Inbrief
Francis Forbes Society - 2019 Forbes Lecture and support of research projects
On** Wednesday 5 June 2019** Professor Anne Twomey (Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney) will deliver the 2019 Forbes Lecture, titled 'Pitt Cobbett - A Pre-Engineer's Ghost Speaks...
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Francis Forbes Society - 2019 Forbes Lecture and support of research projects
On** Wednesday 5 June 2019** Professor Anne Twomey (Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney) will deliver the 2019 Forbes Lecture, titled 'Pitt Cobbett - A Pre-Engineer's Ghost Speaks...
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UNSW Law Seminar - Recent developments in corporate governance and compliance
Hear from experts including Daniel Crennan QC, Deputy Chair of ASIC, in this seminar which examines cutting edge issues in compliance and corporate governance.
Topics include ASIC enforcement after...
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Free energy comparison
Member services and benefits
Before you get stung with hefty winter energy bills, find out if you could be saving money with a free Energy Comparison.
Member Advantage has partnered with energy...
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Inclusion and Diversity at the NSW Bar #4
Last Monday, 20 May the Muslim Legal Network hosted an Iftar Dinner at Doltone House. The dinner was held during the month of Ramadan. The NSW Bar Association was invited to attend and in attendance...
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Law Council welcomes new ministry, looks to relationship of trust, honesty and collaboration
Media Release
The Law Council of Australia have today issued a media release welcoming the announcement of the Federal Government’s new ministry and looks forward to a collaborative, consultative...
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Inaugural John Emmerson AM Oration
‘Lawyers and their influence under the public spotlight’
Will Royal Commissions and community expectations change legal practice?
The Legal Practice Section invites you to attend the Not for...
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First Nations Consensus in Constitutional Reform
Exchanging Ideas: First Nations Consensus in Constitutional Reform, Nation Building and Treaty Making Processes
The Judicial Commission of NSW is partnering with the Law Society of NSW and the Bar...
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The CLA June Judges series on Friday 14, 21 & 28 June
The CLA is once again running its annual June Judges series. Our speakers this year are the Hon Justice Hammerschlag (14 June) on ’The unwisdom of commercial arbitration?’; Her Excellency the Hon...
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Resources at the Bar Library
Don’t have time to pop down to the Bar Library and peruse the shelves for new books?
Need to know what new resources are available so that you don’t have to make that trek to the library?
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Mediation Training, Accreditation and Refresher Program
The Australian Disputes Centre is offering its internationally recognised Mediation Training, Accreditation and Refresher Program over 3 weeks this May. The module course offers great flexibility to...
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Important Practising Certificate Renewal information
Due Date - 7 June 2019
The standard renewal period for practising certificates expires on Friday, 7 June 2019 (Clause 4 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015).
By Friday 7...
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Encryption and citizenship stripping legislation: Are Australia’s latest security laws necessary and proportionate?
Since September 11, Australia has enacted over 80 counterterrorism and national security laws. The laws are often controversial although usually passed quickly through Parliament.
The Independent...
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In conversation with our clients: Fresh perspectives on equitable briefing
Thursday, June 13 2019, NSW Bar Association Common Room
How do our clients know who is that safe pair of hands?
Panel: Justice Gleeson (chair), Jane Needham SC, Kylie Gray (Westpac), Gwyn Jones...
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The Modern Slavery Act 2018 - What you need to know
Tuesday, June 18 2019, Clayton Utz, Level 14, 1 Bligh Street Sydney
The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the Act) came into force on 1 January 2019, and the first reporting period under the...
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In conversation with our clients: Fresh perspectives on equitable briefing
Thursday, June 13 2019, NSW Bar Association Common Room
How do our clients know who is that safe pair of hands?
Join our panel to discuss briefing decisions, how clients can and do find information...
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The Modern Slavery Act 2018 - What you need to know
Tuesday, June 18 2019, Clayton Utz, Level 14, 1 Bligh Street Sydney
The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the Act) came into force on 1 January 2019, and the first reporting period under the...
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Guardian ad Litem - Expressions of Interest sought
The Office of the General Counsel, Department of Justice is currently recruiting additional Guardian ad Litems for court appointments in NCAT and the Children’s Court.
What is a Guardian ad Litem?...
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Aboriginal mothers are incarcerated at alarming rates
Article of Interest
The Conversation has published a piece by a number of academics relating to incarceration rates of Aboriginal Women.
Aboriginal women are the fastest growing prison population...
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Bar FC back to its winning ways
Wellbeing
A full strength Bar FC took on Factset Athletico in the Domain Soccer League on Thursday 23 May 2019.
A very balanced midfield saw Free SC return to the fold and control the centre of the...
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Lexis Red and the Bar Library
Lexis Red is an app that allows you to access the library’s Lexis loose-leaf subscriptions remotely.
Titles can be borrowed for a fortnight at a time, downloaded onto your device and then used on...
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Bar Book Club
The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will be held on Tuesday 2 July 2019 at 5.30pm in the Bar Library. Light refreshments will be served.
All welcome (that includes Bar Practice Course...
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Legal aid is now available for Commonwealth parole matters
The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved new policies for Commonwealth parole matters and revocation of Commonwealth parole matters. These two matters are dealt with separately.
Commonwealth Parole...
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Annual Essay Prize 2019
The Australian Academy of Law has opened applications for its Annual Essay Prize for 2019.
The Prize is open to anyone, wherever resident, who is studying or has studied legal subjects at a tertiary...
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NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards
Nominations now open
The NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of outstanding women lawyers, mentors and firms that have achieved excellence in their area of...
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