Inbrief

Swearing-in ceremony for Stephen Campbell SC

Stephen Campbell SC will be sworn in�as a judge of the Supreme Court at 9.30am tomorrow, 2 May 2012, in Federal Court 1, L21, Queens Square. Attorney General Greg Smith SC will speak on behalf...

Communique of the Standing Council on Law and Justice

The first meeting of the Standing Council on Law and Justice (SCLJ) for 2012 was held on 12-13 April 2012 in Canberra. Issues discussed include: organised crime; cyber crime; tort law: proportionate...

Legal Aid NSW conference on child representation

Legal Aid NSW will be conducting the inaugural child representation conference at the Crowne Plaza, Coogee Beach on Friday, 25 May (conference dinner) and Saturday 26 May 2012. Download a brochure>

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Barristers desperately seeking bail

Philip Strickland SC, Ertunc Ozen and�Sarah Bradley�will spend the night�of** Friday, 11 May **in a Sydney juvenile detention centre.�With generous support from members of the...

New president of the Children's Court of NSW

Attorney General Greg Smith SC�has announced the appointment of District Court Judge Peter Johnstone as president of the Children’s Court of NSW. Learn more>

16 April 2012

Justice Hoeben appointed to the Court of Appeal

Attorney General Greg Smith SC�has announced the appointment of Justice Clifton Hoeben AM RFD as a judge of appeal. Learn more>

16 April 2012

‘Mediator Chat’ and Twilight Drinks

On Tuesday 17 April, the Mediation Practice Group will be hosting a ‘Mediator Chat’ and twilight drinks from 5.30-7pm at Silks Caf�.�The proposed topic for the light hearted...

Justice Hoeben to join the Court of Appeal

The NSW Attorney General, Greg Smith SC, today announced the appointment of Justice Clifton Hoeben, AM, RFD, as a Judge of Appeal. � "I congratulate Justice Hoeben on his elevation to the Court...

New President for the Children's Court of NSW

The NSW Attorney General, Greg Smith SC, today announced the appointment of District Court Judge Peter Johnstone as President of the Children’s Court of NSW. � "Aside from being a well...

Funeral arrangements for Stuart Bruce Marsh (1958 - 2012)

Stuart Bruce Marsh, formerly of Henry Parkes Chambers, died on Tuesday night.� His funeral will be held at the Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium on Monday, 16 April at 3.15pm.

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Next Week: Online Dispute Resolution Workshop

On Tuesday the 17 April, the ADR Committee in conjunction with the NSW Bar Dispute Resolution Centre are conducting a 2 hour online workshop. The session will address techniques of participating in...

MAA WPI training in 2012

The Motor Accidents Authority will be presenting six x 4 hour permanent impairment workshops in 2012. This year members of the legal profession will also be welcome to register to attend these...

Appointments to the Federal Court and AAT

Dr John Griffiths SC is set to be appointed as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia, Attorney-General Nicola Roxon�announced today. Dr Griffiths will be assigned to the Sydney Registry....

PC renewal update No.1 of 2012

All New South Wales barristers' practising certificates expire on 30 June 2012.� A new practising certificate has to have been�issued before a barrister may practise on and from 1 July...

Vale Stuart Marsh (1958-2012)

Stuart Bruce Marsh, formerly of Henry Parkes Chambers, died last night. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are known.

12 April 2012

Farewell ceremony for the Hon Justice Garry Downes

A special sitting of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal will be held in Sydney on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 to mark the retirement of the Hon Justice Garry Downes as president of the Administrative...

Legal opinion says carbon tax is unconstitutional

Bryan Pape, of Lockhart Chambers, has drafted an advice for the Institute of Public Affairs, which argues that the Australian Government's carbon tax�legislation�is unconstitutional and can...

STEP seminar on sham trusts (ADVERTISEMENT)

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) invites you to an address by the Hon Justice Pagone on "Sham trusts". The discussion will take place�**today,�18 April **at 5.30pm sharp...

Wanted: legal members of NSW health professional councils

The NSW�Health Professional Councils Authority is seeking suitably qualified legal members, to be appointed by the minister for health. There�will soon be 14 councils, such as the...

Next Week: Online Dispute Resolution Workshop

On Tuesday the 17 April, the ADR Committee in conjunction with the NSW Bar Dispute Resolution Centre are conducting a 2 hour online workshop. The session will address techniques of participating in...

LTCS E-News Issue 65

The Lifetime Care & Support Authority publishes a newsletter, LTCS E-News. Issue 65 is now available, and features articles on applications to become an approved case manager and clinical workshops...

Swearing-in ceremony for Taylor SC

Philip Taylor SC will be sworn-in�as a judge of the District Court of NSW tomorrow, 18 April 2012 at 9.30am in�Court 21A�of John Maddison Tower.�Attorney General Greg Smith SC...

CIArb International Arbitration Roundtable Luncheon

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators NSW Branch invites�new barristers�to its 2nd Young Members International Arbitration Roundtable Luncheon Forum in Sydney on Monday 16 April 2012 from...

Sydney Morning Herald Half-Marathon 


Attention all runners! Please join the Bar Association Team in the SMH half-marathon on Sunday, 20 May 2012! Please see the race website for further details. To register as part of the NSW Bar...

Papers to note: new Federal Magistrates Court practice note

The chief federal magistrate has approved Practice Direction No.1 of 2012 -�Consent Orders in Proceedings Involving a Federal Tribunal. A copy may be obtained from the FMC web site>

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