Inbrief
The NSW Law Reform Commission review of the issue of consent relating to offences involving allegations of sexual assault
The NSW Law Reform Commission has released some of the preliminary submissions it has received in relation to it’s current review of the issue of consent relating to allegations of sexual assault ....
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Don't miss UNCITRAL Rapporteur Prof Khory McCormick at the ADR Masterclass
ADR
UNCITRAL Rapporteur Professor Khory McCormick brings his insights to the ADR Masterclass 2018 in a keynote address on “Making ADR Attractive to Users – an International Perspective”....
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Recent case relating to whether ‘Chorley exception’ applies to barrister
A recent judgment was handed down by the New South Wales Court of Appeal on 13 July 2018 relating to whether the ‘Chorley exception’ applies to barristers.
There is an established rule that a...
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Sponsor a Junior to Attend the Australian Women Lawyers Conference 24-26 August
Diversity
To ensure the 2018 Australian Women Lawyers Conference on 24-26 August 2018 is an inclusive Conference, the Australian Women Lawyers Board are encouraging all senior members of the...
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Bar FC storms home with a 3-0 win against BT in the DSL game today
Wellbeing
With Sir Alex away, and Bar FC keen to maintain its 4th position for the upcoming semi-finals, we were up against BT this afternoon. It did not take long for Bar FC to show its dominance...
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Australian Bar Association spam email alert
A message to members of the NSW Bar
A spam email purporting to be from the Australian Bar Association is currently circulating among email accounts. The subject line for the spam email is Re: ABA...
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EOI - Contributions Assessors for the Dust Diseases Tribunal
The Dust Diseases Tribunal have called for expressions of interest from suitably qualified legal practitioners who are prepared to provide Contributions Assessment Determination services. I encourage...
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The 2018 Common Law Drinks
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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ADR and the NSW Bar in the 21st Century?
ADR
Don’t miss inspiring keynote speeches by the Chief Justice of New South Wales, the Hon T F Bathurst AC, and the President of the New South Wales Bar Association, Arthur Moses SC, at this...
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rise2018 National Conference Super special - calling the junior bar - save $745!
Conferences
Allocation almost sold out!
Register now to secure one of the last remaining places. Limited to the first 50 Junior Bar delegates to register for the Australian Bar Association/New...
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Part-time employment opportunities for First Nations law students
Diversity
Do you need some clerical and administrative or research assistance to run your practice or the Clerk’s office? If the answer is yes - why not employ a First Nations law student? There...
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Bar Knitting Group
Wellbeing
The next meeting of the Bar Knitting Group will be held on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 from 6.00pm in the Bar Library.
Bring your own needles, and wool etc. If you don’t have a project, or...
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Reminder: applications for appointment as senior counsel are open
Senior counsel 2018
President Arthur Moses SC has invited applications for appointment as senior counsel for 2018. Applications must be completed online. The deadline for applications is Monday, 30...
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Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) – J4R Update
Since it began operating in June 2016, RACS’ judicial review referral service for fast track applicants (J4R) has, with the invaluable assistance of members of the NSW Bar, provided 170 clients...
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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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“Making ADR Work: Core Issues for Mediators” at the ADR Masterclass 2018
Federal Court of Australia Registrars Tony Tesoriero and Kim Lackenby bring their insights and expertise to the ADR Masterclass 2018. Tony and Kim will join Scott Friedman, Director of Harris...
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Appearing in Industrial Tribunals
On Thursday, 9 August 2018 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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Lodin v Lodin and the Succession Act
On Tuesday, 24 July 2018 Philip Carr will present a CPD seminar on "Lodin v Lodin - the lessons learnt." The seminar will chaired by Lindsay Ellison SC. Learn more here.
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Explanatory Note on the Judicial Process and Participation of Muslims
The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), with the assistance of the Judicial Commission of New South Wales, has prepared an Explanatory Note on the Judicial Process and the Participation of...
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John Carter's 30th Anniversary Journal of Contract Law Conference
Promoted by the Commercial Law Association
Last chance to book for Emeritus Professor John Carter’s 30th Anniversary Journal of Contract Law Conference on Friday, 27 July 2018 at the NSW State...
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Mentoring for a moot
Mooting
The Indigenous Barristers Trust is looking for volunteers to assist with the fourth annual Mooting Competition of Australia's First Peoples for First Nations law students an NSW...
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Law Reform and Public Affairs
A message from President Arthur Moses SC
The Bar Association’s input is being sought more than ever on policy issues. Our policy work is one of the key functions under our Strategic Plan, which...
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Walkley award-winning journalist joins the ADR Masterclass 2018
Announcing that Gold Walkley-winning journalist and lawyer Richard Ackland AM will be joining Garry McGrath SC at the ADR Masterclass to share their thoughts on making ADR work in a #fakenews world....
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New version of Motor Accident Guidelines
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has today published the new iteration of the Motor Accidents Guidelines as at 13 July 2018, which replaces the previous version published on 30 April 2018...
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Appearing in Industrial Tribunals
On Thursday, 9 August 2018 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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