Inbrief

Senior Counsel Selection Committee announced

At a meeting of Bar Council on Thursday, 1 May 2014 the following were appointed to the Senior Counsel Selection Committee. - Phillip Boulten SC, President, Forbes Chambers - Jane Needham SC, Senior...

UNSW Law Information Evening

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A survey of the New South Wales Bar

Included with your 2014-15 practising certificate and membership renewal papers is the New South Wales Bar 2014 survey which seeks information from members concerning aspects of their practice and...

BOCSAR report on intensive correction orders

Offenders placed on Intensive Correction Orders (ICOs) have lower rates of re-offending than offenders given a sentence of periodic detention, according to a new report released today by the NSW...

Bar FC assert their dominance in 2014

Under bright blue skies NSW Bar FC commenced its 2014 season earlier today with a comfortable 3-1 win against a younger and skilful FC Announcer. A fantastic debut by the new signings – Geoff...

2014 Bench & Bar Dinner at the Hilton Sydney

Collegiality

Tonight’s Bench & Bar Dinner is at the Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street. Table allocations by Chambers is available here and the attendee list with table numbers is here. Please note:...

Appointment to the District Court

Attorney General Brad Hazzard has announced the appointment of Dina Yehia SC as a judge of the District Court of NSW. A swearing-in ceremony will be held on 5 May 2014 at 9.30am in Court 21A John...

Constitutional law seminar on political finance- tonight

The Australian Association of Constitutional Law (NSW Chapter) is launching its 2014 program on tonight, 1 May 2014 at 5:30 pm with a topical seminar on electoral finance, anti-corruption legislation...

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Legal Aid News for May

Legal Aid News for May 2014 is out now, featuring articles on a training session for the Bail Act 2013; changes to domestic violence laws; news for panel lawyers; the Productivity Commission's draft...

Mediator Chat

Angela Bowne SC and Nick Kidd SC will lead a witty, light hearted debate on the topic of whether "The only neutral mediator is a dead one" during the "Mediator Chat" and twilight drinks on Tuesday, 6...

Bar Association submission on changes to the Racial Discrimination Act

Advocacy

The New South Wales Bar Association has lodged its submission on the exposure draft of the Freedom of Speech (Repeal of s 18C) Bill 2014 (Exposure Draft), which proposes certain amendments...

State funeral for Neville Wran AC QC

The state funeral service for Neville Wran AC QC will be held at 11.00am tomorrow, 1 May 2014 at Sydney Town Hall.

Common Law Practice Update 53

The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has published Practice Update 53, with case notes on sections 7B and 61 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act, workplace psychiatric injury, occupier's...

Funeral mass for the Hon Barry O'Keefe AM QC

A funeral Mass for the Hon Barry O'Keefe AM QC, former president of the Bar Association and life member, will be held at St Mary's Cathedral this Friday, 2 May 2014 at 11.00am.

Practising Certificate Renewals Update No.1 of 2014

All New South Wales barristers' practising certificates expire on 30 June 2014. A new practising certificate must be issued before a barrister may practise on and from 1 July 2014. All practising...

New Medical Assessor Guidance Notes from the MAA

The Motor Accidents Authority has today released two additional Medical Assessor Guidance Notes, for use by all stakeholders in the assessment of permanent impairment in the NSW CTP Scheme. 1....

Bryan Reginald Pape (1945-2014)

Vale

Bryan Pape, barrister, formerly at Lockhart Chambers, died yesterday. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are known.

Administration of NSW Acts

Following its recent Cabinet reshuffle, the Baird government has announced the allocation of the administration of NSW Acts and the Administrative Changes Order, the latter of which changes the name...

NSW Workers Compensation Scheme announces robust surplus

The New South Wales Government has announced a surplus of $1.36 billion for the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme, a result it attributes largely to a return of $690 million from its investments rather...

Getting the best results from Find A Barrister

To take advantage of the Bar Association's new Find a Barrister database you will need an up-to-date web browser, e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or later. To update your browser, follow one of...

Evolution or Revolution? The 16th Biennial National Family Law Conference

Registration is now open for the 16th Biennial National Family Law Conference, to be held in Sydney from 7-10 October 2014. With more than 90 international and local presenters, the professional...

Swearing-in ceremony for Peter Hamill SC

Peter Hamill SC will be sworn-in as a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales tomorrow, 29 April 2014 at 9.15am in the Banco Court. Phil Boulten SC will speak on behalf of the bar. Barristers...

Comments sought on National Attrition and Re-engagement

The Law Council of Australia recently released the National Attrition and Re-engagement Study (NARS) Report and Discussion Paper.

Comments

Bar Council Executive has formed a working party to...

Invitation - See the lights of Vivid Sydney on board the Mari Nawi

All members and their guests are invited to join the Trustees of the Indigenous Barristers’ Trust for a fabulous evening celebrating Indigenous culture during National Reconciliation Week while...