Inbrief

Attorney-General Robert McClelland opens the 9th National Mediation Conference in Perth

Attorney-General Robert McClelland has opened the 9th National Mediation Conference in Perth. In his address, the attorney discussed, among other things,�the development and implementation of...

Mediators and arbitrators: deadline for applications is this Friday

Expressions of interest are sought from members of the Bar wishing to become an accredited mediator as well as those who may wish for their names to be provided to the District Court for...

Retirement ceremony for the Hon Justice Branson

A ceremonial sitting will be held on** Monday, 13 October 2008** to mark the retirement, from 14 October, of the Hon Justice Catherine Branson as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia.

The...

15 Bobber: the Hon Justice Nye Perram

To celebrate the appointment of the Hon Justice Nye Perram to the Federal Court of Australia a 15 Bobber will be held on Friday, 12 September 2008. Speaking for the Hon Justice Nye Perram will be...

Updated allocation of New South Wales Acts

The Executive Council of New South Wales has approved the latest allocation of the administration of Acts among the ministry. The allocation�was included in a special supplement to the NSW...

Workers Compensation Commission Users

Greg Beauchamp, of Second Floor Wentworth Chambers,�has been appointed as�the Bar Association's representative on the Workers Compensation Commission Users' Group.�Should any member...

Cases selected for reporting in the Federal Court Reports by V Kline

The following four cases will be published in a forthcoming volume of FCR:

Australian Medic-Care Company Ltd v Hamilton Pharmaceutical Pty Ltd (No 4) [2008] FCA 1038 Finn J

Charlie v Minister for...

What is a trust? A lecture by Mark Leeming SC

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)�has invited�all�members�to an address by�Mark Leeming SC on "What is a trust?", to be held�at Banco Court, Queen's...

Amendments to the High Court calendar of sittings for 2009

On 8 September, In Brief published the High Court calendar of sittings for 2009. Since then, the court has made some amendments to its schedule. View the amended calendar�>

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New South Wales takes inaugural football match in penalty shootout

The inaugural NSW Bar v Victorian Bar football match was held on Saturday in appalling conditions.�The�NSW Bar�drew 2-2 with Victoria�during normal time,�but...

Update on the condition of Chris Branson QC

Chris Branson QC was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident on the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Monday, 1 September. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital. His...

Full house at the Federal Criminal Law Conference

The Federal Criminal Law Conference, sponsored by the Bar Association, the Law Council and ThomsonReuters, got underway this morning. Guest speakers included�Stephen Keim SC and Mark Ierace SC....

President's speech delivered at Macfarlan J's swearing-in

The Hon Justice Robert Macfarlan was sworn in on�Monday, 8 September at a ceremony in the Banco Court. President Anna Katzmann SC spoke on behalf of the New South Wales Bar.

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Final reminder: Inaugural NSW Bar v Victorian Bar football match

The inaugural NSW Bar v Victorian Bar football match will kick off at St Andrews Oval, University of Sydney, tomorrow at 3.00pm. The curtain-raiser will be a game between the NSW Bar and the NSW...

Transcripts from recent High Court ceremonial sittings

Transcripts from the recent ceremonial sittings of the High Court are now available. On Friday, 29 August 2008, a ceremonial sitting was held to farewell Chief Justice A M Gleeson AC.�On Monday,...

Extension of time for Haneef Inquiry

Attorney-General Robert McClelland has agreed to a request by the Hon John Clarke QC for an extension of the reporting date for the Clarke Inquiry into the case of Dr Mohamed Haneef until 14 November...

Federal Court issues new Practice Note on investment accounts

On 2 September 2008 the chief justice of the Federal Court issued a new _Practice Note No 28 – Investment Accounts _under Order 63 rule 5 Federal Court Rules.�Download a�copy of...

Federal Court revisions of Practice Note No 13

On 4 September 2008 the chief justice replaced _Practice Note No 13 – Service of Documents Outside Australia _with a new Practice Note No 13.��Download a�copy of the new Practice...

Proceedings under the Patents Act

The NSW District Registry of the Federal Court of Australia has issued the Notice to� Practitioners - Proceedings under the Patents Act 1990 (Cth). This notice outlines the procedures for...

Appointment to the Supreme Court of Victoria

The Victorian Government today appointed David Beach SC, as a judge to the Supreme Court of Victoria. Acting Attorney-General John Lenders said Mr Beach would bring a wealth of experience in common...

Speeches to note: swearing-in of the Hon Justice Jayne Jagot

The Hon Justice Jayne Jagot was sworn in at a ceremonial sitting of the Federal Court yesterday, 3 September 2008. President Anna Katzmann SC spoke on behalf of the Law Council of Australia, as well...

Just for Juniors: a panel discussion on the early years at the bar

The New Barristers Committee will present a panel discussion on hints and tips for the early years of practice. There will be a practical focus, and opportunity for questions. The panel will comprise...

Tonight: 15 Bobber for the Hon Justice Lindsay Foster

To celebrate the appointment of the Hon Justice Lindsay Foster to the Federal Court of Australia a 15 Bobber will be held tonight. Speaking for Justice�Foster will be John Nicholas SC. The 15...

Australian Government announces new Indigenous law and justice advisory body

Minister for Home Affairs Bob Debus has�invited Indigenous Australians to participate in the�development of a new national Indigenous law and justice advisory body. Nationwide...

NSW Ombudsman's FOI review: have your say

The NSW Ombudsman has released a discussion paper�as part of�its review of freedom of information laws in�this state. The public discussion paper provides members�with�an...