Inbrief
Swearing-in ceremony for Jennifer Price and George Breton
Appointments
Jennifer Price and George Breton will be sworn-in as magistrates at a Local Court swearing-in ceremony on Monday, 20 February 2017 at 9.00am in Courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre....
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Funeral arrangements for Belinda Margaret Lyus (1958-2017)
A funeral service for Belinda Lyus will be held on Wednesday, 22 February 2017 at 2.15pm in the North Chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium. Afterwards, a wake will be held in The Garden Pavilion,...
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2017 North Coast CPD Conference this Saturday
The 2017 North Coast CPD Conference is on this Saturday, 18 February. The conference begins at 9.00am with arrival tea and coffee available from 8.30am. The conference will be held in The Fenwick...
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Junior Drinks
Collegiality
Junior Drinks is a social function organised by the New Barristers' Committee to provide new and junior barristers with a casual opportunity to catch up and socialise. Before you head...
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2017 Silk Bows & Dinner - Photographs
The 2017 silk bows & dinner was held at the High Court of Australia on 31 January 2017. Professional photographs taken during the silk bows ceremony and dinner are available to view and purchase here...
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Practical advocacy course
Public Defenders are seeking applications for the 2017 practical advocacy course for barristers of five years standing and under who are interested in improving their advocacy skills in criminal law....
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Riding for country kids
Philanthropy
On 12 March Bruce Miles of Frederick Jordan Chambers will be joining 108 cyclists to ride 420 km from Wagga Wagga to Orange to raise funds for Royal Far West’s work for country kids....
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Parramatta Program - 2017 CPD Conference Series
The 2017 Parramatta CPD Conference schedule has been finalised. Please view the program here
The Parramatta CPD Conference is to be held on Saturday, 18 March 2017 at the ParkRoyal Hotel,...
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Are your cases traumatising you? Understanding and managing vicarious trauma
On Tuesday 7 March, Robyn Bradey, an accredited mental health social worker with over 36 years’ experience, will present "Are your cases traumatising you? Understanding and managing vicarious...
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2017 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference Program
The 2017 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference program has been finalised. Please view the program here
The Personal Injury and Common Law Conference is scheduled to be held at the Hilton...
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Member services and benefits
The Bar Association provides its members with a variety of services and benefits, such as reserved childcare places, fee recovery, ethical guidance and more. Previously, these services were split...
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Learned Friends Hong Kong Conference
Promoted by Learned Friends Professional Education
In April 2017 (8 – 14 April) Learned Friends is holding a conference in Hong Kong. This dynamic and vibrant city is a fusion of many cultures...
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First Bar Book Club meeting for 2017
Wellbeing
The first meeting of the book club for 2017 will be held tomorrow, 15 February at 6.00pm in the Bar Library. The chosen book will be The Dinner by Herman Koch. A review can be found here....
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Toongabbie Legal Centre Saturday seminar
Members are invited to a one day family law seminar, hosted by the Toongabbie Legal Centre, on Saturday, 25 February 2017. It will be held at Toongabbie Christian School, 30-40 Metella Road,...
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Tomorrow: swearing-in ceremony for Dr Robert Harper SC
Appointments
Dr Robert Harper SC, formerly of 9th Floor Wentworth Chambers, was appointed to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, effective 18 January. A formal swearing-in will be held tomorrow,...
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Are your cases traumatising you? Understanding and managing vicarious trauma
On Tuesday 7 March Robyn Bradey, an accredited mental health social worker with over 36 years’ experience, will present "Are your cases traumatising you? Understanding and managing vicarious...
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Submission on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime
The Bar Association contributed to Part 5 of the Law Council’s response to the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Consultation Paper, Legal Practitioners and Conveyancers: A model for regulation...
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Forensics Breakfast Series
Seminar series: 7.45am - 8.45am every Wednesday from 15 February - 22 March 2017
Have you ever struggled with how CCTV or other images can be used in court, how to...
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STEP address: Issues with the use of ADR in will disputes
Promoted by STEP
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) invites you to an address by Ian Davidson SC on "Issues with the use of ADR in will disputes". It will be held on Wednesday, 15...
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Coming up in CPD this week
Wednesday 15 February: Gender Equality among Barristers before the High Court. Presented by Professor George Williams, Dean, UNSW Law School and chaired by Wendy Abraham QC. For full details please...
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Belinda Margaret Lyus (1958-2017)
Vale
Belinda Lyus, for many years a clerk at 16 Wardell then Maurice Byers Chambers, has died. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are known.
#Vale
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ALRC inquiry into Indigenous incarceration
Law reform and public affairs
Judge Matthew Myers AM of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia has been appointed commissioner of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) inquiry into the...
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Web watch: Indigenous Law Resources Database
AustLII, in conjunction with the Indigenous Law Centre at the University of NSW, has launched the Indigenous Law Resources Database. It's a national collection of significant primary legal resources...
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Early bird registrations closing for the North Coast CPD Conference today
Early bird registrations for the North Coast CPD Conference at the discounted price will close today, Friday 10 February. You can still register after this date at the normal price.
The North Coast...
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Salvos Legal Lecture Series
Members are invited to the Salvos Legal Lecture Series, "Litigation in Practice", to be held on Saturday, 11 March 2017, at the Salvation Army Headquarters in Redfern. It will be a day of practical...
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