recruitment – Part-time (sessional) Senior Member

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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)...

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Nominations for 2025 Bar Council Election Open Today and Annual General Meeting

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Nomination forms for election of the 2025 Bar Council were posted on Monday, 26 August 2024 and emailed today to all members of the Bar Association eligible to nominate or be nominated.

Nomination...

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Employment and Industrial Law Seminar - Back to the Future and Beyond

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Practitioners are reminded to register for the Court’s annual Employment and Industrial Law Seminar, which is being held on Wednesday 11 September 2024.

The event is in-person at the Court’s...

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Commercial Law Section annual dinner

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Members are warmly invited by the Commercial Law Section of the NSW Bar Association to its annual dinner following the conclusion of this year’s annual Bathurst Lecture on Thursday, 12 September...

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2024 Employment and Industrial Law Seminar invitation

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The Federal Court of Australia invites members to attend its annual Employment and Industrial Law Seminar on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 from 5:30-7pm. The seminar will feature a welcome and...

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Tomorrow: Forbes Society Plunkett Lecture

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The Forbes Society is pleased to inform members of the Bar Association about new events including the 2024 Plunkett Lecture and 2024 joint presentation with the Ngara Yura Committee.

On Tuesday 10...

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Full Size Room For Sale Or Licence At 4 Wentworth Chambers

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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 of natural light.

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Bar Bushwalking

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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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Walk around the Botanic Gardens every Monday at lunch time

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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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2023-2024 Equitable Briefing Policy Reports due 30 September

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A reminder to all barristers who have adopted the Equitable Briefing Policy that your 2023-2024 report is to be submitted to the Law Council of Australia by 30 September 2024.

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Please be courteous to Association staff

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Barristers and clerks are reminded to ensure their communications with Association staff are always respectful and courteous. The Bar Association is a workplace. Our staff, along with all who...

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Update on AML/CTF reforms

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The Federal Government has committed to expansion of the anti-money laundering (AML/CTF) regime to ‘tranche two’ entities, including lawyers. Public consultation on the proposed reforms has...

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Wardell Chambers room for sale or licence

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Practice Support

Available 1 September 2024 Wardell Chambers has an external room (22.77 sqm) for sale. The room, which has a fabulous view of Hyde Park and loads of natural light, is fitted out...

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Appointments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)

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Appointments

The Attorney General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, has appointed Alexandra Colquhoun, Gregory Shoebridge and Benjamin Zipser as judges to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of...

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Australian Human Rights Commission call for submissions

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The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling for submissions to inform the creation of resources to make workplaces safer, shape policy recommendations and ensure Persons Conducting a Business...

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