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UNSW Law Hal Wootten Lecture 2019

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Honourable Dr. Justice Chandrachud, Supreme Court of India will deliver the 2019 Hal Wotten Lecture at 6.00pm on Wednesday, 4 December at UNSW’s Kensington Campus. Registration is essential, the...

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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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The 36th Great Bar Boat Race

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Wellbeing

The 36th Great Bar Boat Race will be held on Monday, 16 December beginning near Shark Island at 11.00am and finishing at Store Beach. All enquiries should be addressed to Adrian Gruzman on...

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Tonight: Are your cases traumatising you?  

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Understanding and managing vicarious trauma

What is vicarious trauma? How can you minimise its impact? Robyn Bradey, an accredited mental health social worker, will present "Are your cases...

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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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Minds Count Annual Lecture 2019 - Change of Date

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Wellbeing

The Minds Count Annual Lecture will now take place on Tuesday, 19 November 2019, at 5.45pm for 6.00pm start to 8pm at The Federal Court, Sydney.

Hear from keynote speaker and writer,...

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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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Tuesday, 19 November 2019

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...

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ACICA launch Australian Arbitration Survey

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ACICA has launched the Australian Arbitration Survey to gather empirical evidence from practitioners as to what works in arbitration and what can be improved on. The survey will assist by,...

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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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12th Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Head Clerk

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Recognised as a leading set of chambers in New South Wales, with over 55 members including 16 Senior Counsel, its barristers practise nationally and internationally in a broad range of areas and...

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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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Forbes Society - Annual Plunkett Lecture

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Legal history

A reminder that the Annual Plunkett Lecture for 2019 will be delivered on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 at 5.15pm in Banco Court.

The 2019 Plunkett lecture, “Attorneys-General in...

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Fundraiser for the Indigenous Barristers Trust - The Mum Shirl Fund

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Philanthropy

The First Nations Committee will host a fundraiser on 20 November from 5.00pm at the Public Defenders Chambers, 23/1 Oxford Street. Try some bush tucker food and drinks by First...

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Sir Frederick Jordan: Fire Under the Frost

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Book launch

The Federation Press cordially invites members to the launch of Sir Frederick Jordan: Fire Under the Frost, by the Hon Keith Mason AC QC on Tuesday, 26 November at 5.15pm for...

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Room for Sale - Sir James Martin Chambers

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A well-sized light external room (25sqm) with lovely views has become available at Sir James Martin Chambers. The floor consists of six senior counsel and nineteen senior junior and junior counsel.

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Defamation Practice Note (DEF-1)

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The Federal Court of Australia has issued a new practice note, Defamation Practice Note (DEF-1), following consultation with the profession. Defamation is a Sub area within the Court’s Other...

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Toongabbie Legal Centre - 12th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner, Saturday, 16 November 2019

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The Toongabbie Legal Centre will be holding its 12th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner on Saturday 16 November 2019 from 6pm in Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown. The Chief Guest on the...

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Organ Transplants in China and Crimes Against Humanity - An Australian Issue

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A shortage of organ donors worldwide is undeniable and travelling overseas for a transplant is on the rise. The medical and legal implications of sourcing organs overseas are significant, and often...

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Amendments to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules

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On 4 November 2019, the Uniform Rules Committee approved Amendment No 92 to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules, an amendment to forms 40 and 45, and the creation of form 163.

Amendment No 92:

The...

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2020 Regional Conference Series

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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One Plus One, featuring Jane Needham SC

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Former president of the Bar Association, Jane Needham SC, spoke to Emma Alberici from ABC TV's One Plus One program on Friday, 8 November. You can catch it on ABC iView here.

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Abandon flawed Family Court merger

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Open Letter to the Attorney-General

The New South Wales Bar Association has joined with more than 60 organisations in calling for the government to put the safety of children and survivors of family...

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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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