Inbrief
New CJ for Supreme Court of Victoria
The attorney-general of Victoria has announced the appointment of the Honourable Justice Anne Ferguson as the new chief justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Ferguson, a Victorian Court of Appeal...
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Bar Choir Christmas Concert
Wellbeing
The Bar Choir is planning a Christmas convert to raise funds for the Tristan Jepson Memorial foundation on Thursday, 7 December 2017 from 6.00pm to 7.00pm at St James Church, King Street....
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Correction: appointment of Annabelle Bennett AO SC to the Anti-Discrimination Board
Appointments
On Friday, Attorney General Speakman SC announced the appointment of the Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC to the Anti-Discrimination Board. The InBrief article did not mention that Dr...
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Bar Association unveils its strategic plan for 2017-20
Governance
On 27 July 2017 Bar Council endorsed the New South Wales Bar Association’s Strategic Plan 2017-2020. President Arthur Moses SC, on behalf of the New South Wales Bar, would like to thank...
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Submitting subpoenaed items online to NSW courts
Practice and procedure
The online eSubpoena service is now available for the return of subpoenaed documents to registries across the NSW Supreme, District, Local and Land and Environment Courts for...
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In need of permanent, casual or emergency childcare?
Member services and benefits
Do you need childcare in an emergency? Do your childcare needs vary from day to day or from week to week? Or are you looking for a permanent childcare arrangement?
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Hellenic Australian Lawyers to host conference in Rhodes
Conferences
The Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association is hosting an international conference in Rhodes, Greece in July 2018. Chief Justice Kiefel AC will be the keynote speaker, and five other...
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Are you interested in becoming a tutor?
Professional development
The tutor/reader relationship forms a critical part of the introduction and transition to a career at the bar. For commencing practitioners, and the profession at large, it...
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Open Day for Female Law Students - volunteer barristers wanted
Diversity
Volunteer barristers are needed for Female Student Open Day on Friday, 18 August 2017. Organised by the Diversity and Equality Committee the Open Day provides a wonderful opportunity for...
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Are you interested in becoming a tutor?
Professional development
The tutor/reader relationship forms a critical part of the introduction and transition to a career at the bar. For commencing practitioners, and the profession at large, it...
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2017 Tutors and Readers Dinner – Photos available for purchase
Collegiality
Thank you to all who attending the 2017 Tutors and Readers Dinner on Friday 28 July 2017 at the Australian Museum. Pictures of the event may be ordered online from Oneill Photographics....
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Increases to attorney general's rates for legal representation
Practice support
Attorney General Mark Speakman SC has written to President Arthur Moses SC to advise that the attorney's rates for junior and senior counsel have increased by 1.9% (based on the...
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New portraits added to the Bar Association's art collection
Bar art
The portraits of Justice Bell and Justice Gageler were presented last night to President Arthur Moses SC for addition to the permanent Bar Association collection. The portrait of Justice...
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Legal Aid NSW General Criminal Law Panel applications
Positions vacant
The General Criminal Law Panel (the Panel) is currently open for applications.
Applications must be submitted through the Panels Application Website by Monday, 4 September 2017 for...
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Wanted: principal lawyers at the Workers Compensation Commission of NSW
Positions vacant
The Workers Compensation Commission of NSW is seeking applications from legal practitioners for two Principal Lawyer permanent roles. Principal Lawyers work as part of the Legal...
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Accountability and the Law 2017 Conference - two weeks to go
17 August 2017 at Parliament House, Canberra
With experts from across legal and academic fields, the Accountability & the Law Conference will discuss the weaknesses in the current federal...
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Amendments to the Federal Circuit Court Rules 2001
Legislation to note
The Federal Circuit Court Rules 2001 have been amended, partly as a consequence of new jurisdiction conferred on the court by the Building and Construction Industry (Improving...
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The State of Dispute Resolution - 2017
ADR
The Australian Dispute Resolution Association invites members to attend 'The State of Dispute Resolution - 2017' on Tuesday, 22 August 2017. Keynote speakers include Chief Justice Tom Bathurst...
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Financial planning strategies seminar
Coming up in CPD - Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Government changes to super and SMSF’s, ASX market update, insurance, estate planning and financial planning strategies
Presented by Charles Stewart,...
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Reporting under the National Model Gender Equitable Briefing Policy
Diversity
Presented by Arthur Moses SC, Kate Eastman SC and Jane Needham SC. Chaired by Kate Richardson SC. For full details please download a flyer here
Registration is required. Light...
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Equitable briefing seminar will be live streamed
Diversity
On 16 August 2017 a CPD seminar on "Reporting Under the National Model Gender Equitable Briefing Policy" will be live streamed via the Bar Association's Facebook page. More information...
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The Justice Project
Access to justice
The Law Council is reviewing the state of access to justice in Australia, focussing on 13 acutely disadvantaged groups. Called the Justice Project, under the chairmanship of the...
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Bar FC victorious against Reserve Bank 2-0
Wellbeing
Today saw Bar FC in its last outing in this year’s Domain Soccer Competition with a win required to avoid relegation from 3rd division. Well, when the going gets tough, Bar FC gets...
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Learned Friends Cape Town Conference
Promoted by Learned Friends
In September (25 Sept – 2 Oct) Learned Friends is holding a conference in Cape Town. Cape Town is not only the most popular international tourist destination in South...
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Mental health and cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system
Reports to note
The NSW Mental Health Commission has released a new report, Towards a Just System: Mental Illness and Cognitive Impairment in the Criminal Justice System. The report notes, among...
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