Inbrief
User pays transcripts in the Land and Environment Court
On 28 October 2013, the Land and Environment Court (LEC) will introduce a new transcript provision system. All transcripts for civil matters (including daily transcripts) in the LEC will be produced...
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Constitutional and Admin Law Section Dinner
The Hon Robert French AC, chief justice of the High Court of Australia, will be the guest speaker at the annual dinner of the Constitutional & Administrative Law Section to be held on **Thursday, 7...
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Employment opportunities in PNG
The governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia are seeking applications from experienced legal advocates to fill three senior advisor positions based in Port Moresby.
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Changes to Federal Circuit Court fees
Pursuant to amendments made to the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court Regulation 2012 and the Family Law (Fees) Regulation 2012, fees in the Federal Circuit Court have changed.
23 October 2013
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The College of Law 2014 Judges Series (ADVERTISEMENT)
The 2014 Judgesâ Series consists of five sessions held over five evenings, with each evening addressing a key topic of interest to legal practitioners. The Judgesâ Series provides legal...
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NSW barristers win awards
Two barristers from New South Wales made a clean sweep at the Lawyers Weekly Women in the Law Awards last Friday. Chrissa Loukas SC (Public Defenders Chambers) won the Senior Barrister Award, while...
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TONIGHT: Change of government and how it affects you: Post-Election Superannuation and Wealth Creation Strategies
Tonight's seminar will be presented by Simon Kent-Jones and Charles Stewart. The seminar will be chaired by Sam Adair. The seminar is intended to assit members with financial planning and will look...
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Australian Association of Constitutional Law (AACL) seminar
The next AACL seminar is on tonight at 5:30 pm (Federal Court, Court 18B). Dr Gabrielle Appleby (Adelaide Law School) will present a paper entitled "State Law and Order Regimes and the High Court:...
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Surfing lawyers raising funds to fight malaria
Philanthropy
The Australian Lawyers Surfing Association (ALSA) has again entered a team in the Surfaid Cup to be held on Friday, 1 November 2013 at Queenscliff. The team hopes to raise $700 for...
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Farewell ceremony for Magistrate Mary Jerram
There will be a ceremonial sitting of the Local Court to farewell the state coroner, her Honour Magistrate Mary Jerram, on Wednesday, 30 October 2013 at 9.00am in Glebe Coroner's Court. Ian Temby QC...
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Election of 2014 Bar Council - the ballot
Ballot papers for the election of the 2014 Bar Council have been mailed to all those eligible to vote. Any member who has not received their ballot paper** by COB Friday, 25 October** and who wishes...
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12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers International Arbitration Conference - Singapore (ADVERTISEMENT)
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers in conjunction with the International Chamber of Commerce, Latham & Watkins and Stephenson Harwood is holding an International Arbitration conference in Singapore....
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Criminal Defence Lawyers Association Dinner
The NSW Criminal Defence Lawyers Associationâs Annual Dinner will be held on **Thursday, 31 October 2013 **at Dockside â The Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf. Arrive at 6:00pm for drinks for...
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Changes to Federal Circuit Court form
The chief judge of the Federal Circuit Court has approved changes to the application form regarding draft consent parenting orders and allegations of abuse or family violence. A copy of the new form...
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Next meeting of the Bar Book Club
The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will be held on Tuesday, 12 November at 6pm in the Bar Library. The story for discussion will be The Bear Came Over the Mountain _by Alice Munro, this...
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Cocktails and canapes to celebrate the appointment of female senior counsel for 2013
The Women Barristers Forum, in association with Women Lawyers Association of NSW, invites members of the New South Wales Bar to join them for cocktails and canapes to celebrate the appointment of...
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Family Law Settlement Service Panel: expressions of interest close on Friday
The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in conjunction with the Law Society of NSW and the NSW Bar Association are appointing a panel of mediators with family law...
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Swearing-in for Robertson Wright SC
Robertson Wright SC will be sworn-in as a Supreme Court judge and as the inaugural president of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) on 25 October 2013 at 9.00am in the Banco Court....
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Mediator chat and twilight drinks
The Mediation Practice Group will be hosting a âMediator Chatâ and twilight drinks tonight, from 5.30-7pm at Silks Cafe. The proposed topic for the light hearted âchatâ to...
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Examination Power Workshop (ADVERTISEMENT)
Open Door Productions is pleased to announce its 2013 Examination Power workshop, scheduled for Sunday, 24 November. The âExamination Powerâ one-day intensive workshop focuses on how...
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Federal Court News - Replacement of Approved Form 21 and Practice Note CM 17
On 9 October 2013 the Chief Justice of the Federal Court revoked Approved Form 21 â Opt Out Notice approved for the purposes of the Federal Court Rules 2011. At the same time he approved a...
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TONIGHT: Causation in Equity
Tonight, Wednesday, 16 October at 5.15pm, Demot Ryan SC will present a seminar on "Causation in Equity". The seminar will be held in the commor room and will be chaired by Dr Rory Derham. For full...
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TONIGHT: Bar meeting on Biometric Identification Devices for access to prisons
The president of the Bar Association has recently been advised by the commissioner for corrective services that Corrective Services NSW intends to standardise access control to prisons âin the...
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Final reminder - nominations for 2014 Bar Council
Members are reminded that nominations for election to the 2014 Bar Council close at 4.00pm on Monday 14 October 2013. Any member who has not received a nomination form can obtain one from the Bar...
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Funeral arrangements for Vin Wallace QC
A funeral for Vin Wallace QC will be held on** Wednesday, 16 October 2013 at 10.30am** at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, The Entrance Road, The Entrance.
11 October 2013
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