Inbrief

Ceremonial Sitting of the FairWork Commission

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Appointments

A Ceremonial sitting of the FairWork Commission to welcome new members, Deputy President Gerard Boyce and Deputy President Bryce Cross will take place on Tuesday, 26 March 2019 at...

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Appointments to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

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Appointments

The Hon Christian Porter MP announced yesterday the appointment of four judges to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia: Mr Douglas Humphreys OAM, Ms Monica Neville, Ms Anna Boymal and...

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Appointments to the Family Court of Australia

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Appointments

The Hon Christian Porter MP, Attorney General of Australia has today announced Judge Joshua Wilson and Judge Robert Harper have been appointed to the Family Court of Australia.

These...

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Amendments to Local Court Practice Note Civ 1

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Practice and procedure

His Honour Judge Henson, Chief Magistrate has amended Practice Note Civ 1. In addition to the requirements for expert evidence the amendments consolidate this practice note...

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Religious Freedom after Ruddock

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University of Queensland Law School Conference

The University of Queensland Law School, in partnership with The Australian Law Journal (ALJ), will host the conference. Some papers presented at the...

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New Barristers’ Committee Cross-examination Seminar and Workshop

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There’s still time to register

The New Barristers’ Committee Cross-examination Seminar and Workshop is aimed at encouraging junior barristers to practice their cross-examination skills on each...

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The Hon Brian Thomas Sully AM QC (1936 - 2019)

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Funeral arrangements

Funeral arrangements for the Hon Brian Thomas Sully AM QC, former Supreme Court judge and life member of the New South Wales Bar Association are as follows:-

Requiem Mass -...

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‘Mentoring Diversity’ Panel Discussion

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Diversity

Research shows diverse and inclusive teams deliver increased levels of performance, are more creative and have higher levels of job satisfaction. Women Lawyers panel will discuss why...

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Tonight: Responding to sexual harassment at the Bar seminar series - Part 1

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Part 1 - Wednesday 13 March
Part 2 - Monday 18 March

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces has highlighted the need for all...

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Tonight: Interim Family Law Hearings

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Tuesday, March 12 2019

Presented by The Honourable Justice Louise Henderson, Family Court of Australia and Her Honour Judge Elizabeth Boyle, Federal Circuit Court of Australia and chaired by Angela...

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Opens Witness Examination Competition

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Volunteers required

The UTS LSS is seeking barristers or lawyers to adjudicate their upcoming Opens Witness Examination Competition.

Their Witness Examination Competition involves two competitors...

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Equitable briefing of experts

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Diversity

The Women Barristers Forum and the Diversity and Equality Committee of the Bar Association invite you to a discussion on 14 March 2019 at 5.15pm of the issues associated with equitable...

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Our judicial system is one of the utmost integrity

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Law reform and public affairs

President Tim Game SC has issued a statement defending the integrity of the judiciary, following comments made by the leader of the NSW Opposition, Mr Michael Daley,...

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The Hayne Royal Commission: Implications for lawyers?

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The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry handed down its final report on 1 February 2019. Although the report did not focus on the conduct...

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The World’s Greatest Shave is this week

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Philanthropy

The Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave starts this Wednesday. Jeff Rose from 8 Wentworth Chambers has again signed on to shave his hair and beard in support of the...

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ADR joint CPD event

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The New South Wales Bar Association and the Law Society of New South Wales invite members to their first joint ADR CPD event for the year, which will be held in the Bar Association Common Room at...

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2019 Regional Conference Series: Register now

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Registrations are OPEN for the New South Wales Bar Association 2019 Regional CPD Conferences. For more details about each venue, speakers and the costs involved please click here.

  • Saturday, 23...
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Volunteers sought for pro bono schemes in 2019

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A message from President Tim Game SC

Members need no reminding that there has been a proliferation of pro bono schemes. The Bar Association has repeatedly stated that such schemes are not intended...

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ABA Committee membership: Expressions of interest

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Closes at 5pm on Monday 11 March 2019

The Australian Bar Association draws upon the experience and knowledge of its members to effectively represent the profession and advance public debate on law...

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Practising Certificate 2019 – 2020 Renewals

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Online renewals

The standard period of renewal will commence 1 April 2019 and end 7 June 2019, and the later period will commence 8 June 2019 to 30 June 2019.

Renewal forms cannot be accepted after...

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ADR joint CPD event

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The New South Wales Bar Association and the Law Society of New South Wales invite members to their first joint ADR CPD event for the year, which will be held in the Bar Association Common Room at...

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Online Court in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of NSW

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For those members who attended the lunch time CPD on Monday 4 March (flyer attached here) the live links referred to in the handout are below.

There was a technical issue and it was not possible for...

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2019 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference - Closing today

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Registrations for the 2019 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference will close today. Only limited places are available.

The 2019 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference will be held at the Sheraton...

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