Inbrief

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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Administrative Appeals Tribunal - New application forms for the Migration and Refugee Division

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New application forms are now available for applications in the Migration and Refugee Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

The new application forms include changes about:

•...

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Annual Court and Tribunal Fee Increases

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The Justice Legislation Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2021 commenced on 1 July 2021.

The regulation provides for a 0.8% annual increase to court and tribunal fees for 2021-22 and amends the following...

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Legal Aid NSW: Increased fees in state law matters

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The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved an increase in fees paid to private practitioners in state law matters from 1 July 2021. The base hourly rate for solicitors has increased from $160 to $170....

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Changes to strata laws

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On 1 July 2021 new provisions in the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 will commence.

The provisions will:

  • require an owners corporation to serve all lot owners with a copy of any application...
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Australian Academy of Law Notice of Annual Essay Prize 2021

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The Australian Academy of Law is pleased to announce the offering of its Annual Essay Prize for 2021.

This year, eligibility to submit an essay is broadened by reverting to the original entry rules...

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Bar Book Club

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Wellbeing

The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will be held on Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 5.30pm in Martin Place Chambers. Two books have been chosen for discussion:-

The first book is a memoir by a...

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John Lonsdale Carr (1941-2021)

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Vale

John Lonsdale Carr passed away on Wednesday the 30th of June 2021.

John was called to the New South Wales Bar in 1974 following completion of his law degree. He was a member of Wardell...

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Senior Counsel Applications for 2021 now open

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To all members of the outer Bar

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

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