Inbrief

R U OK DAY

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Wellbeing

Today, 9 September is R U Ok Day. R U OK; is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging all people to regularly and meaningfully ask the people around...

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Division Head (Workers Compensation Division)

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The Personal Injury Commission (the Commission) was established in NSW on 1 March 2021. The Commission is a single, independent tribunal for injured people claiming against the compulsory third party...

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Positions Vacant - District Court Judge & Senior Crown Prosecutor

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The Attorney General has advertised the following roles:

• District Court Judge • Senior Crown Prosecutor

Both roles have been published on the DCJ jobs page. Please click the links below...

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Barristers' Safe Place

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Wellbeing

Safe Place is a place where barristers can meet, on the Zoom platform, and share with others any issues that they may be facing. Fundamentally, it is a confidential forum. Whatever goes...

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40th Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL) Annual Congress

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This years Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL) Annual Congress will be held ONLINE from 18 – 20 November 2021.

The 2021 event will be a celebration of 40 Years of the ANZAPPL Congress and...

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Tonight - Free event - AAL Perth: COVID-19

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The Australian Academy of Law are hosting a free in person and streamed online event tonight.

The effects of COVID-19 has exposed various inequities at a national, international, and societal level....

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Joint Panel on Equitable Briefing

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Women barristers - Are you keen to learn more about the workings of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission? Would you like the opportunity to be considered for ASIC briefs?

ASIC is...

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Sydney Silk to become Supreme Court Judge

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The Attorney General, the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP has today issued a Media Release announcing the appointment of leading Sydney barrister Hament Dhanji SC as a judge of the Supreme Court of NSW.

Mr...

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Tonight: the Bar Book Club meets

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Wellbeing

The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will be this evening, 8 September 2021 at 5.30pm, via Zoom. For discussion will be The Brilliant Boy: Doc Evatt and the Great Australian Dissent, by...

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Legal Assistance Referral Scheme - Expressions of Interest sought in response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

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The Legal Assistance Referral Scheme is seeking expressions of interest from barristers who wish to assist refugees who have recently fled or are attempting to flee Afghanistan.

The Association is...

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Tonight - ILS Dispute Resolution Lecture Series - Lecture Two with The Hon. Marilyn Warren AC QC

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Lecture Two The Establishment of International Commercial Courts

Date: Tuesday, 7 September 2021 Time: 5:00pm – 6:10pm Location: Event hosted online via Zoom

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Equitable briefing report due 30 September

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A reminder to all barristers who have adopted the Equitable Briefing Policy that you are required to submit your FY21 report to the Law Council of Australia by 30 September 2021.

The Law Council of...

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Bar Knit Group meets tonight

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Wellbeing

The Bar Knit Group will meet tonight, 7 September at 5.00pm via zoom. If you would like to attend please email Michelle Painter SC via mpainter@selbornechambers.com.au and a zoom...

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NSW Department of Communities and Justice Multicultural Plan 2022-2025

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Members are invited to have their say on the NSW Department of Communities and Justice Multicultural Plan 2022-2025. This consultation phase will help inform how the Department supports clients,...

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Law Council of Australia welcomes appointment of Human Rights Commissioner

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The President of the Law Council of Australia, Dr Jacoba Brasch QC has today issued a Media Release welcoming the appointment of Lorraine Finlay as Australia’s new Human Rights Commissioner.

A...

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Expressions of interest Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions

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An opportunity exists for a highly experienced legal practitioner to be appointed as the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Northern Territory.

Click here for more information.

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Nomination forms for Election of the 2022 Bar Council and AGM

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Governance

Nomination forms for election of the 2022 Bar Council were posted on Friday, 27 August 2021 and emailed on Tuesday, 31 August 2021, to all members of the Bar Association eligible to...

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Acting President for Children's Court of NSW

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The Attorney General, the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP has today announced the appointment of Magistrate Ellen Skinner as acting President of the Children’s Court of NSW, following the appointment of...

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Land and Environment Court of NSW

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The Department of Communities and Justice has been informed that a person who attended the Land and Environment Court (LEC) on 30 and 31 August 2021 has since tested positive to COVID-19. The Court...

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Finalists to be announced! 2021 NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards

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Although COVID restrictions have resulted in the cancellation of the Gala Presentation Dinner for the 2021 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards on 3 September 2021, we are looking forward to recognising...

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Public Defenders COVID-19 Resources for Criminal Lawyers

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The Public Defenders continue to update a resource page for legal developments relating to the COVID-19 pandemic that can be accessed through the Public Defenders Website.

The latest developments...

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WBF & ASIC Joint Panel on Equitable Briefing

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Diversity

Women barristers - Are you keen to learn more about the workings of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission? Would you like the opportunity to be considered for ASIC briefs?

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ILS Dispute Resolution Lecture Series - Lecture Two with The Hon. Marilyn Warren AC QC

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Lecture Two The Establishment of International Commercial Courts

Date: Tuesday, 7 September 2021 Time: 5:00pm – 6:10pm Location: Event hosted online via Zoom

Join the Law Council's International...

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Senior Crown Prosecutor Role - NSW ODPP

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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as Senior Crown Prosecutor under the Crown Prosecutors Act 1986 for a fixed term that may be renewed.

$376,000 per...

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Mental Wellness of Lawyers – Webinar co-hosted by the Law Society of Singapore and the Law Council of Australia

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Join the Law Council of Australia and the Law Society of Singapore for a special webinar discussion on the mental health challenges facing legal practitioners.

While solicitors and barristers carry...

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