Inbrief

Chrissa Loukas SC inspiring students at Alexandria High

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Yesterday, Chrissa Loukas SC spoke to the year 11 and 12 Legal Studies class at Alexandria High School. She gave an inspiring talk about her journey from being a student at a public school, to...

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NSW Government makes up some of Commonwealth funding shortfall

Law reform and public affairs

NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman SC has announced an injection of $6 million in additional support for community legal centres (CLCs) over the next two years. From 1...

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BarBooks is 2. To celebrate we're offering all new subscribers a weekend away on us

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We are also offering the chance to win a weekend away to our existing customers. Go into the draw to win a $500 HotelGift.com voucher by following us on LinkedIn and referring us 3 of your colleagues...

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In need of permanent, casual or emergency childcare?

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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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Legal Aid News for April

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Legal Aid News for April 2017 is out now. There is a feature article on the new health-justice partnership in Wagga Wagga, a story on Legal Aid's submission to a Senate inquiry into corporate evasion...

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Coming up in CPD tonight

Wednesday, 5 April 2017: "_Unconscious Bias Training_" Presented by Kate Eastman SC and chaired by Ingmar Taylor SC. For full details please download a flyer here

This seminar will commence at 5.15...

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2017 workplace influenza vaccinations: registrations close today

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The Health and Wellbeing Committee has organised for members to receive a flu shot on Thursday, 6 April 2017, between 4.00pm and 6.00pm in the Bar Association Common Room and conference rooms....

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Mentoring Program 2017

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Mentoring

Since 2014 the Bar Association has offered junior barristers in their second year at the bar an opportunity to receive guidance and support from leaders in the profession. For senior...

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Next meeting of the Bar Book Club

Wellbeing

The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will be held on Tuesday, 9 May 2017 at 6.00pm. Up for discussion will be the Book of Job from the Old Testament. Readers are free to source whatever...

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Part-time employment opportunities wanted for Indigenous law students

Diversity

Do you need some clerical and administrative assistance to run your practice? If the answer is yes - why not employ an Indigenous law student? There are some first year students currently...

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New Barristers' Committee April breakfast

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Collegiality

The New Barristers’ committee would like to invite you to attend the April breakfast catch-up at Silks Coffee Shop tomorrow morning, Tuesday 4 April. Drop in for a short (or long)...

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Mentoring Program 2017

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Mentoring

Since 2014 the Bar Association has offered junior barristers in their second year at the bar an opportunity to receive guidance and support from leaders in the profession. For senior...

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New Barristers' Committee April breakfast

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Collegiality

The New Barristers’ committee would like to invite you to attend the April breakfast catch-up at Silks Coffee Shop on Tuesday, 4 April. Drop in for a short (or long) period of time...

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Cases to note: High Court decision on the advocate's immunity

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The High Court yesterday handed down its decision in Kendirjian v Lepore [2017] HCA 13, an appeal from the New South Wales Court of Appeal regarding the advocate's immunity from suit in relation to...

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Senate passes resolution on cuts to CLCs

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The Senate has passed a resolution calling for an immediate reversal of funding cuts to community legal centres and a commitment to sustainable, long term contributions for the legal assistance...

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Amended Motor Accident Injuries Bill

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The Motor Accident Injuries Bill 2017 passed the Legislative Council last night. Various amendments were made to the bill in committee on issues including premium adjustment, insurer profit, medical...

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Mary Gaudron portrait on display in the National Portrait Gallery

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The Bar Association's portrait of Mary Gaudron is on loan to the National Portrait Gallery until 31 October as part of a "Women in Focus" exhibition.

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Web watch: Legal resources for Brexit

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The UK Government has triggered Article 50 and Middle Temple Library has compiled and shared an annotated list of online resources regarding the legal implications of the UK referendum and Brexit.

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The Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession

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The legal profession in Australia is undergoing rapid, widespread transformation. In response, the Law Society of NSW began the Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) Commission of...

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New Land and Environment Court practice notes

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The chief judge of the Land and Environment Court has issued new practice notes: Class 1 Development Appeals, which will commence on 27 March 2017; and Class 1, 2 and 3 Miscellaneous Appeals which...

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Have you got your ticket to this year’s Bench and Bar Dinner?

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Collegiality

The president and the Bar Council have the pleasure of inviting all members of the New South Wales Bar Association to the 2017 Bench & Bar Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday,...

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Swearing in ceremony for Judge David Michael Wilson SC

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David Michael Wilson SC will be sworn-in as a judge of the District Court at a ceremonial sitting on 3 April 2017 at 9.00am. Paresh Khandhar will speak on behalf of the New South Wales Bar....

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CPD Online

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The CPD year ends 31st March.If you are missing a CPD point (or two) then CPD online can assist. Many Bar Association seminars from 2011 onwards are online. If the seminar was accompanied by a paper,...

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Coming up in CPD tomorrow lunchtime

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Thursday, March 30 2017: "Equitable Compensation for Breach of Confidence" Presented by The Honourable Justice Mark Leeming, Justice of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales and Dr Peter Turner....

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Coming up in CPD tonight

Tuesday, March 28 2017: "Financial Agreements: Pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 Cth Binding? Are they worth the effort?" Presented by Denise Reid and chaired by Ian Coleman SC. For full details...

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