Inbrief
2017 Justice 4 Refugees Cocktail Evening
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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Determination of economic and non-economic losses
Practice and procedure
Pursuant to section 80 of the Motor Accidents Act 1988, the minister for finance, services and property has made the Motor Accidents (Determination of Non-economic Loss)...
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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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Indexation of non-economic loss under the Civil Liability Act
Practice and procedure
The Civil Liability (Non-economic Loss) Amendment Order 2017 has been published on the NSW Legislation website. The object of this order is to adjust, for the year commencing...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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