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Local Court Closures today - Kempsey, Taree and Macksville, registry services at Windsor affected

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The Local Court of NSW has announced that due to flooding in the region, Kempsey, Taree and Macksville Local Courts will be closed today, Monday, 22 March 2021. There will also be no registry...

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Bar Book Club

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The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will be held on Tuesday 30 March 2021 at 5.30pm in the Bar Library. The book is Summerwater by Sarah Moss. A review is available here.

For those of wishing to...

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Toongabbie Legal Centre upcoming seminars

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Toongabbie Legal Centre's further upcoming seminars are:

  • Employment & Industrial Law being held on Friday 26 March at Ashurst's offices, 5 Martin Place, Sydney. For more information and to...

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Recent Issues in Insurance Law

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Webinar - Wednesday 31 March 2021

The Commercial Law Section is pleased to present "Recent Issues in Insurance Law."

The webinar, presented by Stuart Donaldson SC, Ed Muston SC, and Anne Horvath,...

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John Halley SC and Elizabeth Cheeseman SC appointed to the Bench of the Federal Court of Australia

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The Hon Michaelia Cash MP, Acting Federal Attorney-General, has today issued a Media Release announcing the appointment of Mr John Halley SC and Ms Elizabeth Cheeseman SC as judges of the Federal...

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Funeral Details - Chester Porter QC (1926 -2021)

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The funeral for Chester Porter QC will be held on Monday 29th March at 11.00 a.m. at St John’s Anglican Church, 87 Oaks Ave, Dee Why.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, anyone wishing to attend should...

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Latest and Greatest in Care and Protection

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Webinar - Monday 22 March 2021

In the last few years, the jurisdiction exercised by the Children’s Court, District Court and Supreme Court, including the NSW Court of Appeal, has been deciding a...

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Appearing in the Local Court and Children’s Court

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Webinar - Tuesday 23 March 2021

The Local Court and the Children’s Court are unlike other jurisdictions in NSW due to the sheer volume of work coming before those courts on any given day. In...

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Webinar - Courting innovation: Australia’s judicial system in the context of COVID-19

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The Law Council of Australia is pleased to invite you to attend an online webinar titled Courting Innovation: Australia's judicial system in the context of COVID-19.

The pandemic has forced all...

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2021 flu vaccinations

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Wellbeing

The NSW Bar Association's Wellbeing Committee has organised for members to receive the 2021 Quadrivalent influenza vaccine on Thursday, 8 April 2021, between 4.00pm and 6.00pm in St James'...

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Walk around the Botanic Gardens every Monday at lunch time

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Wellbeing

Weather permitting, the Bar Walking Group meets at 1.05pm at the fountain at the top of Martin Place and Macquarie Street every Monday, with a 1.10 departure time. A quick lap of the...

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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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AIFS Research Project: Compliance with and Enforcement of Family Law Parenting

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The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has been commissioned by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) to undertake research in relation to the...

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WBF Invites you to join us for Cocktails & Canapes to (belatedly) celebrate the 2020 Women Senior Counsel

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Diversity

The Women Barristers Forum invite you to join us for Cocktails and Canapes to (belatedly) celebrate the appointment of Women Senior Counsel for 2020.

GUEST SPEAKER – The Hon Justice...

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Welcome ceremony for The Hon Justice Kate Williams

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Justice Williams was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 1 April 2020. A welcome ceremony to mark the occasion will be held in the Banco Court at 9:15 AM on Monday 22...

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Appearing in the Local Court and Children’s Court

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Webinar - Tuesday 23 March 2021

The Local Court and the Children’s Court are unlike other jurisdictions in NSW due to the sheer volume of work coming before those courts on any given day. In...

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New Laws to Overturn Unfair Child Abuse Payouts

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The Attorney General, the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP, has today issued a Media Release stating many survivors of institutional child abuse will be empowered to pursue fairer compensation, under reforms...

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Chester Alexander Porter QC (1926 -2021)

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Vale

Chester Alexander Porter QC passed away on 15 March 2021.

Chester was admitted to the NSW Bar in 1948 having completed his studies at Sydney University, joining Denman Chambers. He later...

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Latest and Greatest in Care and Protection

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Webinar - Monday 22 March 2021

In the last few years, the jurisdiction exercised by the Children’s Court, District Court and Supreme Court, including the NSW Court of Appeal, has been deciding a...

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Save on health cover with HCF and Member Advantage

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Member services and benefits

COVID-19 has made us think about a lot of things – none more so than our health. We all want to stay healthy while also protecting ourselves from rising health costs....

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Toongabbie Legal Centre Tax & Equity Seminar - 19 March 2021

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Toongabbie Legal Centre’s 5th Annual Tax & Equity Seminar will be held on Friday, 19 March 2021 at Ashurst’s offices, 5 Martin Place, Sydney.

Click here for more information and to register.

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Professional Standards Forum on Trust and Confidence – 15 April 2021

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The Professional Standards Council is pleased to invite you to the next Professional Standards Forum. The Forum will be held online on Thursday 15 April 2021, addressing the theme ‘Trust and...

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Successful fee negotiation with someone who just wants to pay you less

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Webinar - Thursday 18 March 2021

Relationships with solicitors and end-clients can be created, maintained, and flourish for mutual benefit. In practice, it can be challenging:

  • to quantify, and...

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2021 flu vaccinations

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Wellbeing

The NSW Bar Association's Wellbeing Committee has organised for members to receive the 2021 Quadrivalent influenza vaccine on Thursday, 8 April 2021, between 4.00pm and 6.00pm in St James'...

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