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Vale Andrew Hamilton Young (1948 – 2020)

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Mr Andrew Hamilton Young, formerly of Garfield Barwick and Samuel Griffiths Chambers, passed away on Tuesday 15 September 2020 after a long illness.

Family and friends are meeting tomorrow from 12...

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New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties - Online Panel Discussion regarding First Nations Justice

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The New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties (NSWCCL) held an online panel discussion on systemic racism and the over-incarceration of Indigenous people last Friday 11 September.

The panel...

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Motor Accident Claims – 1 October Indexation

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Indexations of costs and fees in motor accident claims which take effect on 1 October 2020 have today been published on the NSW Legislation website.

  1. Indexation of damages payable for non-economic...
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Bar FC 2-0 unlucky again

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Yesterday saw Bar FC take on QBE in the Domain Soccer League. With youth on their side of their opponents, Bar FC knew it was going to be a tough game.

For most of the first half, Bar FC held their...

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Law Council of Australia Media Release - A shifting culture towards equal opportunity for women in law

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There has been a rise in the number of female barristers being briefed on matters over the past three years, according to the latest equal opportunity data released by the Law Council of Australia.

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Advice from the Local Court of NSW - Protocol for Attendance at Court for Education or Development

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The Chief Magistrates Office has today advised that due to on-going health concerns the Local Court is continuing to restrict attendance in court buildings for people not directly involved in court...

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COVID-19: Information for Attending Court - Thursday 17 September 2020

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The New South Wales Bar Association’s consolidated guide to COVID-19-related court arrangements has today again been updated in terms of recent developments.

Members are advised that, although the...

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New Barristers Committee NBC Trivia Night

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The New Barristers’ Committee is holding the inaugural New Barristers’ Online Trivia Night on Thursday 1 October 2020 from 5:15pm-6.30pm.

You can play as an individual or grab a few of your...

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Equitable briefing report due 30 September

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A reminder to all barristers who have adopted the Equitable Briefing Policy that you are required to submit your FY20 report to the Law Council of Australia by 30 September 2020.

To submit your FY20...

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ILS International Law and Practice Course 2020 Lecture Four "The Challenges for the Regulation of Outer Space: Balancing International Law, Technology and Geopolitics" - Tuesday 20 October 2020

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Join the International Law Section for the fourth ILS International Law and Practice Course lecture for 2020 – "The Challenges for the Regulation of Outer Space: Balancing International Law,...

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NMAS Mediators’ Re-accreditation

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If you were accredited as a mediator by the NSW Bar Association under the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) in 2018, our records indicate that your accreditation is due to expire next...

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Fifth edition of “Sentence” now available

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The comprehensive text of the law of sentencing in NSW by SJ Odgers SC is now available in its fifth edition. That edition (736 pages) or an on-line version of the work may be purchased at...

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COVID-19: Information for Attending Court - Wednesday 16 September 2020

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The New South Wales Bar Association’s consolidated guide to COVID-19-related court arrangements has today again been updated in terms of recent developments.

Members are advised that, although the...

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COVID-19: Information for Attending Court - Tuesday 15 September 2020

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The New South Wales Bar Association’s consolidated guide to COVID-19-related court arrangements has today again been updated in terms of recent developments.

Members are advised that, although the...

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New NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) form to request language or disability support

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A new NCAT-wide form has been developed to enable a party or witness to request language or disability support. The new form is available here.

The new form allows requests for additional support...

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COVID-19: Information for Attending Court - Monday 14 September 2020

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The New South Wales Bar Association’s consolidated guide to COVID-19-related court arrangements has today again been updated in terms of recent developments.

Members are advised that, although the...

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Australian Academy of Law webinar - World in a Box – 50 years of containerisation in Australia

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The Australian Academy of Law is presenting a webinar, entitled "World in a Box – 50 years of containerisation in Australia", which will be held on Wednesday 23 September 2020 from 5.00 pm - 6.45...

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Vale the Honourable Justice Stuart Fowler AM

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The President of the Law Council of Australia Ms Pauline Wright and the Chair of the Family Law Section Paul Doolan have issued a statement regarding the recent passing of the Honourable Justice...

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COVID-19: Information for Attending Court - Friday 11 September 2020

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The New South Wales Bar Association’s consolidated guide to COVID-19-related court arrangements has today again been updated in terms of recent developments.

Members are advised that, although the...

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NCAT - Change to Appeal Panel callover days

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The NSW Civil and Admninistrative Tribunal (NCAT) has announced that from Monday 14 September 2020, the Appeal callover days will change from Tuesday and Thursday to Wednesday and Friday.

NCAT will...

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COVID-19: Information for Attending Court - Thursday 10 September 2020

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The New South Wales Bar Association’s consolidated guide to COVID-19-related court arrangements has today again been updated in terms of recent developments.

Members are advised that, although the...

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Bar FC valiant in 5-1 defeat

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Yesterday Bar FC resumed its efforts in the Domain Soccer League against Pendal FC. Notwithstanding the sea of red yesterday on the stock exchange, the investment bankers were undistracted by the...

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Inclusion and Diversity Note from the Diversity and Equality Committee

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Meeting the legal service needs of LGBTQI clients

NSW barristers would do well to review a recent report from the LGBTIQ Legal Service which analysed the legal needs of Victoria’s LGBTIQ...

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COVID-19: Information for Attending Court - Wednesday 8 September 2020

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The New South Wales Bar Association’s consolidated guide to COVID-19-related court arrangements has today again been updated in terms of recent developments.

Members are advised that, although the...

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