Inbrief
Francis Forbes Society - membership renewal & donations
Legal history
As mentioned at the 2019 Forbes Lecture delivered on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 by Professor Anne Twomey (Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney), 'Pitt Cobbett - A...
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ABA/NZBA Joint Conference | Queenstown | 23-24 August 2019
New Session Announcement
The Reasoned Negotiation of Risk: Balancing National Security and Civil Liberties in Western Democracies
The ABA and NZBA are delighted to confirm that Dr Anne Aly MP,...
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Last chance to register - Unveiling the portrait of Katrina Dawson
Collegiality
In 2018 the Bar Association commissioned acclaimed Australian artist Peter Smeeth to do a portrait of the late Katrina Dawson. His work will be unveiled at a special ceremony on Friday,...
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Work Health and Safety Amendment (Fees and Model Laws) Regulation 2019 (NSW)
The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Fees and Model Laws) Regulation 2019 [NSW]
was published today, 21 June 2019 (2019 No 267).
The Regulation commences on 1 July 2019 and a full copy of the...
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Rainbow Lodge
Philanthropy
Rainbow Lodge, honouring Judge Alf Rainbow, provides 12 weeks residential transition for selected men leaving correctional custody. All our clients are categorised as high recidivism...
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UNSW 2019 Mason Conversation with the Hon Michael McHugh AC QC
Presented by the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, UNSW, the 2019 Mason Conversation features The Honourable Michael McHugh AC QC in conversation with Professor George Williams AO.
The Mason...
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Welcome drinks for May 2019 intake of New Barristers – Wednesday 26 June 2019
Collegiality
The New Barristers’ Committee welcomes our newest barristers from the recent May intake!
Drinks will be held on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at Verandah Bar from 5:30 pm, hosted by the New...
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The scope of the taxation promoter penalties regime
Wednesday, June 26 2019, NSW Bar Association Common Room
On Wednesday 26 June 2019, at 5.15pm, Patricia Sampathy, Assistant Commissioner of Taxation, Integrated Compliance at Australian Taxation...
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Advocacy in judicial review proceedings
Thursday, June 27 2019, NSW Bar Association Common Room
On Thursday 27 June, at 5.15pm, the Women Barristers Forum will host a seminar on 'Advocacy in judicial review proceedings'. Presented by...
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Bar FC victorious again
Wellbeing
No doubt inspired by the Matilda’s performances at the World Cup, Bar FC had to pick itself off the canvas today and return to the winners podium. A somewhat disjointed performance...
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Admiralty and Maritime Law Seminar - Justice Angus Stewart
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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Advocacy in judicial review proceedings
Thursday, June 27 2019, NSW Bar Association Common Room
On Thursday 27 June, at 5.15pm, the Women Barristers Forum will host a seminar on 'Advocacy in judicial review proceedings'. Presented by...
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Important Practising Certificate Renewal information
The standard renewal period for practising certificates expired on Friday, 7 June 2019 (Clause 4 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015).
By Friday 7 June 2019, the Bar...
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Welcome drinks for May 2019 intake of New Barristers – Wednesday 26 June 2019
Collegiality
The New Barristers’ Committee welcomes our newest barristers from the recent May intake!
Drinks will be held on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at Verandah Bar from 5:30 pm, hosted by the New...
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Advocacy in judicial review proceedings
Thursday, June 27 2019, NSW Bar Association Common Room
On Thursday 27 June, at 5.15pm, the Women Barristers Forum will host a seminar on 'Advocacy in judicial review proceedings'. Presented by...
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President appoints Robert Dubler SC as NSW Bar Advocate for Change
On 17 June 2019, the President appointed Robert Dubler SC as a NSW Bar Advocate for Change for a period of three years.
The purpose of the Advocates for Change program is to provide role models who...
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National Indigenous Legal Conference - Darwin 13 & 14 August 2019
Early bird registrations are open
The draft program for the National Indigenous Legal Conference, has been released and is available here.
Early Bird registrations are closing on 1st July 2019.
...
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Annual Federal Courts and Tribunals Fee Increases from 1 July
The fees payable in the federal courts and tribunals will increase from 1 July 2019 to reflect
changes to the consumer price index over the past financial year. This is an automatic increase
provided...
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Bench and Bar Lunch 02/2019
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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Unveiling the portrait of Katrina Dawson
Collegiality
In 2018 the Bar Association commissioned acclaimed Australian artist Peter Smeeth to do a portrait of the late Katrina Dawson. His work will be unveiled at a special ceremony on Friday,...
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Francis Forbes Society - membership renewal & donations
Legal history
As mentioned at the 2019 Forbes Lecture delivered on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 by Professor Anne Twomey (Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney), 'Pitt Cobbett - A...
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Environmental Counsel to the Board of the Environment Protection Authority
Expressions of Interest
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking expressions of interest from senior and junior counsel for appointment as Environmental Counsel to the EPA Board.
...
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Welcome drinks for May 2019 intake of New Barristers – Wednesday 26 June 2019
Collegiality
The New Barristers’ Committee welcomes our newest barristers from the recent May intake!
Drinks will be held on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at Verandah Bar from 5:30 pm, hosted by the New...
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Tonight: Blockchain and cryptocurrency for barristers
Continuing Professional Development
The next Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be held on ** Wednesday 19 June 2019** at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room.
The seminar presented by...
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Message from the President - Legal Aid Work Unsustainable for NSW Barristers
The provision of a properly funded legal aid system is crucial to upholding the rule of law and should be a first priority of government. The legal aid system is broken and relies on individual...
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