Inbrief

2018 Conferences - invitation for abstracts and papers

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Call for papers - Final Call

The Bar Association's Professional Development Department invites members to submit suggestions and/or abstracts for papers to be included in the association's 2018 CPD...

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Senior counsel 2017

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The appointment of senior counsel for 2017 will be announced at 1.00pm today. Learn more here.

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Bar Association annual general meeting and election timetable

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Governance

The Bar Association’s AGM will be held on Thursday, 2 November at 5.00pm, in the Common Room. The election ballot closes at 1.00pm that day and counting commences on the morning of...

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Forbes Lecture for 2017 is on tonight!

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Legal history

Members are invited to attend this year's Forbes Lecture, which will be delivered by Justice Margaret Beazley AO, president of the Court of Appeal. It is titled, "An insight into...

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World Day Against the Death Penalty

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Seminars

Wednesday, 11 October 2017 will be the 15th World Day Against the Death Penalty and to mark the
occasion, Reprieve Australia invite members of the New South Wales Bar to a seminar by...

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ALRC review of the Family Law System

Law reform and public affairs

Commonwealth Attorney-General George Brandis yesterday announced that the Australian Law Reform Commission would undertake a comprehensive review of the family law...

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Legal Aid NSW Complex Criminal Law Barrister Panel

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Panels

The Legal Aid NSW Complex Criminal Law Barrister Panel (formerly known as the Specialist Barrister Panel (Complex Criminal Law) is open for applications by new applicants and panel barristers...

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New Barristers' Committee Breakfast in Parramatta - 20 October 2017

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Collegiality

The New Barristers’ Committee invites you to join our hosts Magistrate Stafford and Magistrate Tsavdaridis for breakfast in Parramatta on 20 October 2017 from 8am. The breakfast will...

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NCAT Legal Bulletin No 8 of 2017

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has publishes the NCAT Legal Bulletin – an e-newsletter highlighting interesting case law from NCAT’s jurisdiction, and other useful information...

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Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride

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Philanthropy

Nathan Avery-Williams took part in the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride last Sunday. Thanks in part to the generosity of the New South Wales Bar, he raised $2,213, while his team raised...

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The Future of Hong Kong: 20 Years After Handover

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Of interest to members

Twenty years ago, Britain handed over the colony of Hong Kong to Mainland China. Fast forward to the present, and the relationship between the Mainland and its Special...

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Swearing-in ceremony for Gartelmann SC

Appointments

Timothy Gartelmann SC has been appointed as a judge of the District Court of New South Wales. A formal ceremony to honour this occasion will be held in the John Maddison Tower on Level...

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National Model Equitable Briefing Policy Report

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Diversity

The Bar Association adopted the National Model Equitable Briefing Policy on 1 September 2016. As a briefing entity, the association is required to report and is pleased to report that from...

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2017 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast – All welcome

Philanthropy

Members and their friends are invited to the 2017 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast on Friday, 27 October at Verandah Restaurant. Come and enjoy a two-course breakfast and help raise money...

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2017 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast – All welcome

Philanthropy

Members and their friends are invited to the 2017 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast on Friday, 27 October at Verandah Restaurant. Come and enjoy a two-course breakfast and help raise money...

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Health Law Masterclass

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Seminars

On Friday, 6 October, from 9.00am to 4.00pm Sydney Law School and QUT School of Law are co-hosting a Health Law Masterclass on recent developments in health law practice and regulation....

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Kaldor Centre Conference 2017: The Global Compacts on Refugees and Migration

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Conferences

In 2018, world leaders will adopt two landmark documents – a Global Compact on Refugees, and a Global Compact on Safe, Regular and Orderly Migration. Bringing together leading...

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AACL seminar - Scholarship, Advocacy and Judgment

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Seminars

Australian Association of Constitutional Law will host a special panel discussion on Tuesday, 10 October 2017 between The Hon Robert French AC, Professor Adrienne Stone and Dr Ruth Higgins....

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Mr David Bennett AC QC - Celebrating 50 Years at the Bar

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Collegiality

Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend an event for Mr David Bennett AC QC, celebrating his 50 years at the Bar. It will be held Friday, 20 October in the New South...

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Proposed Commercial Law Section of the New South Wales Bar

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For many years, members of the NSW Bar have organised a series of occasional seminars, and lectures and an annual dinner under the banner of the Public Law Section of the Bar. In response both to the...

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A Day of Practical Advocacy at Newcastle

Conferences

Spaces are running out so please register soon for the Public Defenders’ "Day of Practical Advocacy" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Saturday, 28 October 2017. Learn more here.

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NSWLRC celebrates its Golden Jubilee

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Law reform and public affairs

The New South Wales Law Reform Commission will celebrate its Golden Jubilee at a ceremony in Parliament House tonight. Guests of honour will include the attorney...

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Racing Appeals Tribunal Appointment

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Positions vacant

Expressions of interest are invited from qualified people, as defined by the Racing Appeals Tribunal Act 1983, interested in being considered for appointment as the Racing Appeals...

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New scholarship to honour trailblazing Asian lawyer

Diversity

A $5000 scholarship named after Australia’s first barrister of Chinese background has been launched. The William Ah Ket Scholarship is open to all qualified lawyers in Australia with no...

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New Barristers' Committee Breakfast in Parramatta

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Collegiality

The New Barristers’ Committee invites you to join our hosts Magistrate Stafford and Magistrate Tsavdaridis for breakfast in Parramatta on 20 October 2017 from 8am. The breakfast will...

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