Inbrief

Toongabbie Legal Centre MCLE programs for October and November 2021 - Registration now open

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Toongabbie Legal Centre is pleased to announce a number of MCLE programs for November 2021. Registration is now open.

The following sessions are open for registration:

  • 13 November 2021: Family Law...

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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 will emerge from lockdown next Monday, 15 November 2021 at 1.05pm. Meet at the fountain at the top of Martin Place and Macquarie Street every...

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Bar Association Office Bearers for 2022

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Governance

At a meeting of the Bar Council on the evening of 11 November 2021, the following were elected as office bearers of the Bar Association:

President: Michael McHugh SC

Senior...

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New consolidated NCAT Adjournments Guideline

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NCAT has developed a new consolidated Adjournments Guideline. This Guideline helps parties understand when a hearing can be postponed or delayed.

The Adjournments Guideline explains:

• when and...

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Invitation to Women Silks Drinks - ticket sales are now closed

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Thank you to everyone who has arranged to attend Women Barristers Forum Silks Celebration 24th November 2021.

We have now reached capacity for the venue and are looking forward to a great event.

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Family Violence and the Family Law System: Observations and practical advice from a treating psychiatrist

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Webinar - Tuesday, 23 November 2021

The NSW Bar Association’s Family Law Committee invites members to a conversation with Dr Karen Williams, Consultant Psychiatrist and founder of Doctors Against...

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Advanced Trial Advocacy

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Webinar - Wednesday 24 November 2021

The New South Wales Bar Association’s Education Committee are delighted to host His Honour Judge Craig Smith SC, Craig Everson SC and Troy Anderson SC for a...

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Call for Papers: 2022 Regional Conference Series

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2022 Regional Confernece Series

The Bar Association's Professional Development Department invites members to submit suggestions for papers to be included in the Association's 2022 Regional CPD...

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Tonight: Personal costs orders: procedure and pitfalls

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Webinar - Thursday 11 November 2021

The spectre of personal costs orders against legal practitioners strikes fear in the heart of all but the very brave or foolhardy.

Join Katherine Oldfield, Matt...

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Ceremonial Sittings - Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia

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As advised previously via In Brief Ceremonial Sittings will be held at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to welcome newly appointed Judges as follows:

  • Judge Murdoch on 11 November...
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Briefing and working with new junior barristers: what solicitors look for

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Congeniality - Wednesday 17 November 2021

The New Barristers’ Committee is hosting a regular “Zoom Catch Up” series as a way for new barristers to connect with each other. The second in the...

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State legislative power and the Constitution: Mineralogy Pty Ltd v Western Australia [2021] HCA 30; Palmer v Western Australia [2021] HCA 31

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The AACL is delighted to welcome Stephen Free SC and Professor Rosalind Dixon to present on the recent cases of Mineralogy Pty Ltd v Western Australia [2021] HCA 30 and Palmer v Western Australia...

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District Court Silk Bows Livestream Link

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Please find below the livestream link for the District Court Sydney Silk Bows Ceremony on Friday 12 November 2021 at 9:00am Court 21A John Maddison Tower.

https://youtu.be/4FT-xm99Y7Q

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2021 ACCEL Environmental Law Year in Review Conference

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The Australian Centre for Climate and Environmental Law at Sydney Law School invites members to its ‘Year in Review Conference’ on 19 November 2021.

Date: Friday 19 November 2021, 9.00am -...

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No place for Sexual Harassment at the Bar

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The New South Wales Bar Association is pleased to present the film “No place for sexual harassment at the Bar”.

The film is a must watch, and includes statements from the Chief Justice of New...

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Australia-Latin America Business Forum; Pathways to Commercial Success in Latin America - 14 Dec 2021 - 5.30pm AEDT

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Business confidence is essential for profitable trade and investment. This seminar, presented by the Australian Disputes Centre in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce and DLA...

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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 will emerge from lockdown next Monday, 15 November 2021 at 1.05pm. Meet at the fountain at the top of Martin Place and Macquarie Street every...

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Explore Sydney Contemporary

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Wellbeing

Sydney Contemporary presents Explore Sydney Contemporary, online from 11–21 November 2021 at 10am. With more than 1,700 artworks and 80 leading galleries from across Australasia, Explore...

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Ceremonial Sittings - Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia

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As advised previously via In Brief Ceremonial Sittings will be held at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to welcome newly appointed Judges as follows:

  • Judge Murdoch on 11 November...
Read more >

State legislative power and the Constitution: Mineralogy Pty Ltd v Western Australia [2021] HCA 30; Palmer v Western Australia [2021] HCA 31

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The AACL is delighted to welcome Stephen Free SC and Professor Rosalind Dixon to present on the recent cases of Mineralogy Pty Ltd v Western Australia [2021] HCA 30 and Palmer v Western Australia...

Read more >

District Court Silk Bows Livestream Link

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Please find below the livestream link for the District Court Sydney Silk Bows Ceremony on Friday 12 November 2021 at 9:00am Court 21A John Maddison Tower.

https://youtu.be/4FT-xm99Y7Q

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2021 Winner of Terry Keaney Award

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This year’s winner of the Terry Keaney Award is Rebecca McMahon, who was recently called to the bar. Among many other things, Rebecca is a founding chair of the Bugmy Bar Book Project. The...

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Advanced Trial Advocacy

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Webinar - Wednesday 24 November 2021

The New South Wales Bar Association’s Education Committee are delighted to host His Honour Judge Craig Smith SC, Craig Everson SC and Troy Anderson SC for a...

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