Inbrief
Federal Circuit Court of Australia - Sydney Registry - Applications for Financial Orders
The Association wishes to draw members’ attention to imminent changes to the way the Federal Circuit Court of Australia’s Sydney Registry will deal with applications for financial orders.
From 4...
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New Bar Essentials Package from Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is offering members access to affordable online legal research. The Bar Essentials Package provides content from five key resources and integrated access provided from the Westlaw AU...
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Retirement of Chief Commissioner Kite - venue change
Ceremonial sitting
The Industrial Relations Commission will hold a ceremonial sitting to mark the retirement of Chief Commissioner Kite on Wednesday, 20 November at 9.30am. The Ceremonial Sitting...
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Local Court Swearing-in ceremony for Allison Hawkins and Jillian Kiely
Monday
On Monday 28 October 2019 at 9.00am in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court there will be a Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Ms Allison Hawkins and Ms Jillian Kiely...
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Retirement of Chief Commissioner Kite - venue change
Ceremonial sitting
The Industrial Relations Commission will hold a ceremonial sitting to mark the retirement of Chief Commissioner Kite on Wednesday, 20 November at 9.30am. The Ceremonial sitting...
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Annual Charteris Dinner and Oration
At the lectern
The Australian Institute of International Affairs (NSW) will hold its annual Charteris Dinner and Oration on Wednesday, 27 November in the Stateroom, Hilton Hotel. The special guest...
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2019 Judicial Q&A Lecture and Drinks
The New Barristers’ Committee will again host the Judicial Q&A panel in the Common Room on Tuesday, 29 October at 5.15pm. The Q&A will feature a panel of judges from the Federal, Supreme and...
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Decisions of interest
Practice support
The NSW Court of Appeal has published its latest Decisions of Interest Bulletin on the Court of Appeal website. Learn more here.
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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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How barristers work: Valuing your skills and time
Wednesday 6 November - NSW Bar Association Common Room
Panel: Michael McHugh SC (chair), Kristina Stern SC, Miranda Nagy (Maurice Blackburn Lawyers), Jeh Coutinho (clerk, Banco).
Do you make the...
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Corporations and Insolvency Law Update
Now available on CPD Online
If you missed out on the accompanying materials or were unable to attend last night’s Commercial Law Section seminar ‘Corporations and Insolvency Law Update’, fear...
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Local Court Swearing-in ceremony for Allison Hawkins and Jillian Kiely
Swearing-in
On Monday 28 October 2019 at 9.00am in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court there will be a Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Ms Allison Hawkins and Ms Jillian...
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2019 Spigelman Oration and Public Law Section Dinner
At the lectern
Justice Keane will deliver the 2019 Spigelman Oration on "Silencing the Sovereign People" in the
Banco Court, Level 13 Law Courts Building on Wednesday, 30 October from 5:15pm to...
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Toongabbie legal centre two day Advocacy Workshop
The Toongabbie Legal Centre will be hosting a two day Advocacy Workshop on two Saturdays: 26 October & 2 November 2019.
Venue: Parramatta Local Court House (Cnr of Marsden & George Streets)
Time:...
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Silk scrolls presentation - Tomorrow
Appointments
Newly appointed senior counsel will be presented with their appointment scrolls on 24 October 2019 at 5.15pm in the Bar Association’s Common Room, with the scrolls being presented by...
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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 and wines by First Nations wine...
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Room for Sale - 13th Floor St James Hall
A room has become available for sale on Level 14 of Chambers. The room is fitted out with quality shelving and a robing cupboard and is located next to Senior Counsel.
13th Floor comprises 7 silks...
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2019 Spigelman Oration and Public Law Section Dinner
At the lectern
Justice Keane will deliver the 2019 Spigelman Oration on "Silencing the Sovereign People" in the
Banco Court, Level 13 Law Courts Building on Wednesday, 30 October from 5:15pm to...
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Sydney Peace Prize events - invitation from the Sydney Peace Foundation
This year’s Sydney Peace Prize is going to the MeToo movement for ‘empowering survivors of sexual harassment and violence and elevating their voices; for championing truth and justice; for...
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Annual Supreme Court Corporate and Commercial Law Conference 2019
The Annual Supreme Court Corporate and Commercial Law Conference supported by the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Law Society of New South Wales and the University of Sydney will be held on...
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Principal Crown Prosecutor (Sexual Assault)
Position vacant
The Northern Territory Department of Attorney-General and Justice is seeking suitably qualified applicants for the position of Principal Crown Prosecutor (Sexual Assault). This is an...
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Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence
Monday, 11 November 2019 AND Monday, 18 November 2019
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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Corporations and Insolvency Law Update
Tonight
The next Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be held on ** Tuesday 22 October 2019** at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room.
The seminar presented by Michael Izzo SC, Danielle...
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Finalists for AHRC Human Rights Awards
Law reform and public affairs
The Australian Human Rights Commission has today announced finalists for various categories of its Human Rights Awards. Among the finalists for the Law Award is Kate...
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Report tabled - Right to Farm Bill 2019
Law reform and public affairs
Legislative Council Portfolio Committee No. 4 has today published its final report arising out of its inquiry into the Right to Farm Bill 2019. The report refers...
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