Inbrief

Working with Silks

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Webinar - Tuesday 17 August 2021

The New South Wales Bar Association's New Barristers' Committee will host a CPD webinar on ‘Working with Silks' on Tuesday, 17 August at 5.15 pm.

Panellists...

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Stripped of Citizenship: The Indian Constitution, Human Rights and Public Law

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Webinar - Thursday, 5 August 2021

The NSW Bar Association’s Human Rights Committee invites members to a seminar on contemporary human rights issues in India.

Join Professor Kate O’Regan,...

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Chief Justices Past and Present: Dispute Resolution Lecture Series

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Join the Law Council's International Law Section for the opening session of the Chief Justices Past and Present: Dispute Resolution Lecture Series –featuring The Hon. James Allsop AO and Ms Mary...

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TOMORROW: AACL Event - Secret Hearings and the Constitution: SDCV v D-G of Security [2021] FCAFC 51 and the Collaery Case

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The NSW Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law is delighted to welcome Mr David Hume and Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh to present on two recent cases that raise important questions...

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Recent Changes to Federal Sentencing for Commonwealth Child Sex Offences

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Webinar - Wednesday 4 August 2021

The New South Wales Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee will host a CPD webinar on the “Recent Changes to Federal Sentencing for Commonwealth Child Sex...

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Parenting at the Bar catch up

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Practice support

The Women Barristers Forum and New Barristers Committee invite all members of the Bar to join our Zoom Parenting at the Bar Catch Up at 1pm on Tuesday 3 August 2021.

Ordinarily,...

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Federal Family Violence Orders scheme doesn’t have all the answers

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The President of the Law Council of Australia has issued a Media Release today stating that, while the Law Council of Australia is pleased the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation...

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Expressions of Interest Sought: Chief Justice of the Australian Capital Territory

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The Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, Shane Rattenbury MLA, is currently seeking expressions of interest regarding the appointment of a new Chief Justice to the Supreme Court of...

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Bar Knitting Group

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Wellbeing

The Bar Knit Group will meet tomorrow, 3 August at 5.30pm via zoom. If you would like to attend please email Michelle Painter SC via mpainter@selbornechambers.com.au and a zoom invitation...

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First Nations Speaker Series

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Diversity

This inaugural First Nations Speaker Series is a joint online program between the NSW Judicial Commission, the Law Society of NSW and NSW Bar Association celebrating First Nations culture...

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Reminder: Senior Counsel Applications Close at 5pm today

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Senior Counsel 2021

Applicants please note during remote working conditions it may take additional time to assist you, if you encounter problems submitting your application. It is important you do...

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Vale John Haldon (Hal) Wootten AC QC (1922-2021)

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John Haldon (Hal) Wootten a former judge of the Equity Division and a life member of the New South Wales Bar Association, died at home on the evening of Tuesday 27 July aged 98 years.

John Halden...

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Recent Changes to Federal Sentencing for Commonwealth Child Sex Offences

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Webinar - Wednesday 4 August 2021

The New South Wales Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee will host a CPD webinar on the “Recent Changes to Federal Sentencing for Commonwealth Child Sex...

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The Barristers' Safe Place

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Wellbeing

The Bar Council has approved the creation of an online forum, called the ‘Safe Place’, where barristers may meet and ventilate matters of concern to them, in a confidential setting. It...

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AACL Event - Secret Hearings and the Constitution: SDCV v D-G of Security [2021] FCAFC 51 and the Collaery Case

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The NSW Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law is delighted to welcome Mr David Hume and Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh to present on two recent cases that raise important questions...

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Lucinda Lecture 2021: The Honourable Justice James Edelman - Aliens, Defence, Juries, and Marriage

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Monash Law is honoured to present the 2021 Lucinda Lecture, to be delivered by The Honourable Justice James Edelman, High Court of Australia on Thursday 19 August 2021 from 6:00 PM – 7:10 PM AEST....

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COVID-19 update for the Local Court of NSW

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The Local Court of NSW has just released an amended Chief Magistrate's Memorandum 19, which has been extended until 27 August 2021 and also been amended to provide that "Upon application to the Court...

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Recent Changes to Federal Sentencing for Commonwealth Child Sex Offences

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Webinar - Wednesday 4 August 2021

The New South Wales Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee will host a CPD webinar on the “Recent Changes to Federal Sentencing for Commonwealth Child Sex...

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2021 Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training Program

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In-Person - Postponed until Saturday 23 October

The 2021 Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training Program has been postponed until Saturday 23 October, at a location to be advised.

All information...

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The Australian Bar Association calls on the Commonwealth to reconsider the prosecution of Bernard Collaery

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The President of the Australian Bar Association, Matthew Howard SC has issued a Media Release today stating he shares the concerns of the ACT Bar Association in relation to the prosecution of...

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Reminder: Senior Counsel Applications for 2021 now open

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Senior Counsel 2021 - closes 5pm on Friday

Applicant's please note during remote working conditions it may take additional time to assist you, if you encounter problems submitting your application....

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Reminder: Senior Counsel Applications for 2021 now open

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Senior Counsel 2021 - closes 5pm on Friday

Applicant's please note during remote working conditions it may take additional time to assist you, if you encounter problems submitting your application....

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The Barristers' Safe Place

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Wellbeing

The Bar Council has approved the creation of an online forum, called the ‘Safe Place’, where barristers may meet and ventilate matters of concern to them, in a confidential setting. It...

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Australian Disputes Centre – Upskill and Complete Mediation Accreditation (Online)

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Complete mediator accreditation with ADC’s highly-regarded online training. More professional coaching. More supporting resources. Two upcoming courses, commencing on 4 August and 15 Sept. Sir...

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Taxation Treaties and Domestic Law

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Presented by - The Tax Bar Association of The Victorian Bar and Australian Bar Association

CHAIR: Lord Hodge, Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

SPEAKERS: Kevin Prosser QC...

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