Inbrief

2011 Fundraising Dinner for the Martin Place Homeless

Philanthropy

For 364 nights per year, volunteers provide an evening meal in Martin Place and the surrounding areas for approximately 175 people. Many of these groups are under-funded and are often...

Charity Fundraiser Criminal CPD Conference (ADVERTISEMENT)

Philanthropy

Members are reminded that the "Reasonable Cause" criminal CPD charity fundraiser will be held on 17-18 September 2011. Booking and payment must be received no later than close of...

Children's Court practice notes 5 and 6

Children's Court Practice Notes 5 and 6�regarding various aspects of case management in care proceedings, such as clinic assessment applications and attendance of authorised...

David Patten to lead inquiry into the NSW Crime Commission

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher has today announced the appointment of David Patten to lead the Special Commission of Inquiry into the NSW Crime Commission. Mr Patten is...

AG congratulates LawAccess NSW on its tenth anniversary

Attorney General Greg Smith SC visited LawAccess NSW to congratulate the service on 10 years of helping people address their legal problems. Learn more>

2 September 2011

High Court needs a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T, say peak legal bodies

The Australian Bar Association and the Law Council of Australia have urged commentators to�respect�the High Court's decision to grant a permanent injunction against the Australian...

Web watch: bar history projects available online

The Bar Association and the Women Barristers Forum have completed two important history projects. The Bar Oral History Project brings together recordings of anecdotes from a number of retired and...

Embarking upon a convention case - a dinner seminar with the Hon Justice Allsop

Members are invited to an exclusive dinner seminar�at which the Hon Justice James Allsop, president of the NSW Court of Appeal, will address the issues to be considered in the preparation and...

NSW Government releases review of public sector legal expenditure

Attorney General Greg Smith SC�has released the government’s Legal Services Blueprint, following a major review of legal expenditure in the NSW public sector. The government has endorsed...

New president of the Guardianship Tribunal

Attorney General Greg Smith SC has�announced the appointment of Malcolm Schyvens as the president of the Guardianship Tribunal of New South Wales. Learn more>

1 September 2011