Inbrief
WBA Colloquium in honour of Chief Justice Robert French AC
The Western Australian Bar Association is hosting a colloquium to honour the outstanding contribution of Chief Justice Robert French AC on 24 November 2016 at the UWA Club. Papers will cover various...
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ALRC Issues Paper 47: Elder Abuse
The Australian Law Reform Commission has published Issues Paper 47: Elder Abuse, regarding how to protect older Australians from abuse by formal and informal carers, supporters, and representatives....
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15th International Criminal Law Congress
The 15th International Criminal Law Congress will be held on 12-16 October 2016 at the InterContinental Hotel, Adelaide, SA. For more information about the program and speakers, visit the conference...
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15 Bobber for her Honour Judge Penelope Wass SC
Members of the New South Wales Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for her Honour Judge Penelope Wass SC. The 15 Bobber is to be held on Friday, 17 June 2016 in the New South Wales...
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Deterring domestic violence
New research by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows that prison is no more effective in deterring domestic violence (DV) offenders than a suspended sentence. Learn more here.
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Expressions of interest for appointment as president of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal
The attorney-general of the Australian Capital Territory, Simon Corbell MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified people for appointment as president of the ACT Civil...
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Never Pay for Practice Management Software Again
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Support Moses SC in the 2016 Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Senior Vice-President Arthur Moses SC will take part in the 2016 Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 23 June. Over the past ten years the event has raised $24 million to support the St Vincent de Paul's homeless...
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Coming up in CPD tonight
A seminar will be held in the Common Room tonight at 5.15pm:"Technology in Chambers- Practice Management software deathmatch". Presented by Steven Richardson and Graham Cousens (Silq), Charlotte...
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Law Council sets out election priorities
The Law Council of Australia today launched its 2016 Federal Election Policy Platform, which outlines its priorities for a newly-elected federal government, such as: the legal aid funding crisis;...
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New Barristers' Committee June breakfast
The New Barristers’ Committee would like to invite you to attend the June breakfast catch-up at Silks Coffee Shop next Tuesday morning, 14 June. Drop in for a short (or long) period of time from...
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Women Barristers Forum AGM to be held Thursday, 23 June 2016
The Women Barristers Forum will hold its AGM on Thursday, 23 June 2016 at 5.00pm in Conference Room 3, NSW Bar Association, Selborne Chambers, 174 Phillip Street, Sydney.
The WBF is a section of the...
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What is it like to be an Asian Australian Lawyer in 2016?
Hosted by Asian Australian Lawyers Association
The Asian Australian Lawyers Association, NSW branch (AALA) invites members to attend a panel Q&A session followed by networking drinks. The panelists...
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ADR Benefits Ball and Australian ADR Awards Night
The Australian Disputes Centre invites members of the Bar Association to the ADR Benefits Ball and Australian ADR Awards Night, on Saturday, 13 August 2016 at the Australian Golf Club. Celebrate 30...
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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 July 2016 in the library as usual. The book for next month’s meeting will be It is Our Man Elsewhere: In Search of Alan Moorehead...
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Vale Hugh Phillip Walmsley Johnston QC (1926-2016)
HPW Johnston QC, former judge of the District Court, has died. A funeral will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, 24 King Street, Buderim (Qld) on Friday, 10 June 2016 at 11.00am. Following the...
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TONIGHT: WBF drinks at the Verandah Bar
The Women Barristers Forum invites all barristers to attend the WBF casual drinks at the Verandah Bar, 55-65 Elizabeth Street tonight, between 5.30-7.30pm. Come and have a nice night out after work...
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Coming up in CPD tonight
A seminar will be held in the Common Room tonight at 5.15pm: "Life Balance". Presented by Ian Hawkins and chaired by Michael Gleeson. For full details please download a flyer here.
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Coming up in CPD this month
A number of seminars will be held in the Common Room this month at 5.15pm:
Wednesday 8th June:"Life Balance". Presented by Ian Hawkins and chaired by Michael Gleeson. For full details please...
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Coming up in CPD tomorrow
A seminar will be held in the Common Room tomorrow at 5.15pm: "Life Balance". Presented by Ian Hawkins and chaired by Michael Gleeson. Learn more here.
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Appointments to the NSWLRC
Attorney General Gabrielle Upton has announced two new appointments to the NSW Law Reform Commission. Supreme Court judge the Hon Justice Paul Brereton AM RFD has been appointed deputy chairperson,...
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2016 Justice Awards
The 2016 Justice Awards dinner will be held on Thursday, 13 October 2016 at the Strangers' Dining Room, Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney. Nominations for the 2016 Justice Awards close on...
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Legal Aid News for June
Legal Aid News for June 2016 is out now. There are articles on 20 years of the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services; the 2016 criminal law conference and assistance for people in...
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First concert of the NSW Lawyers Orchestra - 26 June 2016
The NSW Lawyers Orchestra invites you to join them for their first ever concert on 26 June 2016, 2.30pm at The Great Hall 215 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010. In their first season, ever, the...
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2016 Maurice Byers Lecture – Wednesday, 22 June 2016
The 2016 Maurice Byers Lecture titled, ‘Legal Change – The Role of Advocates’ will be delivered by the Hon R French AC, chief justice of Australia on Wednesday, 22 June at 5.15pm in the Bar...
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