Inbrief

Are you using the correct mandatory disclosure statement?

The Bar Association is aware that some members are not using the correct mandatory disclosure statement.� All members are therefore being asked to check and ensure they are using the correct...

Barristers to speak at Women in Tax Lunch

On Thursday, 25 October, Jane Needham SC and Michelle Hirschhorn will be guest presenters at the Tax Institute's twice yearly Women in Tax Lunch.�The event is held to inspire and encourage women...

Sex discrimination commissioner commends the Bar Association

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has commended the New South Wales Bar Association on its appintment of 12 women among the 26 new senior counsel. "This sends a very inspiring...

Privacy in the 21st Century (ADVERTISEMENT)

Members are invited to attend an exclusive one-day symposium featuring Lord Justice Brian Leveson & Malcolm Turnbull MP. Protection of privacy is shaping as one of the most important policy issues of...

The bar, the bench and the state (ADVERTISEMENT)

Members are invited to hear Professor Malcolm Feeley on "Justice Talks: The bar, the bench and the state; Fighting for political freedom". Hear Professor Malcolm Feeley from the University of...

15 Bobber – his Honour Judge Ian McClintock SC

The 15 Bobber to celebrate the appointment of his Honour Judge Ian McClintock SC to the District Court of New South Wales will be held on Friday, 2 November 2012. Speaking for his�Honour will be...

Online mediation training (ADVERTISEMENT)

The Australian Mediation Association has launched Australia’s first online nationally accredited mediation training. This interactive training and learning experience has been structured to fit...

Standing Council on Law and Justice issue communique

The second meeting of the Standing Council on Law and Justice (SCLJ) for 2012 was held on 5 October 2012 in Brisbane. Attorneys-general discussed a range of matters, such as unexplained...

Common Law Practice Update 8

The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has released Practice Update 8, which focusses on�recent decisions considering sections s 7A and�10 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999,...

Book your place in the 2013 Advanced Trial Advocacy Course

The Australian Bar Association’s Advanced Advocacy Course is being held in�Brisbane from 21-25 January 2013. This is a five day residential course run by the profession for the profession....

Nominations for 2013 Bar Council

Members are reminded that nominations for the 2012 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on** Monday, 15 October 2012**. Nomination forms have been posted to all...

Vale William Desmond Thomas Ward QC (1920-2012)

Des Ward QC, former judge of the District Court, has died. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Mark's Anglican Church, Darling Point Road, Darling Point, on Friday, 12 October 2012 at...

New Bar Association committee formed

The Bar Association has a new committee:�the Transportation, Maritime and Air Law Committee, the members of which are as follows:�

Gregory Nell SC�(chair) Michael McHugh...

The Janet Coombs Lunch for New Female Barristers

The Women Barristers Forum and the Women Lawyers Association of NSW will host their biannual Janet Coombs Lunch for New Female Barristers on Friday 19 October, between 1-2pm at the Law Society of...

The Civil Liberties Terrain in Australia (ADVERTISEMENT)

The NSW Council for Civil Liberties invites�members to join them for The Berenice and Ken Buckley Fundraising dinner, with key-note guest speaker David Marr who will address "Free speech and...

Reminder: Mediator Chat next Tuesday

On Tuesday, 16 October, the Mediation Practice Group will be hosting a ‘Mediator Chat’ and twilight drinks from 5.30-7.30pm at Silks Caf�. The proposed topic for the light hearted...

ICEP needs your help to investigate atrocities in Sri Lanka

Members might recall that the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) supports the International Crimes Evidence Project (ICEP), an initiative to foster accountability for war crimes. In particular...

Senior Counsel 2013

President Phillip Boulten SC has announced that the following applicants have been appointed senior counsel for 2013. The successful applicants, in order of seniority are:

Raoul David WILSON

Ian...

Vale Clive Vincent Cullinan (1917-2012)

Clive Cullinan QC has died. A Mass will be held on Monday, 8 October 2012 at 11am in the Church of St Peter Chanel, Futuna Street, Hunters Hill.

5 October 2012

Silks to be announced tomorrow

The appointment of senior counsel for 2012 will be announced at 1pm on Friday, 5 October 2012. Learn more>

4 October 2012

Direct access in Queensland

Members who practise in Queensland�from time should be aware that the Supreme Court has recently revised a practice direction regarding obligations on barristers acting on a direct access basis....

Bar Hockey Team out to defend their title

The Legal Eagles will defend the Rupert Balfe – Leycester Meares Cup on home soil as they battle against Victoria at Cintra Hickey Field, Concord, at 3.30pm on 27 October 2012. Any interested...

Queensland not joining the National Legal Profession reforms

The president of the Law Council of Australia, Ms Catherine Gale,�has released a statement�expressing�disappointment�at�the decision by the Queensland Government that it will...

Swearing-in ceremony at the District Court

Christopher Craigie SC and Sarah�Huggett will be sworn in as District Court judges on Monday, 15 October 2012 at 9.30 am in Court 21A, John Maddison Tower.�Attorney General Greg Smith...

Reduction in interest on unpaid legal costs

At its meeting on 2 October 2012, the Reserve Bank Board decided to lower the cash rate by 0.25% to 3.25%, effective 3 October 2012. Accordingly the rate of interest on unpaid legal costs, prescribed...