Inbrief

Vic Bar Council releases submission to the Charter of Rights review

The Victorian Bar has published its submission to the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee (SARC) review of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. Bar Council Chairman Mark Moshinsky...

Next meeting of the Bar Knit Group

Wellbeing

The next meeting of the Bar Knit Group will be held at the Bar Library on Wednesday, 22 June 2011 at 6.00pm. In the future meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, so...

Papers to note: Senate committee report on Australian Privacy Principles

The Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee has tabled its report on the Exposure Drafts of Australian Privacy Amendment Legislation - Part I Australian Privacy Principles.

CEO Sleepout tonight

Philanthropy

Greg Curtin SC will take part in tonight's Vinnies CEO Sleepout. The Bench and Bar have donated $4,820, which will help fund services for the homeless. But the solicitors' branch of the...

AIJA Criminal Justice in Australia and New Zealand Conference,

Registrations will�close on Friday, 19 August for the The Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration conference in Sydney, taking place on** 7-9 September 2011.** Titled "AIJA Criminal...

Queen's Birthday Honours List

Five members of the Bar Association were recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List: Professor George Williams AO, the Hon Bob Debus AM, Richard Kenzie QC AM, the Hon Justice Peter...

Filing a Notice of Ceasing to Act in the Family Law Courts

The Family Law Rules 2004 (Rule 8.04) and the Federal Magistrates Court Rules 2001 (Rules 9.01, 9.02 and 9.03) differ as to what is required to be done both prior to (and after) a solicitor ceases to...

City to Surf – 14 August 2011

Entries are now open for the world’s largest run, The Sun-Herald City2Surf, held on Sunday, 14 August.� Whether you’re a serious runner, jogger, walker, pusher or want to join in for...

Cases selected for reporting in NSWLR by the editor, Bret Walker SC

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

Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd v Parsons Brinckerhoff Australia Pty Ltd [2011] NSWCA 78 Chief Commissioner of State Revenue v...

Coming up in CPD: The Federal Court Rules 2011

In association with the Law Society of New South Wales and the NSW Bar Association, the Federal Court of Australia will be conducting two information sessions to introduce the new Federal Court Rules...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

@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...

Wanted: judges for ALSA competitions

In July 2011 the Australian Law Student’s Association and the University of New South Wales will be hosting six national competitions.� Approximately 40 Universities from Australia, New...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...