Inbrief

A Theory of Mediators’ Ethics: Foundations, Rationale and Application

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Presented by the Law Council of Australia's International Law Section and Federal Litigation and Dispute Resolution Section, and the NSW Bar Association.

The Authors' Series - A Theory of...

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Reminder: Senior Counsel Applications for 2021 are now open

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Senior Counsel 2021

President Michael McHugh SC has invited applications for Senior Counsel for 2021. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as senior...

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Australian Academy of Law - free event - Emerging scholars: Contemporary issues in crime and criminology

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The Academy invites all Fellows and members of the public to this event, to be held in person in Perth and also streamed online.

Listen to two PhD candidates, who each will discuss their chosen...

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First Nations Speaker Series

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This inaugural First Nations Speaker Series is a joint online program between the NSW Judicial Commission, the Law Society of NSW and NSW Bar Association celebrating First Nations culture and...

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Toongabbie Legal Centre - Employment and Industrial Law and Rule 6.1 Seminars

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Toongabbie Legal Centre will be holding two CLE Seminars are follows:-

A one Day CLE on Employment & Industrial Law

When: Friday 30 July 2021

Venue: Ashurst Conference Room, 5 Martin Place,...

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Marking 40 years of Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

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The Australian Academy of Law will be holding an in person and online event marking 40 years of Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936. Details of the event are as follows:-

DATE: Wednesday...

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Court shows sexual harassment will not be tolerated

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The Law Council of Australia acknowledges the statement of the Chief Justice and Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in relation to two complaints against a Judge of that Court.

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Australia urged to take measures to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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The President of the Law Council of Australia, Dr Jacoba Brasch QC has issued a Media Release today stating Australia’s appearance at the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday 8 July, in which a...

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New South Wales Bar Association Committees for 2021-22

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President Michael McHugh SC has announced the appointment of Bar Association committees for 2021-22. The new committees formally come into effect on Monday 12 July 2021. View the President's...

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RE-EMERGE 2021 – ABA National Conference: Inaugural rainbow and inclusive dinner with LGBTIQ+ colleagues, allies & friends

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Thursday, 16 September 2021

Members attending the RE-EMERGE 2021 ABA National Conference in Melbourne may wish to register their interest in attending the inaugural rainbow and inclusive dinner with...

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New District Court Practice Note - PN 16 Work Health and Safety Act Prosecutions

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The District Court has issued a new PN 16 Work Health and Safety Act Prosecutions, which replaces the previous Practice Note 16 – Work Health and Safety Act Prosecutions which was issued on 5...

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Statement from the Premier and Minister for Health - extension of Greater Sydney lockdown until 11:59pm on Friday 16 July 2021

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The Premier and the Minister for Health have this morning announced that, given the ongoing cases of community transmission and following updated health advice, the current lockdown will be extended...

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Memorial Service for John Lonsdale Carr livestreamed tomorrow 1.55pm

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A memorial service for John Lonsdale Carr, who passed away on Wednesday the 30th of June 2021 , will be held at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and livestreamed on 7th July from 1.55pm to 2.50pm.

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Applications Sought - Senior Member and General Members, Personal Injury Commission

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The Personal Injury Commission is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the positions of Senior Member (fulltime) and General Members (full-time and...

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Bar Knitting Group

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The Bar Knitting Group will meet today at 5.30pm via zoom. If you would like to attend please email: library@nswbar.asn.au and we will send you the zoom invitation. BYO drinks and nibbles

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2021 Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training Program

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In-Person - Postponed until Saturday 23 October

The 2021 Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training Program has been postponed until Saturday 23 october, at a location to be advised.

All information...

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2021 Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training Program

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In-Person - Postponed until Saturday 23 October

The 2021 Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training Program has been postponed until Saturday 23 october, at a location to be advised.

All information...

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President's Message

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It has been just over a week since the NSW Government announced a fourteen day lockdown for the Greater Sydney area.

Reports indicate that on the whole the courts and the profession have smoothly...

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Call for tighter reigns on powers in an emergency

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The President of the Law Council of Australia has today issued a Media Statement saying the Law Council of Australia agrees with the key recommendation of the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs...

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New general federal law enquiries number

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The Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have a new telephone number for the management of general federal law enquiries.

For questions about bankruptcy, migration,...

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ABA 2021 National Conference

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Registrations are now open for Re-emerge - The Australian Bar after COVID-19: Energised, Innovative Enduring

When: 16-18 September 2021

Where: State Library of Victoria and fully live-streamed

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Reminder: Senior Counsel Applications for 2021 now open

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Senior Counsel 2021

President Michael McHugh SC has invited applications for Senior Counsel for 2021. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as senior...

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Reminder: Senior Counsel Applications for 2021 now open

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Senior Counsel 2021

President Michael McHugh SC has invited applications for Senior Counsel for 2021. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as senior...

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NSW Barristers Clerks Association – New President

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The former President of the NSW Barristers Clerks Association, Ms Angela Noakes of Ground Floor Wentworth Chambers, has announced her retirement.

Mr Paul Walker from 13 Wentworth has been appointed...

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Applications Sought - Senior Member and General Members, Personal Injury Commission

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The Personal Injury Commission is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the positions of Senior Member (fulltime) and General Members (full-time and...

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