Inbrief

2017 Justice 4 Refugees Cocktail Evening

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Philanthropy

On behalf of the Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS), the New South Wales Bar Association invites all members of the NSW Bar to be our guest at the Justice 4 Refugees (J4R)...

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George Samuel Sharpe (1926-2017)

Vale

George Sharpe, former Supreme Court judge, died on 9 September. His funeral service was held in Armidale.

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Family Court Practice Direction No 2 of 2017

Practice and procedure

The Family Court of Australia has issued Practice Direction No 2 of 2017 - Digital Court File. It can be accessed on the Court's website here.

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A History of Australian Legal Education, by Professor David Barker AM

Book launch

Members are invited to attend the launch of Professor Barker's book, A History of Australian Legal Education on 4 October 2017 at 5.30pm at Greenway Chambers (Level 10, 99 Elizabeth...

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Bar Association raises concerns about Justice Legislation Amendment Bill

Law reform and public affairs

The Bar Association has raised concerns regarding a retrospective amendment in the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill (No 2) relating to the schedule in the Drug Misuse...

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ALS welcomes Bar Association submission on Indigenous incarceration

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Advocacy

The Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) has issued a media release supporting calls by the Bar Association for an offender’s Aboriginal background to be taken into consideration when being...

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Australian Academy of Law: Patron's Address 2017

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At the lectern

Last chance to see his Excellency Judge James Crawford AC SC FBA, judge of the International Court of Justice presenting the Academy of Law’s Patron’s Address for 2017, "The...

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Nathan Avery-Williams on the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

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Philanthropy

Nathan Avery-Wiliams is taking part in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on Sunday, 24 September 2017 to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s mental health. There's still...

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Gartelmann SC appointed to the District Court of NSW

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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Richard Weinstein SC appointed as Advocate for Change

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Diversity

President Arthur Moses SC has appointed Richard Weinstein SC as a New South Wales Bar Advocate for Change for a period of three years. The purpose of the Advocates for Change program is to...

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Incarceration Rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

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Policy and law reform

The New South Wales Bar Association's submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission's Inquiry Into the Incarceration Rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples...

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2017 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast – All welcome

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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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The Ron McCallum Debate

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At the lectern

The 7th Annual Ron McCallum Debate will be hosted by the Australian Institute of Employment Rights (AIER) at the UTS Dr Chau Chak Wing Auditorium on Wednesday, 25 October 2017 (4pm to...

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Raising funds in the NY City Marathon

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Philanthropy

Nerida Harvey, the pro bono solicitor for the Law Society and valued colleague of the Bar Association's Legal Assistance Referral Scheme, will run the 2017 New York City Marathon with...

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Workers Compensation Regulation Bulletin

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The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has published the Workers Compensation Regulation Bulletin, Issue 28, 09/2017. This edition has a feature article (in fact, it's the only article) on...

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Federal Court replaces Interest on Judgments Practice Note

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Practice and procedure

The Chief Justice of the Federal Court has revoked the Interest on Judgments Practice Note (GPN-INT) issued on 25 October 2016. Its replacement is now available on the Federal...

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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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2018 Conferences - invitation for abstracts and papers

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Call for papers

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 Conference...

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Congratulations to the Bar Half Marathon Team

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Philanthropy

Cynthia Cochrane and Ben Symons ran the Blackmores Half Marathon yesterday and raised $4,400 for the Katrina Dawson Foundation, well in excess of the $3,000 target. Cynthia finished...

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UN Women National Committee Australia: call for board expressions of interest

Diversity

UN Women National Committee Australia is calling for nominations for three members of the Board of Directors, to commence a three year term in November 2017. Applications close 24...

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Mandatory disclosure statement

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Professional Standards Scheme

Every barrister who holds a NSW practising certificate, is a member of the Bar Association and has approved professional indemnity insurance is covered by the New South...

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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 the 15 Bobber for Mr David Bennett AC QC, celebrating his 50 years at the Bar. The 15 Bobber will be held Friday, 20 October in...

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Copyright Law and Practice Symposium

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Conferences

The Australian Copyright Council, along with the Copyright Society of Australia, invite members to the 18th Biennial Copyright Law and Practice Symposium on 12-13 October 2017 at...

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