Inbrief

CRIMINAL ASPECTS OF CORPORATE ACTIVITY

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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

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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

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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

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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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Peteris Ginters (1971-2020)

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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

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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

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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

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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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Volunteers sought for legal assistance to bushfire victims and charitable donations

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Proposed Amendments to the Legal Profession Uniform Law

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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

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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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