Inbrief
The Australian Bar Association Inquiry into International Arbitration – The Gyles Report
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
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
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
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
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
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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Amendments to the NCAT Rules
New amendments to the Civil and Administrative Rules 2014 (NCAT Rules) came into effect last Friday, 11 October 2019.
The changes are:
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Minds Count Annual Lecture 2019 - Postponed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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Vulnerable witness advocacy training
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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