Inbrief

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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International Arbitration:The Gyles Report

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Wednesday, 16 October 2019 - in the Common Room

The Gyles Report identifies issues and makes recommendations for barristers practising in international arbitration, both in Australia and abroad.  ... Read more >

Reflections of the Wotton Decision

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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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Elder abuse: changes to Legal Aid NSW eligibility

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Access to justice

The Legal Aid NSW Board approved changes to the means test, and civil and family law policies, to clarify that legal aid is available for people who are experiencing, or at risk...

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Corporations and Insolvency Law Update

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Tuesday 22 October 2019 - in the Common Room

This Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be presented by Michael Izzo SC, Danielle Forrester and Sonia Tame, and chaired by The Honourable Justice...

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How barristers work: Valuing your skills and time

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Wednesday, 6 November 2019 - in the Common Room

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...

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Annual Supreme Court Corporate and Commercial Law Conference 2019

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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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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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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 Common Room on Wednesday, 30 October from 5:15pm to 6:30pm. The dinner will follow...

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Nominations for 2020 Bar Council

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Nominations close today

Members are reminded that nominations for the 2020 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on Tuesday, 8 October 2019. Nomination forms have been...

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Understanding chattel leases and the PPSA

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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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Reflections of the Wotton Decision

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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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102NA Family Law Act, 1975 - 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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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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The Australian Bar Association Inquiry into International Arbitration – The Gyles Report

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Wednesday 16 October 2019 - NSW Bar Association Common Room

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

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Local Court swearing-in ceremony for Michael Love and Sally McLaughlin

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Tuesday

A ceremonial sitting of the Local Court of NSW will be held on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 at 9.00am in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre for the swearing-in of Michael Love and Sally...

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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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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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Corporations and Insolvency Law Update

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Tuesday 22 October 2019 - NSW Bar Association Common Room

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...

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Motor Accident Guidelines - Transitional excess profits and transitional excess losses

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The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has published new motor accident guidelines regarding transitional excess profits and transitional excess losses. View the guidelines here.

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Civil Liability (Non-economic Loss) Amendment Order 2019

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The Attorney General, the Hon Mark Speakman SC in pursuance of section 17 of the Civil Liability Act 2002, made the Civil Liability (non-economic loss) Amendment Order 2019 on 1 October 2019.

The...

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How barristers work: Valuing your skills and time

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Wednesday 6 November 2019 - 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...

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Australian Bar Association - Tax Bar and Judiciary Workshop & Dinner Sydney, 31 October 2019

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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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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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