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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.

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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

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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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2021 Bench & Bar Dinner – Postponed & New Date Announcement

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Dear members, due to the extension of the lockdown period in NSW we have been left with no choice but to postpone the Bench & Bar Dinner from September.

I am pleased to announce the Association has...

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Appointment of Anna Mitchelmore SC as a part-time Commissioner of the NSW Law Reform Commission

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The Attorney General the Hon Mark Speakman SC has today announced the appointment of Anna Mitchelmore SC as a part-time Commissioner of the NSW Law Reform Commission.

Ms Mitchelmore commenced her...

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Children's Court President to head NSW Local Court

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The Attorney General the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP has announced the appointment of the current President of the Children’s Court His Honour Judge Peter Johnstone as the new Chief Magistrate of the...

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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.

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Media Release: The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia officially commences

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Today, 1 September 2021, marks a significant occasion in the history of Australia’s federal court system with the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court), as...

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Information on COVID-19 outbreaks in NSW Correctional Centres

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Current update

Corrective Services New South Wales have provided the Association with the following advice.

There was a state-wide lockdown involving all correctional centres yesterday. This action...

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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

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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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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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Update to the profession No 5: Commencement of the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

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The Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia has released the final weekly update prior to the commencement of the Federal Circuit and...

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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights webinar

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In conversation with The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, Kate Eastman AM SC and Julian Burnside AO QC – 2 September 2021

Please join us in conversation with three of Australia's leading human rights...

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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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Women’s Leadership Scholarships Available for the Legal Sector

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Women & Leadership Australia provides world-class leadership development programs for emerging, middle, and senior women leaders. Their programs bring together the latest in leadership theory and...

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Retirement of the Chief Magistrate - Statement from the Attorney General

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The Attorney General the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP has today issued a media statement marking the retirement of the Chief Magistrate His Honour Graeme Henson.

Judge Henson served on the bench of the...

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Chief Magistrate Henson Retires

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The Attorney General, the Hon Mark Speakman SC MP has today announced the retirement of NSW Chief Magistrate Judge Graeme Henson AM, which marks the end of an era for the Local Court of NSW.

Judge...

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