The appointment of the Hon Justice Elizabeth Cheeseman as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia took effect from 12 April 2021.
A ceremonial sitting of the Full Court of the Federal Court of...
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The STEP Australia 2021 Conference will be held at a luxury Sydney hotel, the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, commencing with welcome drinks on the evening of Thursday 29 July 2021, followed by two...
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Arthur Moses SC will take part in the 2021 Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 17 June. So far this year $1,576,033 has been pledged to support the St Vincent de Paul's homeless services. Moses SC...
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The Law Society of NSW are seeking mentors with bar experience willing to help lawyers eager to progress their career. If you can spare one hour a month to act as a mentor in either the early career...
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The New South Wales Bar Association extends an invitation to all members of the Bench & Bar to attend the unveiling of a portrait by Joshua McPherson of the Hon M H McHugh AC QC.
The work will be...
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Please be reminded that all barristers who hold/have held a trust money account for the purposes of receiving fees in advance, for the reporting period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021, are required to...
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The Council of Australasian Tribunals is delighted to announce that the former President of the United Kingdom Supreme Court, the Rt Hon the Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE, will deliver the keynote...
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The Australian Disputes Centre is offering its internationally recognised CPD programme on Friday, 28 May 2021.
Connect in-person (Sydney) or via Zoom with The Hon. Wayne Martin AC QC, The Hon....
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The Resolution Institute 2021 Conference, Resilience and Reinvention: Dispute Resolution During a Crisis and Beyond will be taking place 15-16th July at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney.
This two-day...
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The Chief Justice has re-issued Practice Note SC CL 2 – Criminal Proceedings.
The main changes include:
On Monday 24 May 2021 at 9.00am in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court there will be a Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Mr Michael Ong and Ms Kasey Pearce as Magistrates of...
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The Director of the PM Glynn Institute, Dr Michael Casey, would like to extend an invitation to the members of the NSW Bar Association to attend the launch of SO HELP ME GOD: a history of oaths of...
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The Attorney General, the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP has today announced the appointment of four new magistrates to the Local Court.
Mr Speakman welcomed the expertise of the new appointees, Michael...
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Bar FC had a close match on Wednesday 19 May in the Domain Soccer League against Pendal FC. Pendal FC were only one point above us on the table and Bar FC was keen to progress up the ladder to take...
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On 1 May 2021 the Supreme Court (Criminal Appeal) Rules 2021 came into effect. The Rules provide for the practice and procedure in the Court of Criminal Appeal and repeal the Criminal Appeal Rules.... Read more >
The District Court has advised that former District Court Judge Leslie Downs QC passed away on 14 May 2021.
His Honour came to the Bar in 1959 and took Silk in 1984, prior to being appointed to the...
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Closing on 31 May
The NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of outstanding women lawyers, mentors and firms that have achieved excellence in their area of...
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Arthur Moses SC will take part in the 2021 Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 17 June. So far this year $1,576,033 has been pledged to support the St Vincent de Paul's homeless services. Moses SC...
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The Womens Legal Service New South Wales will again host their annual Bright Spark Awards. The Bright Spark Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the legal sector. The Awards acknowledge and...
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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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The STEP Australia 2021 Conference will be held at a luxury Sydney hotel, the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, commencing with welcome drinks on the evening of Thursday 29 July 2021, followed by two...
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Our first Legal History tutorial: Our first tutorial will be held tonight Tuesday 18 May at 5.15 pm. It will be delivered by the Secretary of the Society, Dr Simon Chapple and is titled ‘Themes in...
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The Commonwealth Attorney-General Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash has announced the reappointment of Ms Sarah McNaughton SC as Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions for a period of two years.
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Last Thursday Bar FC returned to the pitch after a week forced rest due to rain and displayed a consummate performance to emerge victors against Schroders FC 5-0.
Di Michiel was clearly the managers...
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Our first Legal History tutorial: Our first tutorial will be held on Tuesday 18 May at 5.15 pm. It will be delivered by the Secretary of the Society, Dr Simon Chapple and is titled ‘Themes in...
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