Inbrief
Discussions with the CDPP
Message from President Arthur Moses SC
As a result of representations from members of the junior bar in relation to fee rates and payment for preparation time, I have held a meeting with the...
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Retirement of Justice Richard Tracey
Justice Richard Tracey of the Victorian Registry of the Federal Court retired on Friday, 17 August. Commenting on his Honour's retirement, Bar Association President Arthur Moses SC said: "The NSW Bar...
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Court security
Message from President Arthur Moses SC
I am in discussions with the NSW Government and heads of jurisdictions regarding the introduction of a pilot scheme for the use of an ID card to access court...
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Coming up in CPD tomorrow
Professional development
On Tuesday 21 August, the Criminal Law Committee will host a seminar titled "Sentencing Reforms"
The speakers will be Luke Grant, Assistant Commissioner, NSW Corrective...
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Notification of change of practice address or contact details form
Have you recently moved to new chambers or changed contact details? The Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 requires barristers to advise the Bar Council, in writing, of any...
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Save the date: Introduction to the Aboriginal Land Rights System in NSW
Professional development
On Tuesday, 18 September, the NSW Judicial Commission Ngara Yura Committee, the NSW Bar Association’s First Nations Committee and the Law Society of NSW Indigenous Issues...
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Notification of change of practice address or contact details form
Have you recently moved to new chambers or changed contact details? The Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 requires barristers to advise the Bar Council, in writing, of any...
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The 2018 Common Law Drinks – Last Chance!
Collegiality
The Common Law Committee & the President of the NSW Bar Association would like to invite all NSW Bar Members to the 2018 Common Law Drinks to be held in the Cocktail Lounge of the...
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2019 Regional Conference Series
Call for papers
The Bar Association's Professional Development Department invites members to submit suggestions and/or abstracts for papers to be included in the association's 2019 CPD Conference...
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Coming up in CPD in next week
Continuing Professional Development
On Tuesday 21 August, the Criminal Law Committee will host a seminar titled "Sentencing Reforms"
The speakers will be Luke Grant, Assistant Commissioner, NSW...
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NSWLRC Report 145: Review of the Guardianship Act
Law reform and public affairs
Attorney General Mark Speakman has tabled in parliament the report of the Law Reform Commission's review of the Guardianship Act 1987, which recommends a new regime for...
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Bar FC bow out of DSL Competition
Wellbeing
A very competitive Sydney Business School defeated Bar FC 2-1 on Monday, bringing an end to Bar FC’S Domain Soccer League season.
A quick goal within minutes of starting from a set play...
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New Arbitrator for the Court of Arbitration of Sport Panel - Asian Games 2018
Appointments
Anthony Lo Surdo SC of 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers has been appointed as an Arbitrator to the Court of Arbitration for Sport Panel for the Asian Games, 2018. He is the only...
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Upcoming Forbes Society tutorials
Legal history
Part 2 of the tutorial "History of Equity" will be delivered by the Hon J Campbell QC on Wednesday, 22 August 2018. A further tutorial, on "The History of the Law of Commercial...
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Save the date: Introduction to the Aboriginal Land Rights System in NSW
Professional development
On Tuesday, 18 September, the NSW Judicial Commission Ngara Yura Committee, the NSW Bar Association’s First Nations Committee and the Law Society of NSW Indigenous Issues...
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Getting Your Insurance Right
Continuing Professional Development
Wednesday, August 15 2018 - 'Getting Your Insurance Right: Understanding all areas of insurance to best protect yourself and your family, particularly income...
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Bar City2Surf runners raise funds for the Black Dog Institute
Philanthropy
Congratulations to the runners from the New South Wales Bar who donned an orange and black singlet and took part in Sunday's City to Surf to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute....
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Common Law Drinks - registrations extended until midday tomorrow, 15 August
Collegiality
The Common Law Committee & the President of the NSW Bar Association would like to invite all members to the 2018 Common Law Drinks to be held in the Cocktail Lounge of the Edinburgh...
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NSW barristers in Uganda to conduct advocacy training
Wellbeing
Kate Eastman SC, Chris Maxwell QC, Pauline David and Michelle England are in Uganda with IJM Australia to train local prosecutors and to build capacity in the court system. You can follow...
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Coming up in CPD tonight
Professional development
Tuesday, August 14 2018 - 'In conversation with Jane Needham SC'
Interviewer Stephen Free and Interviewee Jane Needham SC. Learn more here.
This seminar has been organised...
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Laws relating to Beneficiaries of Trusts - new report
The Law Reform and Sentencing Council have released a report on the laws relating to beneficiaries of trusts (Report 144) which was tabled in the NSW Parliament on 31 July 2018.
A copy may be viewed...
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Family Court
The Australian Bar Association President, Mr Noel Hutley SC has told Lawyers Weekly changes to the family courts systems of the magnitude proposed by the federal government must be the subject of...
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Supreme Court ADR Address 2018
Members are invited to the Australian Dispute Centre's Supreme Court of NSW ADR Address 2018, to be delivered by Chief Justice Tom Bathurst AC on 20 September 2018 at 5.15pm in the Banco Court. RSVP...
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NSW Barrister Mary Walker named 2018 “Mediator of the Year” and “International Mediator of the Year”
Congratulations to Mary Walker, Chair of the Bar Association’s ADR Committee, on receiving the awards for “Mediator of the Year” and “International Mediator of the Year” at the Australian...
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Coming up in CPD this week
Professional development
Wednesday, August 15 2018 - 'Getting Your Insurance Right: Understanding all areas of insurance to best protect yourself and your family, particularly income protection,...
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