Inbrief
Thanksgiving Service for Geoffrey Pulsford (1953-2011)
Geoffrey Pulsford, barrister, died on Sunday night.� A Thanksgiving Service will be held on** Tuesday, 21 June 2011 at� 2.00pm** at Hunter Baillie Church, Cnr Johnson & Collins Sts,...
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AUSTRAC reporting obligations for legal practitioners
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has released a notice regarding anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reporting obligations for legal practitioners....
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Health, sport and recreation web page
If you are looking to keep active over Winter or be involved in more recreational activities, make sure you check out the Health, Sport and Recreation page on the Bar Association's web site for a...
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2011 National Indigenous Legal Conference
The National Indigenous Legal Conference, titled "The Pursuit of Equality: From international instruments to individual advancement", is being held over two days in Sydney on Friday-Saturday, 12 and...
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@LCA: the monthly newsletter of the Law Council
The May/June 2011 issue of the Law Council's newsletter, @LCA, is now available. This edition features: a President's Message; a Q and A with Teresa Dyson, the anti-money laundering regulation, legal...
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Wanted: judges for ALSA competitions
In July 2011 the Australian Law Studentâs Association and the University of New South Wales will be hosting six national competitions.� Approximately 40 Universities from Australia, New...
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The Peter Nygh Hague Conference Internship
The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) and the Australian Branch of the International Law Association are proud to announce that the 2011 Peter Nygh Hague Conference Internship has...
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Bar Association welcomes review of Bail Act
Attorney General Greg Smith SC has given the New South Wales Law Reform Commission a reference to review the Bail Act, amid concerns that juveniles have been unfairly victimised. President Bernard...
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WBF and WLA Crime Night
The Women Barristers Forum and the Women Lawyers Association invite members to attend their "Crime Night". The evening is designed for those who practise in the criminal courts and for those who...
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Web watch: Dictionary of Sydney welcomes contributions from barristers
The Dictionary of Sydney aims to produce an online history of Sydney, which will span the years from the earliest human habitation to the present. The project welcomes all kinds of history â...
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Web watch: investment treaty arbitration (ita)
Investment treaty arbitration (ita) serves as a� resource for lawyers, academics, government officials, researchers and members of public who are interested in international investment law. It...
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Law Council voices concern over Australia Malaysian asylum seeker agreement
The Law Council of Australia has again voiced its concerns about the proposed MOU between Australia and Malaysia regarding asylum seekers and refugees. LCA President Alexander Ward said many areas of...
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The 2011 Human Rights Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2011 Human Rights Awards. Nominations will close on Friday, 9 September, with winners to be presented with their awards at a ceremony on Friday, 9 December 2011 at...
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Practising certificate renewals update No.6
The statutory deadline for lodgment of all practising certificate renewal documentation and payment is today. A late fee of $30 or 10 per cent of the relevant practising certificate fee, whichever is...
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Seminar on the silk selection process
Applications for appointment as senior counsel will open at the beginning of 1 July 2011 and will close on 29 July 2011.� On Tuesday, 21 June at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room the...
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Complying with pre-litigation requirements in certain civil disputes and proceedings
The Bar Association's ADR Committee has published a schedule setting out the main provisions of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 _(NSW) and _Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 (Cth) concerning...
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The Constitutional Implications of Taxation by Discretion
The Australian Association of Constitutional Law invites members to attend their seminar on "The Constitutional Implications of Taxation by Discretion", to be presented by the Hon Justice Tony Pagone...
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Practising certificate renewals update No.5
All New South Wales barristers' practising certificates expire on 30 June 2011.� A new practising certificate has to have been ISSUED before a barrister may practise on and from 1 July 2011. All...
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Web watch: interviews with US Supreme Court justices on legal writing and advocacy
The Scribes Journal of Legal Writing has transcribed interviews conducted during 2008 with eight justices of the United States Supreme Court, regarding how they write their opinions, what they are...
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Training in AMA IV and V assessment of permanent impairment
On the weekend of 20-21 August 2011 the Sydney Medical School will conduct training in the assessment of permanent impairment under the Motor Accidents Authority and WorkCover guidelines (based on...
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Case Note from Common Law Committee
The Common Law Committee wishes to draw to the attention of members the recent decision of Justice Hall in_ Nguyen v The Motor Accidents Authority of NSW_ [2011] NSWSC 351.� The judgment affects...
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Bar Association submission cited in debate on mandatory sentencing
Advocacy
The _Crimes Amendment (Murder Of Police Officers) Bill 201_1 (NSW) passed the Legislative Council yesterday. The Bar Association's submission was mentioned at length during the debate....
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Queensland to host the annual tri-state festival of the boot
The annual Suncorp Tri-State Football Challenge Cup between the New South Wales, Queensland and Victorian bars will be held north of the border this year, in Southport, on 10 September 2011....
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AG tables Judicial Commission report on Magistrate Brian Maloney
Attorney General Greg Smith SC has made a statement in the Legislative Assembly. He tabled the conduct report of the Judicial Commission into Magistrate Brian Maloney and Mr Maloney's response to the...
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Tom Bathurst sworn in as 17th chief justice of NSW and made life member of Bar Association
Tom Bathurst QC was this morning sworn in as the 17th chief justice of New South Wales at a ceremonial sitting of the Supreme Court. Attorney General Greg Smith SC spoke on behalf of the bar. Last...
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