The equitable briefing reporting year closed on 30 June. Reports were due on 30 September.
This year, reports must be provided to the Law Council of Australia directly through its...
Read more >In the Weekend Australian at page 17 on Saturday there was an important analysis by former High Court judge Dyson Heydon on unacceptable delays of judgments being delivered, especially in the Federal...
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October is Mental Health Month and the Black Dog Institute is running a number of presentations as webinars for those of you who may not have had the opportunity to attend.
For more...
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His Honour Judge Kevin O'Connor, former President of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal and Deputy President of NCAT, District Court Judge and Federal Privacy Commissioner passed away on...
Read more >Attorney-General, Christian Porter announced yesterday the appointment of the new Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia. "The new Chief Justice of the...
Read more >The Motor Accident Injuries Amendment (Indexation) Regulation 2018 (the Regulation) has been published on the NSW legislation website.
The NSW Government committed to regular indexation of maximum...
Read more >The object of the Civil Liability (Non-economic Loss) Order 2010 is to adjust, for the year commencing 1 October 2018, the maximum amount that may be awarded for damages for...
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Robert David Harding SC, former barrister, who was called to the Bar in 1977 passed away on Monday.
A private funeral service will be held next week for family and close friends.
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The Minds Count annual lecture will take place on Monday 12 November 2018, 5.45pm for 6.00pm start – 8.00pm at Federal Court, Sydney.
As mental health challenges generally increase, it...
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The New Barristers’ Committee will again host the Judicial Q&A panel in the Bar Common Room on Thursday, 25 October at 5.15pm. As usual, the Q&A will feature a panel of judges who will answer your...
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President Arthur Moses SC advises members of the NSW Bar Association that an announcement of senior counsel appointments for 2018 will be made on Friday, 5 October 2018.
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Your Bar Association member benefits are perfect for planning your summer travels. You can save hundreds when booking your weekend trips, summer holidays and activities....
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Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for the Hon Justice Kelly Rees, celebrating her recent appointment to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The 15...
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Click here to see a photo of our recent meeting. Aren’t you sorry you didn’t make it? By popular demand, at our next meeting we will start a Sock Knit-along. If you’d like to...
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The current Reconciliation Plan reflects a lengthy and ongoing commitment of and the various steps being taken by the New South Wales Bar Association to address the substantial under-representation...
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Joshua Beran, barrister, will participate in the Firies Climb for MND on 20 October 2018. Motor Neurone Disease is the terrible disease with which Peteris Ginters, barrister, was...
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The Bar Association’s AGM will be held on Thursday, 1 November at 5.00pm, in the Common Room. The election ballot closes at 1.00pm that day and counting commences on the morning of...
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The Public Law Weekend, hosted by the ANU Centre for International and Public Law, is one of Australia’s pre-eminent public law conferences. This year’s program will focus primarily on...
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A recent decision by the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has profiled some of the issues and uncertainties that underfunding of the state’s legal aid system creates for clients, counsel and...
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On 19 September 2018, the Supreme Court Rules Committee approved Criminal Appeal (Amendment No 1) Rule 2018. The amendment enables the court to extend the period of time...
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The New Barristers’ Committee will again host the Judicial Q&A panel in the Bar Common Room on Thursday, 25 October at 5.15pm. As usual, the Q&A will feature a panel of judges who will answer your...
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A recent decision by the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has profiled some of the issues and uncertainties that underfunding of the state’s legal aid system creates for clients, counsel and...
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The Bar Association's Wellbeing Committee will host a joint information session with Australian Business Volunteers highlighting the opportunities and benefits for members in joining ABV's...
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Dear members,
A number of recent incidents have prompted me to write to remind members that electronic communication - including email and the use of all forms social media - requires...
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The High Court of Australia handed down its unanimous decision in the matter of The Queen v Dennis Bauer (a pseudonym) on 12...
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