Inbrief
CRIMINAL ASPECTS OF CORPORATE ACTIVITY
Continuing Professional Development
On Wednesday 26 February join Tim Game SC and Ruth Higgins SC to examine corporate criminal liability: how criminal law makes corporations liable for the acts of...
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Commencement of the 2020 Law Year - Islamic Service
TODAY: Opening of Law Term 2020 - Islamic Service
For those attending the Islamic Service this evening please read the important information below:-
The service will be held from 6:15pm to 7:30pm....
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BAQ and ABA join forces for 2020 Conference for the whole profession - Early bird registration closes tomorrow
In 2020 the Bar Association of Queensland joins with the Australian Bar Association to host its annual conference in Brisbane. From the Welcome event on Thursday 5 March through to its conclusion on...
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Discussion Paper: Corporate Criminal Responsibility
The Law Council of Australia have made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission in relation to its Discussion Paper on Corporate Criminal Responsibility.
For more information click here.
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Experienced Barristers Lunch - limited places available!
Registrations close today
Reserve your seat at the Experienced Barristers Lunch on 12 February at 12.00pm. Our guest of honour is the Hon Murray Gleeson AC QC. Certificates marking 50 years in...
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Peteris Ginters (1971-2020)
Vale
Peteris Ginters, former barrister and leading member of the industrial bar, died yesterday. Peteris was admitted to practise at the New South Wales Bar in September 1998. He was forced to...
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New chair for the State Parole Authority
Appointments
Attorney General Mark Speakman has announced that Acting Judge David Frearson SC will replace James Wood AO QC as chairman of the State Parole Authority, beginning 24 February. Learn...
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Persuasive Written Submissions
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Join the Public Law Section on Wednesday 12 February for their first seminar of 2020. The presentation 'Persuasive Written Submissions' will be given by Neil Williams SC,...
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2020 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference
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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Volunteers sought for legal assistance to bushfire victims and charitable donations
A message from President Tim Game SC
Further to my message to the Bar of 6 January the Bar Association is working with the NSW Attorney General, Legal Aid NSW, the Law Society of NSW and other legal...
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Henry James (Jack) Mater (1934-2020)
Vale
Jack Mater, formerly of 8 Wentworth Chambers, died on Saturday, 25 January 2020. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, 6 February, 10.15 am at the Rose Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium,...
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HAL International Conference - Rhodes, Greece – 5-10 July 2020 – Register now
The Hellenic Australian Lawyers (HAL) Association is hosting its second International Legal Conference on “Themes in Democracy – Liberty, Justice and Human Rights” at Sheraton Rhodes Resort,...
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2020-21 Pre-Budget Submission
The Association has today made a submission to Treasury on priorities for the 2020-21 Federal Budget. Available here.
Increased funding and resourcing of Legal Aid, legal assistance and...
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Book Club Meeting 2020
There are two books to add to your holiday reading list. Feel free to read either or both over the break as we will be discussing them at the first book club meeting at 5.30pm on Tuesday 11 February...
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Never Miss a CPD Again
Continuing Professional Development
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...
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Twilight Seminar with Jonathan Rudin, Aboriginal Legal Services Toronto, Canada and the Bar Book Committee
When: Tuesday 11 February 2020
Time: 5pm-7pm
Venue: New South Wales Bar Association Common Room, Selborne Chambers, Basement Level, 174 Phillip St Sydney NSW 2000
Hear from well-known international...
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Twilight Seminar with Jonathan Rudin, Aboriginal Legal Services Toronto, Canada and the Bar Book Committee
When: Tuesday 11 February 2020
Time: 5pm-7pm
Venue: New South Wales Bar Association Common Room, Selborne Chambers, Basement Level, 174 Phillip St Sydney NSW 2000
Hear from well-known international...
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Experienced Barristers Program Lunch - 12 February
Registrations close this week
The next Experienced Barristers Lunch is on Wednesday, 12 February, from 12.00-2.00pm. The guest of honour is the Hon Murray Gleeson AC QC. Certificates marking 50...
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Proposed Amendments to the Legal Profession Uniform Law
Standards
The Legal Services Council has released a consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Legal Profession Uniform Law. The Council notes the proposals aim to:
- clarify the effect and...
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Family courts need urgent funding: LCA
Policy and public affairs
The Productivity Commission has released its annual Report on Government Services. It shows, among other things, that the backlog of family law cases continues to worsen....
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