Inbrief
For the diary: the World Congress on Family Law and Children's Rights
Conferences
The World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights is to be held in Dublin on 4-7 June 2017. The deadline for early bird registration is 31 March 2017. Learn more here.
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Australia to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture
Law reform and public affairs
The Law Council has welcomed the Australian Government's announcement that it will ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT). The president...
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Appointment to Human Rights Commission
Appointments
Ms June Oscar AO has been appointed as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner in the Australian Human Rights Commission. Ms Oscar’s appointment will be for...
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15 Bobber for Magistrate Brender and Magistrate Soars
Collegiality
Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for Magistrate Rodney Brender & Magistrate Julie Soars. The 15 Bobber will be held Friday, 17 March in the New...
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Australian Copyright Council Webinars
In March the Australian Copyright Council will host three webinars, over three consecutive weeks, for legal practitioners to update their copyright knowledge. The webinars are designed to help top up...
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ACICA international arbitration workshops
ADR
The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration will host a series of four half-day workshops, held between 25 February and 20 May, designed to provide an intensive introduction...
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Book launch: John Walpole Willis, Colonial Judge, Reconsidered
Legal history
Chief Justice TF Bathurst AC will launch Max Bonnell’s book I Like A Clamour: John Walpole Willis, Colonial Judge, Reconsidered on Thursday 16 March 2017 at 5:15pm for 5:30pm in the...
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Legal Aid NSW Domestic Violence Panel closing soon
Applications for the Legal Aid NSW Domestic Violence Panel closes on 20 February 2017. Further information is available at the DV Panel Web Page. Applications must be submitted via the Panels...
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The Hon Sir Anthony Mason AK KBE QC to deliver Sir Garfield Barwick Address
At the lectern
The Sir Garfield Barwick Address Foundation is pleased and honoured to advise that an Address will be delivered by the Hon Sir Anthony Mason AK, KBE, QC at a dinner to be held on...
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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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NSW Bar Association CPD Conferences 2017
Registrations are OPEN for the New South Wales Bar Association Regional CPD Conferences.
The 2017 CPD Conferences have been confirmed for the following dates and locations:
- Saturday, 18 February:...
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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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AIJA Second International Conference on Non-Adversarial Justice
Conferences
The Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration’s Second International Conference on Non-Adversarial Justice will be held at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour in Sydney from 6-8...
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Farewell to Judge Gregory Woods QC
A bench farewell will be held for his Honour Judge Gregory Woods QC on Friday, 10 February 2017 at 9.00am in the ceremonial courtroom on level 21 of John Maddison Tower. Brad Hughes SC will speak on...
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Opening of 2017 Law Term religious services
Monday, 6 February 2017
- The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
- The Great Synagogue – 5:30 PM
Thursday, 9 February 2017
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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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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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New director of BarCare
Wellbeing
Penny Johnston has retired as the director of BarCare. Her replacement, Jenny Houen, can be contacted on either 0427 317 958 or via email: jhouen@barcare.org.
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Common Law Practice Update 99
The Bar Association's Common Law Committee has published Practice Update 99, with case notes on sections 78 and 94 and 126 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW); sections 5B and 5O of...
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2017 Cross-examination Seminar and Workshop
The Cross-examination Seminar and Workshop is organised year by the New Barristers Committee and is aimed at encouraging junior barristers to practice their cross-examination skills and to also watch...
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Team from 12th Floor Wentworth completes the Cole Classic ocean race
Philanthropy
On Sunday, 5 February 2017 James Renwick SC and Andrew Harding swam in the Cole Classic ocean race from Manly to Shelly Beach in honour of Robert Dubler SC and to raise some funds...
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Memorial to Celebrate the Life of Penelope Watson – Law Teacher- Barrister
Vale
Penelope passed away 29 December 2016. Please join us on 11 March 2017 for a Memorial to celebrate the life of Penelope Watson, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Treehouse Hotel, 60 Miller Street, North...
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Robert Dubler's road to recovery
Philanthropy
Robert Dubler SC, a cherished member of the 12th Floor, became a quadriplegic in May 2016 as a result of a surfing accident. He is working hard at recovery but the road is long,...
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Swearing in ceremony for Magistrate Thomas and Magistrate Horan
Appointments
Brett Thomas and Susan Horan will be sworn-in as magistrates of the Local Court of NSW at a ceremonial sitting on Monday, 6 February 2017 in Court 5.2 of the Downing Centre. The...
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2017 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference
Registrations are OPEN for the 2017 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference, which will be held at the Hilton Sydney on Saturday 11 March.
The conference offers 5 CPD points.
The conference runs...
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