Inbrief

2020 Regional Conference Series

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Continuing Professional Development

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

  • Newcastle, Saturday 22 February 2020, Novotel Newcastle Beach
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Attorney General's rates for legal representation

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Practice support

The Bar Association's Costs and Fees Committee wish to remind members that changes to the Attorney General's rates are available on the Communities and Justice website.

The rates...

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'A Bush Tucker Night' for the Indigenous Barristers' Trust

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More than 100 members of the Bar and friends attended last night’s ‘A Bush Tucker Night’ – raising in excess of $16,000 for the Indigenous Barristers’ Trust. Attendees sampled gourmet bush...

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Bar Book Club

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Wellbeing

Due to overwhelming demand, there will be a further final meeting of the book club for this year. This will be held on Tuesday, 17 December 2019 at 5.30pm in the library. We will be...

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Sign up for our summer mediation programs and tick off your accreditation goals today!

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Join fellow lawyers and professionals from a wide range of sectors spanning across business, government, management and more at ADC’s highly regarded flagship mediation training programs this...

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2020 Regional Conference Series

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Continuing Professional Development

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

  • Newcastle, Saturday 22 February 2020, Novotel Newcastle Beach
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102NA Family Law Act, 1975 Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence

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CPD Online

Did you miss the two-part Family Law Series titled_"102NA Family Law Act, 1975: Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence” Catch the seminar recording online,...

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2020 Constitutional Law Conference and Dinner

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Conferences

Registrations are now open for the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law 2020 Constitutional Law Conference, to be held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Friday, 21 February 2020....

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2020 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference - Program Release

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The Conference Program for the 2020 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference has now been released.

The 2020 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference will be held at Hilton Hotel, George Street on...

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Experienced Barristers Program Lunch

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Wellbeing

The Experienced Barristers Program held the first of its regular lunches today at the Union, University and Schools Club. In a lively and collegial atmosphere, more than 80 guests...

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Solicitor Advocate, Prosecution Officer (Lawyer) Level 5 - Office of the DPP (NSW)

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Applications sought

This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic and experienced lawyers to take the next step in their litigation career.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)...

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External Room for Licence - Ada Evans Chambers

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An external room is available to licence at Ada Evans Chambers. The room is approximately 16 square metres, furnished and with two large panel windows. Floor fees are $1,400 per month (+ GST), plus...

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Never miss a CPD again

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Did you know upcoming CPD seminars can now be saved, quickly and easily, directly to your calendar? The new CPD Calendar available on the NSW Bar Association website features a dedicated 'save to...

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

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Thursday, 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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Cyber Security, Privacy and Technology - how to protect your data as a barrister

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Tuesday 26 November 2019

Are you a barrister who uses Dropbox to store your client’s files? Do you know your legal and ethical obligations when it comes to protecting confidential information and...

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Opportunity for Educational Advancement

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Collegiality

The NSW Bar Association’s Education Committee and New Barristers’ Committee are seeking volunteers to assist in the review and update of the Bar Practice Course reading materials....

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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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20th Transgender Day of Remembrance

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20 November 2019 is the 20th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), honouring the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost to acts of anti-transgender violence in the year prior. In...

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

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Philanthropy

On 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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2020 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference

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Continuing Professional Development

Registrations are OPEN for the 2020 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference, which will be held at the Hilton Hotel, George Street on Saturday 14 March 2020.

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Retirement of Chief Commissioner Kite - Tomorrow

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Ceremonial sitting

The Industrial Relations Commission has changed the venue for a ceremonial sitting to mark the retirement of Chief Commissioner Kite on Wednesday, 20 November at 9.30am. It will...

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The International Criminal Court At 21 Years: What’s Happening At The Court And Where Is It Going?

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Tonight

On Tuesday 19 November, the Human Rights Committee will present a seminar examining the role and operations of the International Criminal Court. The seminar will focus on current issues and...

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New office bearers of the ABA

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The following office-bearers were elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Australian Bar Association over the weekend:

  • President: Matthew Howard SC
  • Vice-Presidents: Michael McHugh SC,
  • Matt...
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ABA 2020-25 Strategic Plan

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The Australian Bar Association’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan was adopted at the quarterly meeting of directors on 16 November. The plan confirms a vision for the ABA of being the national voice for...

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