Inbrief
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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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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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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Reflections of the Wotton Decision
Thursday 31 October 2019 - NSW Bar Association Common Room
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...
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Tax Bar and Judiciary Workshop & Dinner
The Australian Bar Association is holding a Tax Bar and Judiciary Workshop & Dinner at the Federal Court in Sydney on 31 October.
The Workshop will provide a unique opportunity for the Bench and Bar...
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Drinks for new women silks
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Celebrate the appointment of Tiffany Wong SC, Elizabeth Raper SC, Jennifer Single SC, Tanya Smith SC and Elisabeth Peden SC - on Tuesday, 22 October at Verandah Bar & Restaurant, at...
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Experts in International Arbitration
Conferences
The Australian Bar Association is a supporting partner of "Experts in International Arbitration", hosted by the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center's on 31 October. Mark...
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Tax Bar and Judiciary Workshop & Dinner
The Australian Bar Association is holding a Tax Bar and Judiciary Workshop & Dinner at the Federal Court in Sydney on 31 October.
The Workshop will provide a unique opportunity for the Bench and Bar...
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NSW Barristers' Clerks Association Conference
Registration closes Friday, 11 October
The New South Wales Barristers’ Clerks Association invites clerks and assistant clerks to attend the 2019 Barristers’ Clerks Conference at the Manly...
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Understanding chattel leases and the PPSA
Promoted by the CLA
On 25 October the Commercial Law Association will host a half-day seminar on understanding chattel leases and the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth). For information...
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Room for Sale - Denman Chambers – 185 Elizabeth St
A large (31.2m2) external room is available for purchase at Denman Chambers. Plenty of natural light with large windows and lovely views overlooking Hyde Park. Sale includes law library in the room,...
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Room for Sale or Licence - Sixth Floor Windeyer Chambers
Must sell. All offers considered. Commitments elsewhere following a statutory appointment. An internal room is available for sale or licence at Sixth Floor Windeyer Chambers. Floor fees are $2,653.00...
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Minds Count Annual Lecture 2019
Wellbeing
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...
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Bench and Bar Drinks
Wellbeing
Bench and Bar Drinks will be held on Tuesday, 15 October 2019 from 5.00pm to 6.30pm in the Bar Common Room. A selection of excellent Shiraz will be available for tasting. All members are...
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Bar Council elections and AGM
Governance
Nominations for the 2020 Bar Council closed at 4.00pm on Tuesday, 8 October. Nominations were received from 28 senior counsel and 46 members of the junior bar (including 10 under 5s)....
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ALSA + SurfAid Breakfast
Wellbeing
The Australasian Lawyers Surfing Association invites you to breakfast with Nat Young and Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew on 24 October. Tickets cost $50. All money raised will go to support...
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Retirement of Chief Commissioner Kite
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 at Level 10, 10-14 Smith...
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Conversation on Current Issues in the Practice of Employment and Industrial Law
Tomorrow
The Federal Court of Australia invites practitioners to a Conversation on Current Issues in the Practice of Employment and Industrial Law Hosted by The Hon. Justice Mordy Bromberg.
Format:...
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NSW Barristers' Clerks Association Conference
Registration for the 2019 Barristers’ Clerks Conference and Conference Opening Event closes this Friday, 11 October 2019.
The New South Wales Barristers’ Clerks Association (‘NSWBCA’)...
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