Inbrief

The Australian Bar Association Inquiry into International Arbitration – The Gyles Report

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Tonight - NSW Bar Association Common Room

The Gyles Report identifies issues and recommendations for barristers practising in the field of international arbitration in Australia and abroad.  

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Experienced Barristers Program

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Diversity and equality

On 1 October 2019, the Wellbeing Committee launched its Experienced Barristers Program, tapping into the "wisdom of the 50-not-out club" (as reported by the Australian...

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The Prorogation Case: Judicial Review in the Age of Brexit

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NSW Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law is presenting a seminar on The Prorogation Case: Judicial Review in the Age of Brexit.

Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2019 Time:...

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Toongabbie legal centre two day Advocacy Workshop

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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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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 Tuesday, 29 October at 5.15pm. As usual, the Q&A will feature a panel of judges from the Federal,...

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Local Court Swearing-in ceremony for Allison Hawkins and Jillian Kiely

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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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Minds Count Annual Lecture 2019 - Postponed

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The Minds Count Annual Lecture, due to take place on Wednesday,16 October 2019, has been postponed. A new date will be advised as soon as it becomes available.

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Open Justice seminar: now and in the future

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Members are invited to a seminar on Wednesday, 16 October at 5 pm to explore and discuss Open Justice.

This seminar will provide an opportunity to hear directly from the Honourable TF Bathurst AC,...

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Mental Health Commission Community Advisory Council

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Positions vacant

The NSW Mental Health Commission is seeking applicants for the Community Advisory Council. Expressions of interest can be submitted before 11.59pm on Sunday, 27 October. For more...

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Local Court Swearing-in ceremony for Janine Lacy and Kevin Hockey

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Swearing-in

On Monday 21 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 Janine Lacy and Mr Kevin Hockey...

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Room for Licence - Third Floor, St James' Hall Chambers

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Room for Licence (12 months – extension possible)

A large well-lit internal room is available for licence on Third Floor, St James’ Hall Chambers due to the owner’s administrative appointment....

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Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence

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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

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Continuing Professional Development

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...

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Reflections of the Wotton Decision

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Join us on Thursday, 31 October for a seminar that considers the impact of Wotton v State of Queensland (No 5) [2016] FCA 1457, a successful class action on behalf of Aboriginal residents of Palm...

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Minds Count Annual Lecture 2019

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The Minds Count Annual Lecture will take place on Wednesday 16 October 2019,
5.45pm for 6.00pm start – 8pm at The Federal Court, Room 1, Level 21, Sydney.

Please join the Minds Count Foundation to...

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Law Council backs push for increase to minimum age of criminal responsibility

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The Law Council of Australia has today issued a media release welcoming today’s introduction of legislation to the Australian Parliament, which seeks to increase the minimum age of criminal...

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Vulnerable witness advocacy training

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Continuing Professional Development

On Saturday 12 October the Bar Association became the first independent state Bar to run a training program to foster a greater understanding of the fundamental...

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Silk scrolls presentation

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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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Barristers’ CVs: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

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Wednesday 15 October 2019 - Level 22 Chambers, 52 Martin Place

Does your CV hit the mark? What do clients and senior barristers look for in a CV of junior barrister. A panel will provide practical...

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Room for Sale - 13th Floor St James Hall

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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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University of Queensland 2019 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture, dedicated to Marine Law

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In memory of Richard Cooper, Justice of the Federal Court from 1992-2005, you are invited to join UQ Law at the 2019 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture, dedicated to maritime law. This free event will...

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NSW Barristers' Clerks Association Conference

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Registration for the 2019 Barristers’ Clerks Conference and Conference Opening Event closes today.

The New South Wales Barristers’ Clerks Association (‘NSWBCA’) invites clerks and assistant...

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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 Tuesday, 29 October at 5.15pm. As usual, the Q&A will feature a panel of judges from the Federal,...

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