Inbrief
Minds Count Annual Lecture 2019 - Change of Date
Wellbeing
The Minds Count Annual Lecture will now take place on Tuesday, 19 November 2019, at 5.45pm for 6.00pm start to 8pm at The Federal Court, Sydney.
Hear from keynote speaker and writer,...
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The International Criminal Court At 21 Years: What’s Happening At The Court And Where Is It Going?
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
On Tuesday 19 November, the Human Rights Committee will present a seminar examining the role and operations of the International Criminal Court. The seminar will focus on...
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ACICA launch Australian Arbitration Survey
ACICA has launched the Australian Arbitration Survey to gather empirical evidence from practitioners as to what works in arbitration and what can be improved on. The survey will assist by,...
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Fundraiser for the Women's and Girls' emergency centre: Head of the Yarra Regatta 30 November 2019
Philanthropy
On Saturday, 30 November 2019, David Rayment will be competing in the Head of the Yarra rowing regatta in Melbourne in a coxed eight. He and a number of members in his crew from...
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12th Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Head Clerk
Recognised as a leading set of chambers in New South Wales, with over 55 members including 16 Senior Counsel, its barristers practise nationally and internationally in a broad range of areas and...
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Room for Sale - Lachlan Macquarie Chambers, Parramatta
A fully furnished room at Lachlan Macquarie Chambers in Parramatta, with private courtyard, plus built in book case and cupboards has recently been made available for sale. Room is 15 square metres....
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Forbes Society - Annual Plunkett Lecture
Legal history
A reminder that the Annual Plunkett Lecture for 2019 will be delivered on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 at 5.15pm in Banco Court.
The 2019 Plunkett lecture, “Attorneys-General in...
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Fundraiser for the Indigenous Barristers Trust - The Mum Shirl Fund
Philanthropy
The First Nations Committee will host a fundraiser on 20 November from 5.00pm at the Public Defenders Chambers, 23/1 Oxford Street. Try some bush tucker food and drinks by First...
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Sir Frederick Jordan: Fire Under the Frost
Book launch
The Federation Press cordially invites members to the launch of Sir Frederick Jordan: Fire Under the Frost, by the Hon Keith Mason AC QC on Tuesday, 26 November at 5.15pm for...
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Room for Sale - Sir James Martin Chambers
A well-sized light external room (25sqm) with lovely views has become available at Sir James Martin Chambers. The floor consists of six senior counsel and nineteen senior junior and junior counsel.
...
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Defamation Practice Note (DEF-1)
The Federal Court of Australia has issued a new practice note, Defamation Practice Note (DEF-1), following consultation with the profession.
Defamation is a Sub area within the Court’s Other...
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Toongabbie Legal Centre - 12th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner, Saturday, 16 November 2019
The Toongabbie Legal Centre will be holding its 12th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner on Saturday 16 November 2019 from 6pm in Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown. The Chief Guest on the...
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Organ Transplants in China and Crimes Against Humanity - An Australian Issue
A shortage of organ donors worldwide is undeniable and travelling overseas for a transplant is on the rise. The medical and legal implications of sourcing organs overseas are significant, and often...
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Amendments to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules
On 4 November 2019, the Uniform Rules Committee approved Amendment No 92 to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules, an amendment to forms 40 and 45, and the creation of form 163.
Amendment No 92:
The...
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2020 Regional Conference Series
Registrations are now OPEN for the New South Wales Bar Association 2020 Regional CPD Conferences.
- Newcastle, Saturday 22 February 2020, Novotel Newcastle Beach
- North Coast (Ballina), Saturday 29...
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One Plus One, featuring Jane Needham SC
Former president of the Bar Association, Jane Needham SC, spoke to Emma Alberici from ABC TV's One Plus One program on Friday, 8 November. You can catch it on ABC iView here.
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Abandon flawed Family Court merger
Open Letter to the Attorney-General
The New South Wales Bar Association has joined with more than 60 organisations in calling for the government to put the safety of children and survivors of family...
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Bar Book Club
On Tuesday 12th November 2019 at 5.30pm we will meet in the Bar Library to discuss
The Ouija Board Jurors by Jeremy Gans. View an extract, a news story – and an ABC Law Report episode to ponder...
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Room for Sale - Lachlan Macquarie Chambers, Parramatta
A fully furnished room at Lachlan Macquarie Chambers in Parramatta, with private courtyard, plus built in book case and cupboards has recently been made available for sale. Room is 15 square metres....
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Mandatory sentencing will not make children safer, says LCA
Policy and public affairs
The Law Council of Australia is calling on all federal parliamentarians not to support the Federal
Government's misconceived mandatory sentencing provisions in the Crimes...
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12th Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Head Clerk
Recognised as a leading set of chambers in New South Wales, with over 55 members including 16 Senior Counsel, its barristers practise nationally and internationally in a broad range of areas and...
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Tonight: Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence.
Monday, 11 November 2019 AND Monday, 18 November
On 11 September 2019, s 102NA of the Family Law Act 1975 commenced operation. The new amendment is intended to provide protection to victims of...
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External Room for Licence - Ada Evans Chambers
An external room is available to licence at Ada Evans Chambers. The room is approximately 16 square metres, furnished and with two large panel windows. Floor fees are $1,400 per month (+ GST), plus...
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Cyber Security, Privacy and Technology - how to protect your data as a barrister
Tuesday 26 November 2019
Are you a barrister who uses Dropbox to store your client’s files? Do you know your legal and ethical obligations when it comes to protecting confidential information and...
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The International Criminal Court At 21 Years: What’s Happening At The Court And Where Is It Going?
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
On Tuesday 19 November, the Human Rights Committee will present a seminar examining the role and operations of the International Criminal Court. The seminar will focus on...
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