Inbrief
Bench and Bar Tennis Day 2013
The annual bench and bar tennis doubles competition will be held on grass at the Royal Sydney Golf Club, Kent Road, Rose Bay on Monday, 23 December 2013. The Hon Susan Crennan Cup will be awarded to...
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Calling all yogis
Yoga classes at the New South Wales Bar Association will be held on Tuesdays at 7.15am and 1.00pm in the Common Room until 15 December. Contact Jolie with any questions & to receive information....
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Competition and Consumer Law
Continuing Professional Development
A seminar will be held in the Common Room at 5.15pm on Wednesday, 18 November: "Competition and Consumer Law". It will be presented by Delia Rickard and Sarah...
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STEP address: Discretionary Trusts
Promoted by STEP
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) invites you to an address by John Armfield TEP, barrister (2nd Floor Wentworth Chambers) on "Discretionary Trusts: attacking and...
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ABA High Court silk bows and dinner 2016
All new silks for 2015 will be invited to take their bows before the High Court of Australia at 3.30pm on Monday, 1 February 2016 in Courtroom 1. The dinner to mark the occasion will be held that...
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Hike 2 Halve Suicides
Philanthropy
Members are encouraged to participate in The Hike 2 Halve Suicides will take place on 13-19 August 2016 across the beautiful Larapinta Trail in Central Australia. Participants will be...
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Coming up in CPD in November
A number of seminars will be held in the Common Room at 5.15pm in November:
Monday 23 November:"Appearing in the Court of Appeal—rule changes, tips and other quirks". Presented by The Hon Justice...
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Toongabbie Legal Centre Fundraising Dinner
The Hon Brad Hazaard MP, former attorney general and minister for justice (now minister for family and community services and minister for social housing) will be the chief guest at Toongabbie Legal...
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Andrew Thomas Martin (1973-2015)
Vale
Andrew Thomas Martin, barrister at Chalfont Chambers, has died. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are known.
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Revised citizenship bill still of concern
The president of the Australian Bar Association, Fiona McLeod SC, remains concerned about aspects of the government's revised citizenship bill. In a media release issued this morning, Ms McLeod...
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Bar Association office bearers for 2016
Governance
At a meeting of the Bar Council on the evening of 12 November 2015, the following were elected as office bearers of the Bar Association:
President: Noel Hutley SC
Senior Vice President:...
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Is your voice doing you justice?
Continuing Professional Development
A seminar will be held in the Common Room at 5.15pm tonight: "Is your voice doing you justice" - maximising performance for advocates". Presented by Lucy Cornell...
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32nd Great Bar Boat Race - 2015 Invitational Challenge
Wellbeing
The 32nd Great Bar Boat Race will be held on Monday, 21 December 2015 at 11.00am. Solicitors are invited to compete in a friendly competition with the Bench & Bar. This is a non-spinnaker...
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Reflections on leadership
Jane Needham SC will be the special guest speaker at a Women Lawyers breakfast on Thursday, 19 November 2015 at 7.15am. "Reflections on Leadership" will be held at the premises of McCullough...
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Barristers in the First World War
Legal history
John Bede Dalley was admitted to the NSW Bar in 1902. When the First World War broke out Dalley was several times rejected for service with the Australian Imperial Force because of his...
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Salvos Legal 2015 Lecture Series
Members are invited to attend the Salvos Legal 2015 Lecture Series, to be held on Saturday, 14 November at 140 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Speakers include the Hon Murray Gleeson AC QC, the Hon Justice...
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Private law in the 21st Century
Members are invited to Private Law in the 21st Century, a conference being held on 14-15 December 2015 Brisbane at the Stamford Plaza Hotel, 39 Edward St, Brisbane. The purpose of this conference is...
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Review of intensive correction orders
The NSW Sentencing Council is conducting a statutory review of intensive correction orders in accordance with s 73A of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW). The review must be completed...
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Advocacy courses designed by barristers for barristers
The next Advanced Trial Advocacy Intensive will be held in Melbourne on 18-22 January 2016. The coaching faculty will include Federal and Supreme Court judges, Australian and international counsel...
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Coming up in CPD tomorrow
Continuing Professional Development
A seminar will be held in the Common Room at 5.15pm tomorrow:"Is your voice doing you justice" - maximising performance for advocates". Presented by Lucy Cornell...
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CPD Tonight
A seminar will be held in the Common Room at 5.15pm tonight:"Forbes Lecture - The History of Legal Education in Australia". Presented By Professor David Barker AM and chaired by The Honourable...
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Publication of New Medical Assessor Guidance Notes for use in NSW CTP scheme
The Permanent Impairment Guidelines Interpretation Group (PI-GIG) was formed in November 2008 to provide expert and considered advice on any anomalies in the NSW motor accidents scheme Permanent...
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Coming up in CPD tonight
A seminar will be held in the Common Room at 5.15pm tonight:"Suicide: It could be anyone of us. How to help". Presented by Robyn Bradey and chaired by Peter McGrath SC. Learn more here
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National Court Framework draft practice notes
The Federal Court is seeking comment on the following draft practice notes on their website.
- Central Practice Note
- Administrative and Constitutional Law and Human Rights NPA Practice Note
- Admiralty...
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Tonight: The Refugee Justice Network Information Evening for Barristers
The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS), in conjunction with the Bar Association and Justice Connect are seeking to develop the Refugee Justice Network: barristers who are willing to provide...
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