Inbrief
Katrina Dawson Award - applications close 10 August 2018
Diversity
Katrina Dawson was a much-loved member of the New South Wales Bar, where she excelled. She was tragically killed during the Lindt Cafe siege. The Katrina Dawson Award seeks to encourage...
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The evidence for rethinking the Family Court’s future
Law reform and public affairs
In an op-ed article (click here) for today's Australian, Bar Association President Arthur Moses SC called on the Federal Attorney-General to carefully re-consider the...
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Coming up in CPD in next week
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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Save the date: Sentencing Reforms CPD
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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Managing Workplace Relations: last chance to book
Promoted by the CLA
The Commercial Law Association of Australia Limited are hosting a seminar from 8.30am-12.30pm, Friday, 17 August at the State Library. The Chair of the Seminar will be Ingmar...
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A great new benefits program for members
Message from President Arthur Moses SC
The Bar Association has partnered with Member Advantage, a leading provider of member benefits programs. Members and their families can now enjoy exclusive...
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Toongabbie Legal Centre 11th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner
You are invited to support a most worthwhile cause, a community-based initiative helping those in need. The Toongabbie Legal Centre are hosting their 11th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner. Guest...
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History in the High Court: Recourse to Historical Materials in Constitutional Interpretation
Legal history
The Australian Association of Constitutional Law is holding a seminar on Monday, 20 August 2018, details are as follows:
- Time: 5.30–7.00pm
- Place: Federal Court of Australia,...
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Misuse of market power master class: last chance to book
Promoted by the CLA
The Commercial Law Association of Australia Limited are holding a masterclass on Friday, 17 August from 12.45 to 2.30pm at the State Library. Lunch will be served. It will cover:...
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Are you sure? - A joint seminar hosted by the Australian Academy of Law & the Australian Academy of Science
The Australian Academy of Law and the Australian Academy of Science come together to present discussions around:
- Scientific certainty compared with legal certainty, and scientific decision-making...
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ADR Symposium
The Australian Disputes Centre is holding an ADR Symposium titled Innovate, mediate & thrive! And the launch of the First Nations' mediation panel on Friday 10 August at Level 16, 1 Castlereagh...
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Eminent Jurist to lead Digital Assets Review
NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman today announced retired Federal Court judge Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC will lead a review of laws about access to people’s social media accounts and other...
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Federal Circuit Court Amendment (Costs and Other Measures) Rules 2018
Practice and procedure
The Bar Association has received notice that the judges of the Federal Circuit Court have reviewed and agreed to a series of miscellaneous amendments to the Federal Circuit...
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Class actions, victims of crime and other news in law reform from Victoria
The Victorian Law Reform Commission's report Access to Justice: Litigation Funding and Group Proceedings was tabled in the Parliament of Victoria on 19 June 2018. The report contains 31...
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Bar FC narrowly defeated 1-0
Wellbeing
In a game that was a practice kick before the final series commencing next week, Bar FC played Sydney Business School in a tight contest. Whilst Bar FC had more shots on goal, they were...
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Tomorrow: Appearing in Industrial Tribunals
Tomorrow, Thursday 9 August, Vice President J Catanzariti of the Fair Work Commission and Ingmar Taylor SC will present "Appearing in Industrial Tribunals", a CPD seminar on rights of appearance,...
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McAvoy SC receives QUT awards
Tony McAvoy SC has been named QUT Outstanding Alumnus of the Year and also received the Faculty of Law’s Outstanding Alumnus Award. Mr McAvoy graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from QUT in 1988 and...
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ALRC seminars on class actions and litigation funding
The Australian Law Reform Commission Inquiry into Class Action Proceedings and Third-Party Litigation Funders will hold three seminars for interested participants in class action proceedings. At...
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Get behind the NSW Bar team in the City to Surf
Philanthropy
Seven barristers, including Bar Association President Arthur Moses SC, have entered the 2018 Sun-Herald City to Surf on Sunday, 12 August 2018 to raise money jointly for the Black Dog...
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AIJA Domestic and Family Violence Bench Book
The Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration (AIJA) has launched the new National Domestic and Family Violence Bench Book. According to the AIJA, the bench book "provides a central resource...
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NSW Inaugural HAL Chapter Oration to be delivered by Justice Gageler AC
The NSW Chapter of the Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association is hosting the Inaugural Chapter Oration to be delivered by the Honourable Justice Gageler AC at the Federal Court of Australia on...
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Blue Mountains Law Society’s Succession conference 2018
A highlight of this year’s conference will be former judge Peter Young AO QC’s light hearted but informative discussion titled “How to deal with an Equity suit when your client or opponent is...
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Vacancy at William Owen Chambers in Orange
Member services and benefits
In November a vacancy will occur in William Owen Chambers in Orange. These Chambers have been established since 1991. This is an opportunity to practice in the western...
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Principal Research Officer positions with Senate Scrutiny Commmittees
The Department of the Senate has recently advertised two Principal Research Officer (EL1) positions to support the work of the Senate Regulations and Ordinances Committee and the Senate Scrutiny of...
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Uluru Statement from the Heart
Garma 2018 has been under way in Arnhem Land since Friday, 3 August. Author Richard Flanagan was special guest speaker at the Garma Corporate Dinner. In his powerful speech, Flanagan calls on...
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