Inbrief

Upper house inquiry into the use of victims' DNA

New South Wales Attorney General John Hatzistergos has asked the Legislative Council's Standing Committee on Law and Justice to conduct an inquiry into the use of DNA material belonging to victims of...

Courts given greater say in sentences on appeal

Attorney General John Hatzistergos has foreshadowed legislation that will withdraw the principle of 'double jeopardy' as it applies to sentencing in Crown appeals.

"The reform will have the effect...

President's speech delivered at the swearing in of Austin J

A ceremonial sitting for the swearing in of Stewart Austin as a judge of the Family Court of Australia was held this morning, 13 July. President Anna Katzmann SC spoke on behalf of the Australian and...

New South Wales Government announces refurbishment of Supreme Court

Premier Nathan Rees today announced that $69 million will be spent upgrading NSW Supreme Court building in Queens Square. Mr Rees said the upgrade of the Law Courts Building would preserve the...

Amendment to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules

Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (Amendment No 27) 2009 has been published on the Parliamentary Counsel's web site. The object of the rules, as provided in the explanatory note is to amend the Uniform...

Tutors and Readers Dinner next Friday - all welcome

The annual Tutors and Readers Dinner is a highlight of the social calendar at the New South Wales Bar, second only to the great Bench and Bar Dinner. This year's bash is being held at the **Tea...

Final reminder: Cheap and Quick Bench and Bar Lunch

A Bench and Bar Lunch will be held at 1 pm on 6 August 2009 at the Hellenic Club, Level 5, 251 Elizabeth Street (opposite Hyde Park). A selection of main courses will be offered with tea or coffee...

Speeches to note: international law and Australian domestic law

Chief Justice Robert French delivered the 2009 Brennan Lecture, "Oil and Water? International Law and Domestic Law in Australia" on 26 June at Bond University. The chief justice sought to provide an...

Looming shortage of country lawyers, according to LCA survey

A Law Council study released today has confirmed that problems in recruiting and retaining lawyers in rural, regional and remote areas is adversely affecting the ability of country people to access...

Directors in Troubled Times: Supreme Court Annual Corporate Law Conference 2009

The Supreme Court Annual Corporate Law Conference will be held in the Banco Court of the Supreme Court, Queens Square on **Tuesday, 11 August 2009 from 2.00pm - 6.00pm. **

The global credit crisis...

Legislative Council report on adoption by same-sex couples

The New South Wales Legislative Council's Standing Committee on Law and Justice has today tabled its report, _Adoption by Same-Sex Couple_s. The committee was asked to inquire into and report on law...

Three weeks left to nominate for 2009 human rights awards

Nominations for the Australian Human Rights Commission's 2009 Human Rights Medals and Awards close on Friday, 2 October, 2009. Winners will be presented with their medals and awards at a gala...

Bozic SC appointed to the District Court

Michael Bozic SC has been appointed a judge of the District Court of NSW, Attorney General John Hatzistergos announced today. Mr Bozic has practised law for 30 years, including 28 years as a...

Cases selected for reporting in FCR by V Kline

Following are the cases selected by V Kline for reporting in FCR:

Hogan v Australian Crime Commission [2009] FCAFC 71 Luck v University of Southern Queensland [2009] FCAFC 73

7 July 2009

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Ceremonial sitting to farewell Justice Moore of the Family Court

The NSW/ACT regional registry manager of the Family Court of Australia has much pleasure in inviting Family Law Practitioners to attend a ceremonial sitting of the court to farewell the Honourable...

Final reminder: 15 Bobber for Justice Robert Forster and Justice Michael Slattery

The 15 Bobber to celebrate the appointment of the Hon Justice Robert Forster and the Hon Justice Michael Slattery to the Supreme Court will be held on **Friday, 11 September 2009. **Speaking for...

New Local Court legislation commences today

The Parliamentary Counsel's web site has published proclamations in respect of commencement dates for the following legislation:

Local Court Act 2007 ; Miscellaneous Acts (Local Court) Amendment Act...

Amendment to Local Court Practice Note No.5 of 2008

Local Court Practice Note No.5 of 2008 on the Forum Sentencing Programme, issued 11 July 2008 has been amended to include Fairfield Local Court. View the amended Practice Note >

**6 July 2009 **

Bar football team chalks up its first win - next game on 9 July

The NSW Bar Association Football team last week recorded its maiden victory in the lunchtime Domain Soccer League competition, securing a 1-0 win over BNP Paribas thanks to a late goal scored by...

Spry's Case: Exploring the Boundaries of Discretionary Trusts

The Hon Justice Ian Gzell, chairman of the Sydney branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), invites you to an address by Justin Gleeson SC on "Spry’s Case: Exploring the...

Reminder: Humanitarian Law Perspectives 2009

The Australian Red Cross has a key role to play in promoting respect for international humanitarian law.� As part of this role, Australian Red Cross, with the support of Mallesons Stephen...

National Indigenous Legal Conference

Watpa Meyunna (South Australian Indigenous Legal Professionals Association) is very pleased to present the 4th National Indigenous Legal Conference on 24-25 September 2009 at the University of...

Call for comment on proposed extradition laws

Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor MP today invited public comment on proposed improvements to Australia’s extradition and mutual assistance laws. The exposure draft legislation,...

More appointments to note

The Governor-in-Council has approved the following appointments:

Mr Richard Allan Herps has been appointed as a deputy senior crown prosecutor for the period commencing on 2 July 2009 and expiring...

Pro bono group to promote the rule of law in our region

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today launched the International Pro Bono Advisory Group, which will promote pro bono work in support of Australia's international development assistance...