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HAL International Conference Rhodes, Greece 2018

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Conferences

Hellenic Australian Lawyers (HAL) Association is hosting an international conference on “Contemporary Legal Issues and the Influence of Hellenism” at the Sheraton Rhodes Resort,...

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2017 Paul Byrne SC Memorial Lecture

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At the lectern

The 2017 Paul Byrne SC Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Terry O'Gorman on Wednesday, 1 November at the University of Sydney. The title of this year's lecture will be "15 years...

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Australian Bar Association Member Newsletter October 2017

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The Australian Bar Association has released the October 2017 edition of its member newsletter, which includes pieces on the 2017 ABA International Conference, the farewell to the Chief Justice of the...

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Mediation accreditation 2017 - Applications close today

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BarADR

The Bar Association, through the ADR Committee, offers accreditation to members under the National Mediation Accreditation System. Applications close today at 5pm.

Applications are sought...

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Swearing-in ceremony for Jane Costigan

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Appointments

Jane Costigan will be sworn-in at a ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit Court on Wednesday, 8 November 2017 at 9.30am. The ceremony will be held in Courtroom 3, Floor 4, Federal...

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Swearing-in ceremony for Hugh Donnelly

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Appointments

Hugh Donnelly will be sworn-in as a magistrate of the Local Court of NSW on Monday, 16 October 2017 at 9.00am in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre. Members will be advised of further...

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Senior Counsel Scroll Ceremony

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Newly appointed Senior Counsel will be presented with their appointment scrolls on 23 October 2017 at 5.15pm in the Bar Association’s Common Room, with the scrolls being presented by Bathurst CJ at...

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Vicarious trauma

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Wellbeing

Last night the SBS Insight program featured barristers discussing vicarious trauma and the impact of working on criminal trials. View the program here.

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The Uluru Statement

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Law reform and public affairs

Members are invited a discussion on the Uluru Statement From the Heart, which was issued on 26 May 2017 at the First Nations' National Constitutional Convention. This...

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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 His Honour Judge J Bennett SC and Magistrate Tsavdaridis for breakfast in Parramatta on 20 October 2017 from 8am. The...

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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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Nominations for 2018 Bar Council

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Governance

Members are reminded that nominations for the 2018 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on Monday, 9 October 2017.

Nomination forms have been posted to all...

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Attention all yogis - classes return on 11 October

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Wellbeing

Yoga classes in the Common Room resume next Wednesday, 11 October 2017 at 1.00pm and will run until 13 December. All levels of experience welcome. You may pay upfront for the term or...

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Hugh Donnelly appointed as magistrate

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Appointments

Attorney General Mark Speakman has announced the appointment on Hugh Donnelly as a magistrate of the Local Court of NSW. Learn more here.

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New powers for continuing detention

Law reform and public affairs

The New South Wales Government has announced its intention to legislate for continuing preventative detention of prisoners who pose a terror risk at the completion of...

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2017 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture and Centenary Conference

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At the lectern

The 2017 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture will delivered by The Hon James Allsop AO, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia on 1 November 2017 at 5.30 pm in the New South Wales...

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2017 Justice 4 Refugees Cocktail Evening - RSVP's Close tonight!

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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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15 Bobber- 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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Legal Aid News for October

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Legal Aid News for October 2017 is out now. There is a feature article on Legal Aid's partnership with LawAccess NSW, the Indigenous List at the Federal Circuit Court in Sydney and the rollout of the...

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Literature and the Bar

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Wellbeing

Malcolm Oakes SC has produced a list of members of the Sydney Bar who have published books beyond legal texts. The list covers 200 years. The criteria are authorship of a work which does...

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Seeking Barristers for Pro Bono Community Engagement Program

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Promoted by Thomas More Law School (North Sydney)

At ACU’s Thomas More Law School (North Sydney) we know there’s more to learning law than what goes on in the classroom. The heart of our law...

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2017 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture and Centenary Conference

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At the lectern

The 2017 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture will delivered by The Hon James Allsop AO, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia on 1 November 2017 at 5.30 pm in the New South Wales...

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Arts Law's art sale fundraiser

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Philanthropy

Arts Law and Martin Place Chambers will host an art sale fundraiser on Thursday, 2 November 2017 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Learn from experts about the art for sale and add to your...

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NSWLRC review of community legal centres

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Access to justice

The New South Wales Law Reform Commission will review NSW government support for community legal centres, including the type, scope and geographic spread of services offered. The...

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Senior Counsel appointments for 2017

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Standards

President Arthur Moses SC has announced the names of 11 barristers who have been appointed Senior Counsel. The successful applicants for 2017, in order of their length of service at the...

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