Inbrief

15 Bobber – The Hon Justice S Campbell

The 15 Bobber to celebrate the appointment of the Hon Justice Stephen Campbell to the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held on Friday, 10 August 2012. Speaking for the Hon Justice S Campbell...

Increased allowances for jurors

The Jury Amendment (Attendance and Refreshment Allowances) Regulation 2012�has been�published on the NSW�Legislation web site and commences on 1 July 2012.�The object is to...

Standard non-parole periods feature on ABC News

The chair of the Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee, Stephen Odgers SC, was interviewed on ABC-TV yesterday, as part of a story on standard non-parole periods and�the Law Reform...

Increased fees in criminal proceedings

The Criminal Procedure Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2012 will commence on 1 July 2012. The object of this Regulation is to increase certain fees payable in relation to criminal proceedings. Learn more...

Vale Timothy James Clarke (1946-2012)

Timothy Clarke, of Blackstone Chambers, died yesterday afternoon. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are known.

25 June 2012

Workers Compensation Costs Amendment - Professional Obligations

As advised earlier today in In-Brief, the Government's workers compensation legislation has passed both Houses of Parliament.

Members currently holding briefs relating to outstanding workers...

Workers Compensation legislation passes both Houses of Parliament

The Government's Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 and _Safety, Return to Work and Support Board Bill 2012 _passed both Houses of New South Wales Parliament last night, with...

Reminder - comments on the Draft Bar Association Strategic Plan close today

The comments of members of the Bar Association are sought on the draft Strategic Plan. Members should feel free to contact Committee members direct or comments should be sent to June Anderson,...

Military Court legislation introduced in the House of Representatives

The Military Court of Australia (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2012 was introduced into the House of Representatives today, and has been read a second time. View the...

2012 Justice Awards: nominations close on 29 June

Nominations for the 2012 Justice Awards close on 29 June 2012. The Bar Association sponsors the Law and Justice Volunteer award, which is presented to an individual or group who, in a voluntary...

Bar FC draws with Ausgrid

NSW Bar FC has fought a�nil all draw against Ausgrid, currently placed second on the leader-board,�thus keeping�their hopes of a semi-finals berth alive.

In (Captain) John...

Coming up: 2012 ADR Workshop

The 2012 ADR Workshop will be held on Saturday, 4 August 2012 between 9.00am – 5.00pm at the Heritage Ballroom, Westin Hotel, No.1 Martin Place. Full attendance at the conference will accrue 7...

AAT application fees

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has increased standard application fees payable under regulation 19(1) and 19AA of the _Administrative Appeals Tribunal Regulations 1976,�_effective 1 July...

Position vacant: RAMSI adviser on judicial services

The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI)�will assist the Solomon Islands Government to formulate a revised Scheme of Service for judges, magistrates and government lawyers....

NSW Government introduces workers compensation legislation

The New South Wales Government has released�drafts of the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 and the Safety, Return to Work and Support Board Bill 2012. Minister for Finance...

Honorary Doctor of Laws for the Hon Tom Hughes AO QC

On Wednesday, 18 July 2012 at 7.00pm, the University of Notre Dame Australia will confer the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa on the Hon T E F�Hughes AO QC.�This year�marks the...

Law Council supports advisory report on marriage equality

The Law Council of Australia has welcomed the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs�advisory report into two of the same sex marriage bills currently...

Homeless Dinner has been cancelled

The Third Annual Homeless Fundraising Dinner, scheduled for�Friday, 29 June 2012, has been cancelled. The St Vincent de Paul Society will refund all payments. 19 June 2012

NSWLR Consolidated Index (ADVERTISEMENT)

Save $40 on the cost of the NSWLR�Consolidated Index 1971-2010 if you order before 30 June 2012. Only $210 (inc GST). Order at sales@nswlr.com.au. You can now update your contact information and...

ABA calls for immediate release of ICC lawyer

The Australian Bar Association (ABA) has added its voice to calls for the immediate release of Australian Lawyer Melinda Taylor and her three colleagues being detained in Libya. Learn more>

18 June...

Tonight: Investor-State Arbitrations

Tonight, Monday 18 June, at 5pm Malcolm Holmes QC and Jonathan Kay-Hoyle will present a seminar on Investor-State Arbitrations. The seminar will be chaired by Melissa Perry QC and will address the...

Positions vacant: acting commissioners of the Land and Environment Court

Attorney General Greg Smith SC is seeking expressions of interest from qualified persons for appointment as acting commissioners of the Land and Environment Court of NSW to exercise the jurisdiction...

PC Renewals Update

The Bar Association is still holding a large number of PC renewals�for barristers who have not yet bound professional indemnity insurance.�Practising certificates cannot be issued until the...

One for the diary: State of Origin Football and Annual Sports Law Conference

The 5th Annual State of Origin Football & 2nd Annual Sports Law Conference�will be held in Melbourne on 20 October 2012. Please save the date now.

15 June 2012

Lecture on Fleming's Law of Torts

On the evening of Thursday, 9 August 2012, Professor Mark Lunney will deliver a public lecture, under the sponsorship of the Forbes Society, in the Common Room of the NSW Bar Association, commencing...