Peteris Ginters, a much-loved and respected former barrister, was the subject of a moving article on motor neurone disease in Saturday's Good Weekend magazine. In case you missed it,...
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A group of barristers last week launched "Behind the Gown" - an initiative aimed at stamping out what it calls the endemic "harassment and abuse of power" at the Bar of England and Wales....
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The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is seeking suitable candidates for the position of Principal Claims Assessor (PCA) - a statutory...
Read more >Changes to NSW law relating to discounts for guilty pleas are now in force and in September there will be very significant changes to sentencing options. The 4th edition of Stephen Odgers book on NSW...
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Friday, June 08 2018 - Lunchtime talk: Confidence in Privacy Presented by Dr Nicole Moreham, Victoria University of Wellington. Chaired by TBC. For full details, please download a flyer here.
This...
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Message from the Treasurer, Anna Mitchelmore and Chair of the Wellbeing Committee, Kylie Nomchong SC
The Barristers’ Benevolent Association of New South Wales was established to set...
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Ms Noura Hussein Hammad has been convicted and sentenced to death by the Central Criminal Court of Omdurman for killing her husband in self-defence at the age of 16...
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Further to yesterday's item in In Brief, following representations from the New South Wales Bar Association the Registry Manager has, in response to feedback from some members of the legal...
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The State Insurance Regulatory Authority is seeking applications for the position of Principal Claims Assessor. The role requires high calibre candidates who are Australian lawyers. Learn more
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Applications for membership of the Bar Association’s various committees close at 5.00pm today. Members (not just those holding a PC) who wish to be considered for appointment to a...
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The Autumn 2018 edition of Bar News ran a review of The RBG Workout: the "authoritative fitness regime for barristers and judges". Not surprisingly, interest in the health and wellbeing of...
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The registry manager at the Family Court, Parramatta, has issued the following message to the legal profession regarding changes to service delivery, which take effect immediately.
Registry document...
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The NSW Bar Association and Law Society of NSW are jointly hosting a networking event for solicitors and female barristers practising in construction law on Wednesday, 13 June 2018 from...
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Ingmar Taylor and Mark Gibian are running for the 6th time the Not the NSW Bar Association World Cup Tipping competition. It is open to all members of the Bench and Bar, and their families. The...
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Conference Travel Club, by professionals for professionals, combining professional and personal development that fulfils CPD requirements in a way that allows you...
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Friday, June 08 2018 - Lunchtime talk: Confidence in Privacy Presented by Dr Nicole Moreham, Victoria University of Wellington. Chaired by TBC. For full details, please download a flyer here.
This...
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On Wednesday, 30 May 2018, the Hon Justice Virginia Bell AC will deliver the 2018 Forbes Lecture, to mark the Centenary of the Women’s Legal Status Act 1918 (NSW). The lecture will...
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The functions and titles of Federal Court registrars are to be overhauled in the latest extension of the National Court Framework (NCF) reforms. Chief Justice James Allsop AO has written to President...
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The NSW Government has appointed Acting Justice Carolyn Simpson to lead the NSW Law Reform Commission review of the law of consent in sexual assault matters. Her appointment takes effect immediately....
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The online Barristers' Classifieds enables every member of the Bar Association to buy or sell chambers, wigs, gowns, law reports and more. Simply login to your member...
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Applications for renewal of practising certificates for 2018-19 have now been sent to all barristers. You will notice the renewal form includes questions relating to disclosures barristers...
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The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has approved changes to the Motor Accident Permanent Impairment Guidelines 2018 (2018 Guidelines). It is intended that the 2018 Guidelines will be...
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A reminder for any barristers who, in the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, have received fees in advance, that is, as described in the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application...
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A little under three weeks remain to renew your practising certificate by the due date - 7 June 2018. Do not wait until you have confirmation of insurance to return your completed...
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Magistrate Michael Allen has been appointed as deputy chief magistrate of the Local Court. Attorney General Mark Speakman SC will speak on behalf of the NSW Bar at the swearing-in...
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