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CPD tonight: The Scope of Appellate Review of Public Law Judgments

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CPD

Presented by Kristina Stern SC and Georgina Westgarth. Chaired by Neil Williams SC. Learn more here.

This seminar has been organised by the NSW Bar Association’s Public Law Section.

All...

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Tonight: The Scope of Appellate Review of Public Law Judgments

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Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Presented by Kristina Stern SC and Georgina Westgarth. Chaired by Neil Williams SC. Learn more here.

This seminar has been organised by the NSW Bar Association’s...

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Report highlights why ‘catastrophic’ Family Court merger must be rejected by Senate

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Law reform and public affairs

A Senate Committee report into the proposed merger of the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court has exposed deep flaws and overwhelming opposition with...

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Early Appropriate Guilty Plea reforms

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Law reform and public affairs - Reminder

The New South Wales Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee has been invited by the Department of Justice to participate in consultations throughout 2019 on...

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Brahma Kumaris Centres for Spiritual Learning - wellbeing retreat for lawyers

Wellbeing

Brahma Kumaris Centres for Spiritual Learning are offering A Well Being Retreat for Lawyers and their Associates starting from 10 am on Saturday 23 March 19 and finishing with lunch at 1...

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Corporate rates at Anytime Fitness Martin Place

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Member Services and Benefits

Anytime Fitness are offering a 1 day special on Wednesday 20 February 2019. Sign up and pay no joining fee.

Anytime Fitness Martin Place recently opened at 80 Elizabeth...

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Class Actions half-day and Preparing Expert Witnesses lunchtime seminar

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Promoted by Commercial Law Association

The CLA’s Class Actions Half-day kicks off an interesting morning with Elizabeth Collins SC on lessons from the Banking Royal Commission, followed by a...

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RACS Fast-Track Judicial Review Workshop

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The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) will run another fast-track judicial review Workshop in Sydney based on the Law Institute of Victoria training materials. It is scheduled for...

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ICLC presents: Addressing diversity and inclusion in your practice

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Diversity

The Inner City Legal Centre is holding a seminar on 29 March 2019 from 10.00am to 3.00pm which will focus on issues that will address diversity and inclusion in your practice. More...

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Toongabbie Legal Centre's 2019 legal education seminars

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The Toongabbie Legal Centre will host three legal education seminars in March.

  • Criminal Law - Saturday, 9 March
  • Family Law - Saturday, 16 March
  • Employment Law - Friday, 22 March

Learn more here.

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International Women's Day Soirée

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Diversity

The ABA is delighted to invite you to attend its inaugural International Women's Day Soirée on 8 March 2019. This event will celebrate the excellence of women at the bar and the greater...

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Coming up in CPD this week

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Wednesday, 20 February 2019

The Scope of Appellate Review of Public Law Judgements

Presented by Kristina Stern SC and Georgina Westgarth. Chaired by Neil Williams SC. Learn more here.

This seminar...

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Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Report - Federal Circuit & Family Court Bill

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Law reform and public affairs

The report of the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on the Family Court / Federal Circuit Court restructure legislation was tabled on 14 February 2019....

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Swearing-in ceremonies in the District Court

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Appointments

Sharon Harris and his Honour Judge Justin Smith SC have been appointed as judges of the District Court of New South Wales. A formal formal swearing-in ceremony will be held in the John...

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2018 Bench & Bar Dinner

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Collegiality

The president and the Bar Council have the pleasure of inviting all members of the New South Wales Bar Association to the 2019 Bench & Bar Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday,...

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Early Appropriate Guilty Plea reforms

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Law reform and public affairs

The New South Wales Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee has been invited by the Department of Justice to participate in consultations throughout 2019 on the...

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Save the date: Public Law Conference 2019 - Queenstown, NZ

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Professional development

Join the Australian and New Zealand Bar Associations in Queenstown, NZ from 23 – 24 August 2019. Hear from leaders of the profession in both jurisdictions.

  • 22 August:...
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NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards 2019 & 2019 Program

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Diversity

Women Lawyers Association invite members to join them and distinguished guests for the launch of our 2019 ‘NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards’, featuring a panel of previous award...

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CPD Online - The New Law of Penalties: Mapping the Terrain

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If you missed last Tuesday's, 12 February, lunchtime presentation by John Eldridge, Lecturer, The University of Sydney, fear not! The seminar is now available via CPD Online. All relevant materials,...

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Coming up in CPD

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Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Presented by Kristina Stern SC and Georgina Westgarth. Chaired by Neil Williams SC. Learn more here.

This seminar has been organised by the NSW Bar Association’s...

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2019 Newcastle Conference - Early Bird Registrations Close Today

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Early bird registrations for the 2019 Newcastle CPD Conference at the discounted price will close today. You can still register after this date at the normal price.

The Newcastle Conference is set...

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ABA Committee membership: Expressions of interest

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The Australian Bar Association draws upon the experience and knowledge of its members to effectively represent the profession and advance public debate on law reform and legal policy issues.

The...

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Constitutional Conflict

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Law reform and public affairs

The Law Council of Australia has today issued a media release stating that a Constitutional conflict could occur if a Federal Judicial Commission to investigate alleged...

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Ceremonial Sitting of the FairWork Commission

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Appointments

A Ceremonial sitting of the FairWork Commission to welcome new members, Deputy President Gerard Boyce and Deputy President Bryce Cross will take place on Tuesday, 26 March 2019 at...

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