Inbrief

2023 Flu Vaccinations

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Wellbeing

As autumn rolls around so does flu season, courts become a pool of coughing people. The Wellbeing Committee has taken charge and ensure that all members are protected by offering the 2023...

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Message from the Chief Justice of New South Wales

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The Chief Justice of New South Wales has released a Vale after the passing of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin AM. Please click here to read the message.

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Ceremonial Sitting for the Honourable Justice Rebecca Curran

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Appointments

A ceremonial sitting to mark the appointment of the Honourable Justice Rebecca Curran to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) will be held in Courtroom 7C,...

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Tomorrow: Ceremonial Sitting for the Honourable Justice Ian Jackman

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Appointments

A ceremonial sitting to mark the appointment of the Honourable Justice Ian Jackman as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia will be held in Court 1, Level 21, Federal Court of...

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Ramadan

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This evening marks the beginning of Ramadan, being the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the most sacred in Islamic culture. Ramadan begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. It...

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The Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin AM (1938-2023)

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Vale

The Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin AM, former Master in Equity and retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales (1992–2010), long time member of 13 Selborne Wentworth...

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John Edgar Rowe (1941-2023)

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Funeral Notice

John Rowe's funeral will be held at the Camellia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 from 1.30pm.

The wake will follow at the same venue.

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Volunteers Sought: Our Big Kitchen

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Wellbeing

As winter approaches, disadvantaged Australians everywhere experience dire conditions and the necessity for meal services heighten. The Wellbeing Committee are ready to help and in...

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International Nowruz Day

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Australian society includes people from different cultures, and the Bar Association is committed to supporting a Bar that reflects and is inclusive of that society’s diverse composition.

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March, the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful...

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Tomorrow: New Barristers Committee Coffee Catchup

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The New Barristers Committee’s next coffee catch up for under 5s is at 9.00am on Wednesday, 22 March 2023 at the Naked Duck, 60 Martin Place. The guests are Robert Newlinds SC from Banco Chambers...

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Tomorrow: Will Construction

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In Person Seminar - Wednesday, 22 March 2023

The Succession and Elder Law Committee is pleased to host a CPD seminar presented by Justice Michael Meek and David Liebhold Barrister – Interlocutor,...

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Tonight: Ethical decision making by barristers

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Online - Tuesday, 21 March 2023

The New Barristers Committee and Education Committee are welcoming a panel consisting of Katherine Richardson SC (Chair), Hayley Bennett and Nicholas Bentley to work...

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Stanley v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2023] HCA 3: Implications for Administrative Law and Sentencing

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In Person Seminar - Wednesday, 29 March 2023

The Criminal Law Committee is pleased to host a CPD seminar presented by Tim Game SC and Stephen J Odgers SC, on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 at 5.00pm.

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John Edgar Rowe (1941-2023)

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Vale

John Rowe previously of 9 Windeyer Chambers passed away on 19 March 2023. He was admitted to practise at the Bar in 1970 and recently surpassed his 50 year mark of practising at the Bar.

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Tonight: Mens sana in corpore sano: strategies for success at the Bar through health and nutrition

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Hybrid - Monday, 20 March 2023

Join Dr Paul Mason on Monday, 20 March 2023 at 5.00pm either online, via Zoom, or in person, in the University Chambers’ Conference Room, for a presentation on...

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NSW Regional Women Lawyers: 1 Day Conference

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The NSW Regional Women Lawyers are holding there inaugural one-day conference in Orange on 24 March 2023. A variety of different topics will be covered at the conference and it coincides with...

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Harmony Week: 20 March 2023 – 26 March 2023

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Harmony Week is celebrated annually during the week of the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Harmony Week is a time to celebrate Australian...

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Amendments to Children's Court Practice Note 17

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The Children’s Court has amended its Practice Note 17 – Designated agencies in Children’s Court care proceedings. These changes clarify the confidentiality and information sharing requirements...

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Mediation and ADR in Equity

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In Person Seminar - Wednesday, 5 April 2023

The Succession and Elder Law Committee is pleased to host a CPD seminar presented by Justice Elisabeth Peden and Ian Davidson SC – Interlocutor, and...

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Tonight: Costs orders for a gross sum without assessment and recent cases on costs claimed by lawyers acting for themselves

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In-person - Thursday, 16 March 2023

Join Jock Baird, 8 Windeyer Chambers, and David Smith, 7 Wentworth Selborne, on Thursday, 16 March 2023 at 5.00pm for an in-person seminar in the Bar Association...

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Battling strong judicial headwinds; tips on handling difficult judges

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In Person Seminar - Tuesday, 28 March 2023

The Family, Care and Adoption Committee is pleased to host a CPD seminar presented by Melissa Gillies SC and Peter Batey, and chaired by Peter Cummings SC,...

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Forbes Society – Presentation by Chief Justice Bell ‘On classic ground’ on 28 March 2023 and other events

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The next Francis Forbes Society for Australian Legal History event is a presentation by Chief Justice Bell: ‘On classic ground’: Martin’s monument and civilisational yearnings in colonial New...

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Musicians Sought

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Wellbeing

If you play a musical instrument (particularly strings or brass) and would like to play with an orchestra, members are welcome to join The Lawyers Orchestra Inc.

They welcome players of...

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Tomorrow: Ceremonial Sitting for the Hon. Justice Geoffrey Kennett

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Appointments

A ceremonial sitting of a Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia will be held to welcome the Honourable Justice Geoffrey Kennett as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia. The...

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