Inbrief

The lecture can be viewed live on the Supreme Court’s You Tube Channel. The link to the Channel will be released early on the day of the lecture and announced in In Brief.

Due to COVID restrictions it is not possible to attend the court in person for this lecture.

Sir Maurice Byers became Commonwealth Solicitor-General in 1973, serving through the height of the constitutional struggles of the Whitlam era. These included the infamous ‘night of the long prawns’ which raised tricky s 44 issues, the 1974 double dissolution, the Queen of Queensland case and efforts to end Privy Council appeals. Byers also played a role in advising in the lead-up to, and aftermath of, the dismissal of Whitlam Government.

This lecture will draw on Byers’ legal opinions, Sir John Kerr’s records, the Palace letters and other primary documents to explore the constitutional issues and the political difficulties that Byers faced in fulfilling his role in this controversial period.

Members are advised that, although the Bar Association is regularly updating the COVID-19 page of its website as information comes to hand, please refer to the latest court resources directly as developments are changing quickly at this time. Do not make any assumptions regarding your case without first doing so. Links to the various court and tribunal pages are provided in the body of the guide.

The NDIS Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal is an important legal forum for people with disability seeking access to the scheme. The AAT currently hears about 900 cases a year in that division, and counsel play an important role in safeguarding the rights of applicants and helping to ensure that the correct and preferable decision is made.

Join Senior Member Fiona Meagher of the AAT’s NDIS Division, Thomas Liu of 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, and Christine Halls and Chris Herscovitch, both senior legal officers of the National Disability Insurance Agency, to discuss key issues that arise in cases in the AAT’s NDIS division, and how counsel can do more to assist the Tribunal in those cases. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions via Zoom.

The webinar is open to NSW Bar Association members and will be run by registration only. Numbers are limited. For further information, or to register for this event, please click here.

This webinar is open to NSW Bar Association members and will be run by registration only. Numbers are limited.

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Registrations are open to NSW barristers that currently hold a practising certificate and places in the program are strictly limited.

Members are advised that, although the Bar Association is regularly updating the COVID-19 page of its website as information comes to hand, please refer to the latest court resources directly as developments are changing quickly at this time. Do not make any assumptions regarding your case without first doing so. Links to the various court and tribunal pages are provided in the body of the guide.

Despite the absence of Sir Alex at kick off (who received the Patchaldinho award for missing the start due to pressing chambers work), Bar FC took the early lead 1-0 after a well hit strike by Coutinho. It looked promising then as Bar FC found the back of the net again, only to be denied by an off side call from founding member and linesman Lo Surdo SC. At half time, Sir Alex made a few tactical changes and instructed Di Michiel to finish the game by scoring another. Alas, it was not to be so easy.

Greenbridge FC came back with two well scored goals to lead the game 2-1. Sir Alex again responded and threw Munro forward to create a greater attacking force. The tactic worked with Di Michiel shooting well to bring the game level.

Extra time followed with the promise of an early shower with a golden goal. Tsang playing up front duly obliged to see Bar FC through.

A great team effort today with Coutinho winning the player of the match.

The grand final will be played against Schroders FC next Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 12.00 noon. All supporters are of course welcome.

Today’s team was as follows:

• Richard Di Michiel

• Sebastian Hartford Davis

• Jeh Coutinho

• Hugh Morrison

• Timothy Boyle

• John Tsang

• Sam Hallahan

• Graham Connolly

• Andrew Munro

• David Larish

• Glen Fredericks

• John Harris (GK)

• Simon Philips

• Anais d’Arville

• Angus Lang SC

This CPD webinar will address the current issues and challenges facing trans and gender diverse people in Australia and the broader LGBTQI community. Practical elements of the discussion will include how to sensitively engage with trans/gender diverse clients and the services available to them. Audience members will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers during the session.

Speaking at the event are Alexandra Partington, Lawyer and Program Coordinator, Roberta Perkins Law Project/St Kilda Legal Service; Elizabeth Ceissman, Senior Case Manager, The Gender Centre Inc; Dr Olivia Rundle, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Tasmania; Georgia Burke, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights; and Nicholas Stewart, Partner, Dowson Turco Lawyers. The event will be chaired by DEC member Stephen Tully, 6 St James Hall Chambers

This webinar is open to NSW Bar Association members and will be run by registration only. Numbers are limited. For further information, or to register for this event, please click here.

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Both ceremonies will be live streamed. Monday’s web-link is scheduled to open from 8.45am, for the ceremony to commence at 9:00am and can be accessed here.

The streaming details for the second ceremony on Tuesday 27th October will be provided via In Brief when they are available.

Registrations are open to NSW barristers that currently hold a practising certificate and places in the program are strictly limited.

Members are advised that, although the Bar Association is regularly updating the COVID-19 page of its website as information comes to hand, please refer to the latest court resources directly as developments are changing quickly at this time. Do not make any assumptions regarding your case without first doing so. Links to the various court and tribunal pages are provided in the body of the guide.

The NDIS Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal is an important legal forum for people with disability seeking access to the scheme. The AAT currently hears about 900 cases a year in that division, and counsel play an important role in safeguarding the rights of applicants and helping to ensure that the correct and preferable decision is made.

Join Senior Member Fiona Meagher of the AAT’s NDIS Division, Thomas Liu of 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, and Christine Halls and Chris Herscovitch, both senior legal officers of the National Disability Insurance Agency, to discuss key issues that arise in cases in the AAT’s NDIS division, and how counsel can do more to assist the Tribunal in those cases. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions via Zoom.

The webinar is open to NSW Bar Association members and will be run by registration only. Numbers are limited. For further information, or to register for this event, please click here.

Alternatively, law firms can contact DRS on your behalf and request that you be set up.

The lecture can be viewed live on the Supreme Court’s You Tube Channel. The link to the Channel will be released early on the day of the lecture and announced in In Brief.

Due to COVID restrictions it is not possible to attend the court in person for this lecture.

Sir Maurice Byers became Commonwealth Solicitor-General in 1973, serving through the height of the constitutional struggles of the Whitlam era. These included the infamous ‘night of the long prawns’ which raised tricky s 44 issues, the 1974 double dissolution, the Queen of Queensland case and efforts to end Privy Council appeals. Byers also played a role in advising in the lead-up to, and aftermath of, the dismissal of Whitlam Government.

This lecture will draw on Byers’ legal opinions, Sir John Kerr’s records, the Palace letters and other primary documents to explore the constitutional issues and the political difficulties that Byers faced in fulfilling his role in this controversial period.

This webinar is open to NSW Bar Association members and will be run by registration only. Numbers are limited.

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Members are advised that, although the Bar Association is regularly updating the COVID-19 page of its website as information comes to hand, please refer to the latest court resources directly as developments are changing quickly at this time. Do not make any assumptions regarding your case without first doing so. Links to the various court and tribunal pages are provided in the body of the guide.

Professor Brukner is the founder and chair of the SugarByHalf campaign and has authored the popular book A Fat Lot of Good. In August 2019 The Arch in Stanley Street was filled to capacity with members of the legal profession, who came to hear Peter talk about dietary myths and nutrition and to taste a selection of simple low-carb, healthy fat recipes.

Peter is Professor of Sports Medicine at La Trobe University in Melbourne. He was the founding partner at the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne and has served two terms as president of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians. He was team doctor to AFL teams Melbourne and Collingwood, Premier League club Liverpool, as well as national swimming, hockey, cricket and athletics teams.

This will be the first in a series of webinars on healthy eating, sleeping and exercising, to be hosted by the Wellbeing Committee in 2020-21.

For more information, contact the Wellbeing Committee: wellbeing@nswbar.asn.au

Members are advised that, although the Bar Association is regularly updating the COVID-19 page of its website as information comes to hand, please refer to the latest court resources directly as developments are changing quickly at this time. Do not make any assumptions regarding your case without first doing so. Links to the various court and tribunal pages are provided in the body of the guide.