Inbrief

Mandatory sentencing will not make children safer, says LCA

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Policy and public affairs

The Law Council of Australia is calling on all federal parliamentarians not to support the Federal Government's misconceived mandatory sentencing provisions in the Crimes...

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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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Tonight: Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence.

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Monday, 11 November 2019 AND Monday, 18 November

On 11 September 2019, s 102NA of the Family Law Act 1975 commenced operation. The new amendment is intended to provide protection to victims of...

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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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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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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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Minds Count Annual Lecture 2019 - New Date

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Wellbeing

The Minds Count Annual Lecture will 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, David...

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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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Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence.

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Monday, 11 November 2019 AND Monday, 18 November

On 11 September 2019, s 102NA of the Family Law Act 1975 commenced operation. The new amendment is intended to provide protection to victims of...

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Don’t miss out on your welcome bonus

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Member services and benefits

Apply today for The Professionals American Express® Platinum Card to enjoy a specially negotiated welcome offer of 100,000 bonus Membership Rewards points, a reduced...

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Room for sale on Ninth Floor Selborne

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A single room on Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers, with Phillip Street frontage, has recently been made available for sale (3,000 shares in Counsel’s Chambers Ltd). For further information regarding...

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$88m Legal Aid injection a positive but incomplete investment in NSW justice

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Policy and public affairs

An announcement by the NSW Government that it will inject an additional $88 million into the state’s chronically underfunded legal aid system is a step in the right...

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Results for the election of the 2020 Bar Council

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Governance

Pursuant to Rule 11.8.1 of the Bar Association Constitution, polling officers have certified the following results for the election of the 2020 Bar Council.

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Experienced Barristers Lunch

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Collegiality

The next function for Experienced Barristers will be a lunch on 20 November 2019 from 12-2pm at the Union, University and Schools Club. Certificates for 50 years service will be...

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NSW Bar Advocacy Training

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The New South Wales Bar Association is pleased to confirm that 32 members of the NSW Bar will participate this weekend in an Advocacy Skills workshop designed for barristers of 3-5 years seniority....

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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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Room for sale on Ninth Floor Selborne

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A single room on Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers, with Phillip Street frontage, has recently been made available for sale (3,000 shares in Counsel’s Chambers Ltd). For further information regarding...

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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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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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Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence.

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Monday, 11 November 2019 AND Monday, 18 November

On 11 September 2019, s 102NA of the Family Law Act 1975 commenced operation. The new amendment is intended to provide protection to victims of...

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2020 Bar Council Election and Annual General Meeting

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Governance

Voting for the 2020 Bar Council closes today at 1.00pm. The Annual General Meeting will be held tonight at 5.00pm in the Common Room of the New South Wales Bar Association, Lower Ground...

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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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