Inbrief

Dates to note: CPD in April and May

Wednesday, 10 April: (BANCO COURT) The 2013 Sir Maurice Byers Lecture. Presented by The Hon A M Gleeson AC QC. For details, click here.

Thursday, 11 April: (BAR ASSOCIATION) Accepting, Declining and...

Reminder: Council of Law Reporting survey due on 31 May

The Council of Law Reporting for NSW is seeking feedback on the NSW Law Reports and some ideas for change through a short online survey. To complete the survey please go to www.nswlr.com.au and click...

Reminder: Expressions of Interest for appointments to the AAT due next Friday

The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest for four positions at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which have arisen due to the designation of the tribunal as the external merits...

Legal Aid News for April 2013

Legal Aid News for April 2013 is out now, featuring articles on recent criminal law reforms, filing of Muldrock-related appeals, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual...

Silks donate to charity

Philanthropy

It's a long-standing tradition that each year’s new silks make a donation to one or more charity. The 2012 silks have donated a total of $94,400 to the Cancer Council, Indigo...

Appointments to note: Fair Work Commission

Clayton Utz partner Joe Catanzariti and barrister Adam Hatcher SC have been appointed as vice presidents of the Fair Work Commission. Learn more here.

28 March 2013

Invitation to participate in evaluation of Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011

The Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 commenced on 1 August 2011. The Attorney-General’s Department of the Australian Government is evaluating the operation of the Act. The department has...

2013 Supreme Court Registry Services Survey

Members are invited to take part in the Suprme Court's Registry Services Survey. Its purpose is to help understand clients' perceptions of the services the registry provides, and identify areas for...

Publications to note: NSWLRC reports

The New South Wales Law Reform Commission has released two publications: Jury Directions and Security for Costs and Associated Orders.

**27 March 2013 **

Legislation to note: provisional sentencing for children

The Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Provisional Sentencing for Children) Act 2013 received assent and commenced on 25 March 2013. The Act allows a court sentencing a person aged under 18...

Reminder: Francois Kunc SC appointed to the Supreme Court

Mr Kunc will be sworn in on 8 April 2013 at 9.30am in the Banco Court. Barristers are to wear wigs and gowns. Senior counsel wear full-bottomed wigs.

**5 April 2013 **

Stunning Room in Jack Shand Chambers for sale (ADVERTISEMENT)

A magnificent 31 sq m room is available for sale at Jack Shand Chambers, Level 55 MLC Centre. Would suite silk or senior junior. It has panoramic views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, CBD and to the heads....

TONIGHT: Family Provision Practice Note Update

In tonight's seminar, at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room, The Hon Justice Hallen and Jane Needham SC will address the new Family Provision Practice Note that entered into effect on the 1...

CPD Online - Frequently Asked Questions

_Point Requirements _ 1. How can I count seminars viewed through CPD Online? As per the CPD Policy as resolved by Bar Council in August 2012, seminars viewed through the online streaming system...

Last chance to book your flu shot

The Health, Sport & Recreation Committee has organised for members to receive ‘flu shots and get their cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure tested between 4:00 and 6.00 pm tomorrow, 9 April...

2013 Senior Counsel Selection Process - A message from the President

Dear colleagues

It is the practice that after each Silk selection round the Bar Council considers whether any improvements might be made to the Protocol and administrative process.

This year’s...

TONIGHT: A Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act 2012

This evening's seminar will be presented by Arthur Moses SC and chaired by The Hon Justice Schmidt. The seminar will provide members with a guide to the key provisions of the Commonwealth and NSW...

NSW Government legislates to outlaw motorcycle gangs

The NSW Government has introduced a bill to the parliament modelled on Queensland's anti-bikie legislation. View the government's announcement here and the attorney general's second reading speech...

LCA president opens access to justice conference

The president of the Law Council of Australia, Mr Joseph Catanzariti, opened the National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference in Melbourne yesterday morning. In his address, Mr Catanzariti...

Next meeting of the Bar Book Club

The next meeting the Bar Book Club will be held on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 at 6pm in the Bar Library. The book will be Notorious Nineteen, by Janet Evanovich. Those members reading the book, or any...

Funeral arrangements for Christopher Branson QC

Chris Branson QC died on 15 March 2013 and there will be a private funeral. Friends and colleagues will be invited to a memorial service at a time and location to be announced.

22 March 2013

Lunch time lecture on maritime law

The Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand and the University of Newcastle invite members to a joint lunch time lecture by John Levingston on "Admiralty jurisdiction below the low...

Next Week in CPD

**Monday 25 March: **A Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Presented by Arthur Moses SC and chaired by the Hon Justice Schmidt. Please click here for more details.

Wednesday 27 March:...

2013 Bench and Bar Dinner: RSVP by tomorrow

The president and the Bar Council have the pleasure of inviting all members of the New South Wales Bar Association to the 2013 Bench and Bar Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday, 10 May in...

NCAT project update

The Civil and Administrative Act 2013 received royal assent on 4 March 2013. The Act establishes the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) from 1 January 2014. The NCAT Project Team is and...