Inbrief

Are your cases traumatising you?  

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Understanding and managing vicarious trauma

What is vicarious trauma? How can you minimise its impact? Robyn Bradey, an accredited mental health social worker, will present "Are your cases...

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Record number of women magistrates in NSW

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Diversity

The New South Wales Government has welcomed the increasing number of female magistrates. Today's swearing-in of Allison Hawkins and Jillian Kiely brings the number of women on the bench of...

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Election of 2020 Bar Council

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Governance

Ballot papers for the election of the 2020 Bar Council have been mailed to all those eligible to vote. A 'How to Vote' instruction booklet was issued with each ballot paper. Ballots...

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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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How barristers work: Valuing your skills and time

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Wednesday, 6 November

Do you make the most of your skills and time? How do solicitors know in which practice areas to brief you? Join our panel as they discuss practical tips for making your...

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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

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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Fundraiser for the Indigenous Barristers Trust - The Mum Shirl Fund

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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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Federal Circuit Court of Australia - Sydney Registry - Applications for Financial Orders

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence.

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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

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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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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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2019 Spigelman Oration and Public Law Section Dinner

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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

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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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Silk scrolls presentation - Tomorrow

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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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Fundraiser for the Indigenous Barristers Trust - The Mum Shirl Fund

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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

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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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2019 Spigelman Oration and Public Law Section Dinner

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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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