Inbrief

2019 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture

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Venue to Be Confirmed

The 2019 Maurice Byers lecture will be given by the Hon Justice Walter Sofronoff, president of the Queensland Court of Appeal. The lecture will be held on 29 August in the...

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Inclusion and Diversity Note

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Diversity

Has your chambers adopted the Best Practice Guidelines? The NSW Bar Association encourages all chambers to adopt and implement the Model Best Practice Guidelines for chambers on dealing...

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Bench and Bar Lunch - a handful of seats remain

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Collegiality

The next Bench and Bar Lunch is set down for next Tuesday, 23 July 2019 from 12.45pm to 2.00pm at Sky Phoenix - Shop 6001/188 Pitt Street. All members are welcome. If you have not...

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Council of Law Reporting for NSW - 50th anniversary writing competition

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Since its incorporation pursuant to the Council of Law Reporting Act (1969) the Council of Law Reporting for NSW has been publishing the authorised law reports of NSW.

To commemorate its 50th...

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Civil Procedure Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2019 (NSW)

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The NSW Government has published the Civil Procedure Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2019 (NSW) under the Civil Procedure Act 2005.

Explanatory note

The object of this Regulation is to increase certain...

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Dust Diseases Tribunal Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2019 (NSW)

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The NSW Government has published the Dust Diseases Tribunal Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2019 (NSW) under the Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989.

Explanatory note

The object of this Regulation is to...

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Criminal Procedure Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2019 (NSW)

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The NSW Government has published the Criminal Procedure Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2019 (NSW) under the Criminal Procedure Act 1986.

Explanatory note

The object of this Regulation is to increase...

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Hear "Whim 'n Rhythm" in the Banco Court

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Wellbeing

"Whim ‘n Rhythm", a female a cappela vocal group from Yale University, will be performing in the Banco Court on Thursday, 25 July at 6.00pm. The concert will take about an hour....

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2019 Industrial Bar social function

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Collegiality

Members are cordially invited to the 2019 Industrial Bar social drinks function.

The event has been organised by the Industrial Employment Health & Safety Committee which assists Bar...

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Public Defender opportunity - Legal Aid Queensland

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Do you want more from your career? Like the chance to do important and interesting work, excellent working conditions and a competitive salary and benefits package? Then we’d like to hear from you!...

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Bench and Bar Lunch 02/2019

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Collegiality

The next Bench and Bar Lunch is set down for Tuesday, 23 July 2019 from 12.45pm to 2.00pm at Sky Phoenix - Shop 6001/188 Pitt Street. All members of the Bench and Bar are welcome. At...

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Bar FC clinches a draw against FactSet Athletico FC

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Wellbeing

On a beautifully sunny winter’s afternoon in the Domain today Bar FC maintained its third position on the table in a close-fought match against number four on the table, FactSet...

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Magistrate O'Sullivan to be new State Coroner

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Appointments

Attorney General Mark Speakman today announced the appointment of Magistrate Teresa O’Sullivan as the new State Coroner. Learn more here.

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Toongabbie Legal Centre - upcoming events

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Legal education

The Toongabbie Legal Centre will hold its Advocacy Workshop at the Parramatta Local Court Complex on 26 October and 2 November 2019. In the following weeks it will hold an...

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Part-time positions at NCAT

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Position vacant

The attorney general is seeking applications from Australian lawyers of at least 7 years’ standing with experience or interest in the types of matters dealt with in the NCAT’s...

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The John Lehane Memorial Lecture

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At the lectern

Members are invited to attend the John Lehane Memorial Lecture, to be delivered by Lord Sales of the UK Supreme Court on the topic of "The interface between contract and equity". The...

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LCA calls for reconciliation, recognition and a voice to parliament

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Law reform and public affairs

Law Council of Australia President Arthur Moses SC has published an article in today's Daily Telegraph regarding Constitutional recognition of Australia's First Nations...

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Protocol in respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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Law reform and public affairs

At its meeting on 17 June 2019 the Bar Council approved the Protocol in respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The protocol provides guidance on...

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Exposure to trauma

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Wellbeing

On 25 July the Australian & New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (NSW Committee) will host an evening discussion on: "First responders and the consequences of exposure...

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Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP)

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Inform. Engage. Inspire.

Following last year's success, the Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) Conference and Innovation Dinner returns in 2019 to host more than 50 Australian and...

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Admiralty and Maritime Law Seminar - Justice Angus Stewart

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The Federal Court of Australia are holding and Admiralty and Maritime Seminar on 24 July 2019 – 1.10pm-1.50pm est.

The Topic of the seminar is Salvage learnings from the Thor Commander presented...

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NAIDOC week

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Diversity & inclusion

Research shows that diversity in an organisation leads to more and better innovation, as well as improved financial performance. With that in mind, and in recognition of NAIDOC...

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Law Council of Australia - International Law Section

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ILS presents a seminar on Corporate Immigration and International Business with Maria Jockel and Anne O'Donoghue

About the Seminar The International Law Section (ILS) invites you to attend a seminar...

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