Inbrief
Biography of Justice Robert Hope - Book Launch
Commissioned by three Prime Ministers to conduct major inquiries into Australia’s intelligence agencies, including two Royal Commissions, Robert Marsden Hope, a senior appellate judge of the NSW...
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Netball, anyone?
Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Committee is seeking expressions of interest from those who would like to participate in a mixed netball team for the 2020 season. The season is likely to go for...
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Rule 6.1 Mandatory Components for Legal Practitioners
Toongabbie Legal Centre is pleased to announce its one-day program on Rule 6.1: Mandatory Components for Legal Practitioners to be held on Saturday, 28 March at the Toongabbie Christian College.
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Family Law (Priority Property Pools under $500,000) Financial Cases pilot
Practice and procedure
From 1 March 2020, the Federal Circuit Court will commence a pilot for family law applications filed in Brisbane, Parramatta, Adelaide and Melbourne that meet the definition...
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Tonight: Pathways to a brief [Stage 2]: What solicitors want; practice management tips and pitfalls to avoid to assist in securing briefs and clients
Tuesday, 18 February
In the competitive market of the NSW Bar (and beyond), every action and reaction can count. This session will expand on the stages of a client’s experience and discuss...
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Decisions of interest
Practice support
The NSW Court of Appeal has published its latest Decisions of Interest Bulletin on the Court of Appeal website. Learn more here.
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Request for barristers to judge Senior Mooting Competition at UNSW
Mooting
The Allens Linklaters Senior Mooting Competition is open to senior law students at UNSW. The Competition Directors are requesting the assistance of barristers to volunteer as judges in the...
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Public Defenders Criminal Law Conference
The Public Defenders Criminal Law Conference on 14-15 March is filling fast with the early bird rate of $430 due to expire on 21 February. If you wish to attend please register as soon as possible by...
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Tax Review and Appeal Proceedings
Continuing Professional Development - Thursday 27 February
Join the Public Law Section on Thursday 27 February for the second Public Law seminar of 2020. The presentation 'Tax Review and Appeal...
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Criminal Aspects of Corporate Activity
Continuing Professional Development - Wednesday 26 February
On Wednesday 26 February join Tim Game SC and Ruth Higgins SC to examine corporate criminal liability: how criminal law makes corporations...
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Tomorrow: Pathways to a brief [Stage 2]: What solicitors want; practice management tips and pitfalls to avoid to assist in securing briefs and clients
Continuing Professional Development - Tuesday 18 February
In the competitive market of the NSW Bar (and beyond), every action and reaction can count. This session will expand on the stages of a...
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Tonight: Representing professionals in disciplinary matters; 5 stages of grief
Continuing Professional Development - Monday 17 February
On Monday 17 February join Cameron Jackson, from Second Floor Selborne Chambers, for a presentation that explores the reasons why intelligent...
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Australia and the Rules-Based International Order-The Way Ahead
Continuing Professional Development - Wednesday 19 February
In the rapidly changing Asia Pacific, Australia's normative influence as a middle power actor in international law stands to be...
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2020 Newcastle Conference - Registrations Close Today
Registrations for the 2020 Newcastle CPD Conference will close today, Friday 14 February. Register now to avoid disappointment.
The 2020 Newcastle Regional Conference will be held on Saturday 22...
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BAQ and ABA join forces for 2020 Conference for the whole profession
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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Bar Book Club
The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will be held on Wednesday 25 March at 5.30pm in the Bar Library.
The book that we shall be discussing is Circe by Madeline Miller.
Reviews here and here.
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Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Barristers) Amendment (CPD Activity) Rule 2019
The Legal Services Council has made the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Barristers) Amendment (CPD Activity) Rule 2019...
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Closing the Gap report shows Indigenous input vital
The Law Council of Australia have issued a media release stating the latest Closing the Gap report shows how important it is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to have a say in the laws and...
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AAL seminar on whistleblowing
At the lectern
The Australian Academy of Law will host a seminar on "Whistleblowing - what is it, who does it, when is it lawful, when is it mandatory".
The seminar, to be chaired by the Hon...
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Legal Aid NSW elder abuse policy changes
The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved changes to eligibility policies that target people who are victims of elder abuse. See Policy Bulletin 2019 No. 12 for details. There is an online training module...
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Full house at the Experienced Barristers Lunch
Collegiality
There was laughter, reflection and reminiscing today as more than 80 guests enjoyed the second Experienced Barristers Lunch, held in the Union, Universities and Sports Club....
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Tonight: 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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Policy Officer - 3 month contract
Position vacant
The Bar Association is seeking a high performing Policy Officer to join its Policy and Public Affairs team on a three-month full-time contract. The Policy Officer's role is to...
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Tonight: 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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Coming Up in CPD Next Week
Representing professionals in disciplinary matters; 5 stages of grief - Monday 17 February
On Monday 17 February join Cameron Jackson, from Second Floor Selborne Chambers, for a presentation that...
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