Inbrief

Message from the Bar Knitting (not only knitting) Group - tonight

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Wellbeing

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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White Ribbon Foundation Cocktail Reception

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Philanthropy

On Tuesday, 20 November 2018 The White Ribbon Foundation will host its annual cocktail reception in support of its ongoing efforts to end violence against women and children. The...

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The 2018 Plunkett Lecture

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Legal History

The attorney general of New South Wales, the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP, will deliver the 2018 Plunkett Lecture on Monday, 29 October 2018 at 5.15 pm in the NSW Bar Association Common...

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St John Ambulance first aid course - two places left

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Wellbeing

Following the success of the St John Ambulance "Provide First Aid" course in June of this year, the Bar Association will facilitate another training session on Friday, 23 November from 9am...

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2018 Paul Byrne SC Memorial Lecture

At the lectern

Phil Boulten SC will deliver the 2018 Paul Byrne SC Memorial Lecture on "Our First Nations People in Custody: A National Disgrace", on Wednesday, 24 October at 6.00-7.30pm, followed...

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2019 Law Society Diary in stock now

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The 2019 Law Society Diary is now available to purchase over the counter at the Law Society Shop on Level 1, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney. Can’t drop by? Order online or via order form. Visit...

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Upcoming Forbes Society tutorials

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Legal history

The next tutorial in the Forbes Society series of legal history tutorials will be presented by the Chief Justice, the Hon T F Bathurst on** Thursday 18 October 2018** at 5.15pm in...

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Release of Victorian Bar data on harassment & bullying

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Today the Daily Mail published a story on bullying and harassment of barristers based on research findings of the Victorian Bar Association. Click here to see the full article.

To read a copy of the...

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Everything you wanted to ask a judge but are too afraid to ask

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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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Uncertainty about Encryption Bill must be resolved

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Law reform and public affairs

The Australian Government's encryption access bill raises serious questions about the ability of law enforcement and intelligence agencies to access encrypted private...

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15 Bobber- Ms Kelly Rees SC - Tonight

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Collegiality

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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Lunch time talk: Surrounding Circumstances in Contractual Interpretation: the State of the Law

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Monday, October 15 2018 - Surrounding Circumstances in Contractual Interpretation

Presented by John Eldridge, Lecturer, The University of Sydney. Chaired by Greg Tolhurst. This is a lunchtime...

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Upcoming Forbes Society tutorials

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Legal history

The next tutorial in the Forbes Society series of legal history tutorials will be presented by Chief Justice T F Bathurst on** Thursday, 18 October 2018** at 5.15pm in Banco Court....

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ALHR & NJP Human Rights Dinner - Tickets now on sale

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Tickets are now on sale for the ALHR - NJP Human Rights Dinner being held on 26 October 2018 at 7.00pm at the Sky Phoenix Restaurant, 188 Pitt Street Sydney.

Join Australian Lawyers for Human Rights...

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Senior Counsel Scroll Presentation

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Message from President Arthur Moses SC

On Tuesday, 16 October 19 successful Senior Counsel appointees were presented with their scrolls by Chief Justice Bathurst AC at a presentation evening in the...

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LCA calls for immediate removal of asylum seeker children from Nauru

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Law reform and public affairs

The Law Council of Australia has today called for asylum seeker children and their families to be removed from Nauru as a matter of urgency.

Law Council of Australia...

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Series 2 of Questions in Philosophy starts tonight!

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Promoted by the St Thomas More Society

Back by popular demand, Series 2 of the St Thomas More Society’s 'Questions in Philosophy' series will be held over four consecutive Thursday evenings,...

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Greenway Chambers performing at Law Rocks

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Collegiality

Greenway Chambers’ band is performing at Law Rocks on Thursday, 25 October at Oxford Art Factory. All proceeds go to the charities Lily’s Getaway and Yalari. The gig starts at 7pm....

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Current issues in employment and industrial law

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The Federal Court of Australia invites practitioners to a Conversation on Current Issues in the Practice of Employment and Industrial Law, hosted by the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg on Thursday, 25...

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Public Defender vacancy in Newcastle

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Positions vacant

The Public Defenders are seeking applications for an appointment based in Newcastle. To apply, visit: iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. This position will also be advertised in the Sydney...

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AAWJ - Invitation to attend a screening of the movie The Judge

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Wellbeing

The Australian Association of Women Judges invites you to attend a screening of the movie The Judge, which follows one of the first female judges to serve in an Islamic court of law. It...

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Barristers Classifieds

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Member services and benefits

A recent technical issue preventing users from uploading posts to Barristers Classifieds has been fixed and the platform is ready to receive new ads.

The online...

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Australian Women Lawyers - Launch of the 2018 Law Firm Comparison Report

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Diversity

The Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites you to join us for the launch of our 2018 Law Firm Comparison Report (Further details about this project are on our website here and an...

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Australian Women Lawyers - Penrith Chapter Lunch

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Diversity

Join us at 1pm for lunch and networking, just a chance to chat and meet local members of the profession.

  • 1pm Lunch Wednesday 24 October 2018
  • Penrith Bowling & Recreation Club Ltd
  • McAuley...
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Silk scrolls presentation

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Appointments

Newly appointed senior counsel will be presented with their appointment scrolls today at 5.15pm in the Bar Association’s Common Room, with the scrolls being presented by Chief Justice...

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