Inbrief

Web watch: Mental Health Links for Lawyers

Yesterday, New South Wales Attorney General John Hatzistergos launched a new web site called Mental Health Links for Lawyers.�

The web site, which�is a project of the Criminal Justice...

Law Council laments leadership vacuum on the death penalty

The Law Council of Australia has described Labor’s hasty backflip on the death penalty as disappointing.�

"Consistent, public opposition to the death penalty is desperately needed in this...

Income tax lodgment obligations: a message from the Australian Taxation Office

The deputy commissioner of taxation, Mr James O'Halloran, has�written to the legal profession with a reminder to lodge income tax returns for the year ended 30 June 2007 by the due date.�...

The National Pro Bono Resource Centre online survey: take part and enter the competition

The National Pro Bono Resource Centre helps lawyers help the neediest of the needy.�It is conducting a national on-line survey of barristers across Australia in conjunction with the NSW Bar...

England and Wales bid to become global centre for international dispute resolution

The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a campaign to promote the Old Dart as the jurisdiction of choice for the resolution of disputes arising all over the world. To support the campaign...

Reminder: New court fees start today

From� today, 15 October 2007, some fees payable in the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia will change. These changes have occurred in an effort to align the...

Naming of children in criminal matters

A NSW parliamentary committee will review laws that prohibit the publishing or broadcasting of the names of children involved in criminal proceedings. NSW Attorney General John Hatzistergos announced...

Register now for child support seminars

Australia's Child Support Scheme is undergoing radical change, the biggest since its inception in 1989.� New formulae and new rules will change the effect of the Scheme. New consent arrangements...

Late delivery of reserved judgments: contact the Bar Association for assistance

Although most courts and tribunals have their own systems in place for monitoring the timing of the delivery of reserved judgments, if a practitioner is concerned with a delay in a court or tribunal...

Speeches to note: Gleeson CJ describes "Some Legal Scenery"

In this�speech, which�was delivered at the Judicial Conference of Australia on 5 October,�the Hon A M Gleeson AC, chief justice of Australia,�observes that, "Delay can be both a...

Law Council of Australia Annual Report

The Law Council of Australia has today released its 2006-07 Annual Report.� View the Annual Report.�

Appointment of Mr Stuart Fowler AM as a Family Court Judge

Attorney-General Philip Ruddock today announced the appointment of Mr Stuart Fowler AM as a judge of the Family Court of Australia. View the media release.�

Appointment of new Federal Magistrates

Attorney-General Philip Ruddock today announced the appointments of Magistrate Margaret Cassidy and Judge Jillian Orchiston as Federal Magistrates. View the media release.�

Arrangements during refurbishment of the Law Courts Building

The Association has received advice from Law Courts Limited concerning arrangements during refurbishment of the Law Courts Building, which commences next month. View the advice.�

ACT Bar Association - Change of office holders

The Act Bar Association held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 20 September 2007, resulting in a change of office holders.

The ACT Bar Association's office holders are now:

President: George...

Senior Counsel 2007

I am pleased to announce that the following applicants have been appointed Senior Counsel for 2007. The successful applicants, in order of seniority, are:

Appointment of Senior Counsel

The appointment of Senior Counsel for 2007 will be announced at 1.00pm today, Thursday 4 October 2007.

A copy of the President’s announcement will be e-mailed to all members and clerks and...

Papers to note: Judge for Yourself

The Judicial Conference of Australia has produced a booklet as a free resource to members of the public who wish to gain a better understanding of the system of sentencing of offenders in Australia....

South Australian Bar Association Office Holders for 2007-2008

The South Australian Bar Association has announced the election of office holders for 2007-08:

President: Dick Whitington QC Secretary: Sam Doyle Treasurer: Malcolm Blue QC

View the full list of...

Law Council of Australia Executive 2007-2008

The Law Council of Australia has announced the election of its Executive for 2007-08. The 2007-2008 Law Council Executive is:

President: Ross Ray QC President-Elect: John Corcoran Treasurer: Glenn...

Motor Accidents Authority - new approved forms

The Motor Accidents Authority has introduced new approved personal injury claim and accident notification forms. These forms have been updated to reflect amendments to the Motor Accidents...

Ceremonial sitting to mark the first High Court sitting of the Hon Justice Susan Kiefel in Sydney

There will be a Full Court sitting of the High Court in Sydney on Friday 5 October 2007. This will be the first occasion on which the Hon Justice Susan Kiefel will sit in Sydney as a Justice of the...

Nominations for Election of 2008 Bar Council

Nomination forms for election of the 2008 Bar Council were posted on Friday to all members of the Bar Association eligible to nominate or be nominated.

Any member who has not received their...