Inbrief
Safe Place tonight - Juggling the End of Law Term
Wellbeing
On Friday, 10 December 2021 at 5.00pm we will discuss Juggling the End of Law Term – getting the last of the grind ground.
We will talk about holidays – adjusting to “time off”...
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The 38th Great Bar Boat Race
Notice of Race and Entry Form now available
The 38th Great Bar Boat Race 2021 Invitational Challenge will be held on Monday, 20 December 2021 beginning at 11.00am in the vicinity of Shark Island /...
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Bench & Bar Tennis day
Wellbeing
The annual Bench & Bar Tennis day will be held at Royal Sydney Golf Club on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 from 9am. There are presently 24 spots available.
Registration of players is done,...
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Legal & Program Manager - The Bugmy Bar Book (BBB) Committee
Practice development
Fixed Term 18 months (Possibility for extension) and flexible working arrangements considered
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Opportunity to work closely with ALS, Public Defenders,...
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Closing the justice gap for the missing middle
The President of the Law Council of Australia, Dr Jacoba Brasch SC issued a media release today stating "A position paper released today by the Law Council of Australia seeks to ensure all...
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The Bar Bushwalking Group
Wellbeing
The Bar Bushwalking Group emerges from lockdown on Sunday, 12 December at 10.30am with a 10km, Grade 3 walk on the Karloo Track in the Royal National Park. Register here.
Assemble at the...
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Tony McAvoy SC sworn-in as the NT's Acting Treaty Commissioner
The Northern Territory Government announced today that Tony McAvoy SC has been appointed to the role of Acting Treaty Commissioner in the Northern Territory and will commence in the role on the 1st...
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Safe Place - Juggling the End of Law Term
Wellbeing
On Friday, 10 December 2021 at 5.00pm we will discuss Juggling the End of Law Term – getting the last of the grind ground.
We will talk about holidays – adjusting to “time off”...
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Arthur Korakis (1970-2021)
Vale
Arthur Korakis formerly of 9 Wentworth and 9 Selborne Chambers passed away unexpectedly on 6 December 2021.
Arthur came to the bar in 2007 and joined 9 Wentworth. In 2015 Arthur returned to...
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2022 Regional Conference Series Registrations
Registrations are OPEN for the New South Wales Bar Association 2022 Regional CPD Conference Series. As in the past, the conferences will be held across the state to assist barristers in fulfilling...
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NCAT Annual Report 2020-2021
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) Annual Report is now available for download from the NCAT website.
The Report highlights NCAT's activities and achievements, including its Divisions'...
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The UCD Law Review is seeking submissions for Volume 22
Early bird deadline: 21st January 2022
Final deadline for submission: 18th March 2022
The UCD Law Review is among Ireland’s leading student-run peer-reviewed legal journals. The Review seeks to...
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Celebrate in style
Services and benefits
Enjoy a new offer from Member Advantage and save up to 10% off hampers for all occasions. Enjoy a wide variety of delicious, gourmet food and paired these with exclusive wines...
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Full capacity reached for Welcome ceremony for the Hon Justice Hament Dhanji - 9:15am Wednesday 8 December 2021
The Hon Justice Dhanji was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 20 September 2021. A welcome ceremony to mark the occasion will be held tomorrow in the Banco Court on Level...
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New South Wales Bar Association – childcare arrangements for members
Practice support
A core objective at the Bar is to assist members with the challenges of being a sole practitioner. Foremost among those is balancing obligations to courts, to clients and to their...
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Safe Place - Juggling the End of Law Term
Wellbeing
On Friday, 10 December 2021 at 5.00pm we will discuss Juggling the End of Law Term – getting the last of the grind ground.
We will talk about holidays – adjusting to “time off”...
Read more >
The 38th Great Bar Boat Race
Notice of Race and Entry Form now available
The 38th Great Bar Boat Race 2021 Invitational Challenge will be held on Monday, 20 December 2021 beginning at 11.00am in the vicinity of Shark Island /...
Read more >
2022 Regional Conference Series Registrations
Registrations are now OPEN for the New South Wales Bar Association 2022 Regional CPD Conference Series. As in the past, the conferences will be held across the state to assist barristers in...
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Sexual harassment, discrimination and workplace bullying
Professional conduct
The New South Wales Bar Association recently launched two new initiatives which are intended to address sexual harassment, discrimination and workplace bullying at the New South...
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Bench & Bar Tennis day
Wellbeing
The annual Bench & Bar Tennis day will be held at Royal Sydney Golf Club on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 from 9am. There are presently 24 spots available.
Registration of players is done,...
Read more >
International Arbitration And The Australian Consumer Law
In-person and online seminar - Wednesday 8 December 2021
The New South Wales Bar Association's International Committee And the Australian Centre For International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) are...
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The long-term costs of underfunding legal aid
The President of the Law Council of Australia, Dr Jacoba Brasch QC has issued a Media Release stating Legal Aid plays a key role in ensuring all Australians have access to justice and must be...
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Ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) to welcome the Hon Justice Richard Schonell in Sydney - Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 4pm
A ceremonial sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) will be held in Courtroom 7C, Level 7, Lionel Bowen Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street,...
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International Arbitration And The Australian Consumer Law
In-person and online seminar - Wednesday 8 December 2021
The New South Wales Bar Association's International Committee And the Australian Centre For International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) are...
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Streaming link for Ceremonial Sitting to Farewell Justice Foster
As previously advised in In Brief, a Ceremonial Sitting will be held at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to farewell The Hon Garry Foster on 8 December 2021 at 4.30pm.
Please note...
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