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RACS holiday season gift page

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Philanthropy

The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) has set up an online Christmas gifting page. Let your friends and family know that in lieu of a gift this holiday season, you would like...

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2020 Regional Conference Series - Programs Released

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The NSW Bar Association is proud to announce the release of the 2020 Regional Conference Series programs:

  • Newcastle, Saturday 22 February 2020, Novotel Newcastle Beach - Program
  • North Coast...
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NSWBA and AAI Train the Trainer Workshop

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Call for Expressions of Interest

The NSW Bar Associations Professional Development Department is looking for Advocacy Coaches to assist twice yearly with the Bar Practice Course. The coaching is...

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Chambers for Sale - Second Floor Selborne Chambers

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A large well-appointed room is now available on the Second Floor Selborne Chambers. The anti-room is suitable for a PA, as a work space so enabling the main room to be a used as a conference room or,...

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Get an obligation-free quote & compare with your benefits

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Member services and benefits

Are you driving to your holiday this summer? Are you looking to purchase a new car or is your vehicle insurance due for renewal? Give yourself peace of mind and get a...

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Council of Attorneys General releases defamation draft provisions and background paper

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The NSW Attorney General the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP has issued a media release (link available here) regarding draft provisions (link available here) and a background paper (link available here) on...

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Council of Attorneys-General communiqué – 29 November 2019

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A meeting of the Council of Attorneys-General was held today in Adelaide. Attorneys-General discussed the following issues: Family Violence; Surrogacy Regulation; Uniform Evidence Law Test; Royal...

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New Motor Accident Guidelines: Part 8 - Authorised Health Practitioners

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The State Insurance Regulatory has today issued new Motor Accident Guidelines regarding Authorised Health Practitioners (available here). The new guidelines take effect on 1 December 2019.

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2020 Regional Conference Series

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Registrations are now OPEN for the New South Wales Bar Association 2020 Regional CPD Conferences.

  • Newcastle, Saturday 22 February 2020, Novotel Newcastle Beach
  • North Coast (Ballina), Saturday 29...
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Fundraiser for the Women's and Girls' emergency centre: Head of the Yarra Regatta Saturday 30 November 2019

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Philanthropy

This Saturday, 30 November 2019, David Rayment will be competing in the Head of the Yarra rowing regatta in Melbourne in a coxed eight. He and a number of members in his crew from...

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Six Windeyer: Room for Sale (or licence) Price $1 Floor Fees included to February 2020

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An internal room is available for sale or licence at Sixth Floor Windeyer Chambers due to a statutory appointment. Floor fees are $2,653.00 per month (including GST and CCL maintenance levy). The...

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Yan ga gadjang guygam (travel by sand)

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Philanthropy

In mid-January 2020, Ian Roberts SC and two others will cycle 800km on sand from Newcastle to Tweed Heads to raise awareness of domestic violence and to raise vital funds for Bunjum...

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A collection of works by Jens Lichtenberger

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Jens Lichtenberger practised as a barrister on 7th Floor Garfield Barwick Chambers from 1987 to 2004. He died in October 2016. I Kicked a Stone in Metaphor is a collection of his photographs, stories...

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Experienced Barristers Program lunch dates for 2020

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For the diary

The inaugural Experienced Barristers Lunch was held, with much acclaim, on 20 November. The Wellbeing Committee is pleased to announce a program of intended lunch dates throughout...

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Dissolution of Roads and Maritime Services and transfer of functions, assets, rights and liabilities to Transport for NSW

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In April 2019 the State Government announced changes to the NSW public sector. These changes included the transfer of Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) functions into Transport for NSW.

To...

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Bar Association office hours during Christmas - New Year

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The Bar Library and the office of the New South Wales Bar Association will close for the Christmas-New Year holiday at midday on Friday, 20 December. The main office reopens at 9.00am on Monday, 6...

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Fundraiser for the Women's and Girls' emergency centre: Head of the Yarra Regatta Saturday 30 November 2019

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Philanthropy

This Saturday, 30 November 2019, David Rayment will be competing in the Head of the Yarra rowing regatta in Melbourne in a coxed eight. He and a number of members in his crew from...

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Six Windeyer: Room for Sale (or licence) Price $1 Floor Fees included to February 2020

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An internal room is available for sale or licence at Sixth Floor Windeyer Chambers due to a statutory appointment. Floor fees are $2,653.00 per month (including GST and CCL maintenance levy). The...

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Costs and fees information

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Practice support

The Bar Association has updated its Costs and Fees pages. This valuable resource assists members to comply with all applicable legislation for disclosures, costs agreements, billing...

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Room for Sale - Lachlan Macquarie Chambers, Parramatta

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A fully furnished room at Lachlan Macquarie Chambers in Parramatta, with private courtyard, plus built in book case and cupboards has recently been made available for sale. Room is 15 square metres....

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Director, Projects and Practice Development

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Positions Vacant

The NSW Bar Association is recruiting for the position of ‘Director, Projects and Practice Development’. The role is for an initial 2 years full time. The Director will develop...

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2020 Law Society Diaries available now

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The 2020 Law Society diary is now in stock and available in three convenient formats: week-at-a-glance, day-to-a-page, and pocket. Order yours today as stocks are strictly limited. Find out more and...

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Fundraiser for the Women's and Girls' emergency centre: Head of the Yarra Regatta Saturday 30 November 2019

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Philanthropy

This Saturday, 30 November 2019, David Rayment will be competing in the Head of the Yarra rowing regatta in Melbourne in a coxed eight. He and a number of members in his crew from...

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Presenting Evidence of Disadvantage on Sentence: An Introduction to the Bar Book Project

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Tomorrow - 28 November

On Thursday 28 November, at 5.15 pm, the Criminal Law Committee will host a seminar titled 'Presenting Evidence of Disadvantage on Sentence: An Introduction to the Bar Book...

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