Inbrief
Tomorrow - Ceremonial Sitting of the Fair Work Commission to welcome Deputy President Michael Easton
There will be a Ceremonial Sitting of the Fair Work Commission to welcome Deputy President Michael Easton. The ceremonial sitting will be on Thursday 29th April 2021 at Terrace Tower, 80 William...
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We want you! Expressions of Interest for 2021-22 Committee Membership Open Now
Our members are our greatest strength. The Association’s committees serve an important role in working with the Bar Council and staff to promote access to and the administration of justice and to...
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Court of Appeal: 2020 Year in Review
Members’ attention is drawn to a new publication entitled “A Year in Review: 2020” which seeks to gather in a single, hyperlinked document, all of the decisions delivered by the New South Wales...
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Tomorrow: The Gentle Art of Cross Examination
The Public Law Section is pleased to host "The Gentle Art of Cross-Examination" on Thursday, 29 April at 5.15 pm.
The webinar, presented by Her Honour Justice Elizabeth Fullerton, Supreme Court of...
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Legal Aid NSW Appellate Criminal Law Barrister Panel Open for Applications
The Legal Aid NSW Appellate Criminal Law Barrister Panel is open to new applicants.
The panel is open to junior counsel only.
Information about the panel, the eligibility requirements for...
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National Pro Bono Day 2021
National Pro Bono Day takes place in May each year, on Tuesday of National Law Week. It provides an opportunity to celebrate the pro bono work undertaken by the Australian legal profession. On this...
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Ceremonial Sitting of the Fair Work Commission to welcome Deputy President Michael Easton - 9am Thursday 29 April 2021
There will be a Ceremonial Sitting of the Fair Work Commission to welcome Deputy President Michael Easton. The ceremonial sitting will be on Thursday 29th April 2021 at Terrace Tower, 80 William...
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Practising Certificate Renewals 2021-2022
The period for practising certificate renewals has commenced and will run until 30 June 2021. No renewals will be accepted after 30 June 2021.
• Practising Certificate renewals will be run on...
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We want you! Expressions of Interest for 2021-22 Committee Membership Open Now
Our members are our greatest strength. The Association’s committees serve an important role in working with the Bar Council and staff to promote access to and the administration of justice and to...
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Legal Aid NSW Appellate Criminal Law Barrister Panel Open for Applications
The Legal aid NSW Appellate Criminal Law Barrister Panel is open to new applicants.
The panel is open to junior counsel only.
Information about the panel, the eligibility requirements for...
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The Bar Bushwalking Group
Extra places on the Manly Dam walk
Recently, the Wellbeing Committee announced the formation of the Bar Bushwalking Group. The response was overwhelming, with the first walk on Sunday, 2 May at...
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Mental health is everyone's business
For the diary
The Wellbeing Committee and the Bar Council has commissioned The Black Dog Institute to provide mental health training for members of the Bar, including heads of chambers, clerks, and...
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Walk around the Botanic Gardens every Monday at lunch time
Wellbeing
Weather permitting, the Bar Walking Group meets at 1.05pm at the fountain at the top of Martin Place and Macquarie Street every Monday, with a 1.10 departure time. A quick lap of the...
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Tonight: 2021 Bathurst Lecture
Online attendance available
The Commercial Law Section will hold the 2021 Bathurst lecture, named in honour of the Hon T F Bathurst AC, Chief Justice of NSW, on Thursday, 22 April 2021, at 5:15 pm....
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Bar FC unlucky in its second outing this season
Bar FC had its second outing for its 2021 season on Thursday 22 April in the Domain Soccer League against Greenbridge.
It was a determined effort by Bar FC to keep the score down to only one to nil...
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National Pro Bono Day 2021
National Pro Bono Day takes place in May each year, on Tuesday of National Law Week. It provides an opportunity to celebrate the pro bono work undertaken by the Australian legal profession. On this...
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Decisions of interest
Practice support
The NSW Court of Appeal has published its latest Decisions of Interest Bulletin on the Court of Appeal website. Learn more here.
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District Court of NSW Bench Farewell for his Honour Judge Stephen Norrish QC to be livestreamed - Friday 23 April 2021 at 9:00am
Reminder: Tomorrow
A bench farewell will be held on Friday 23 April 2021 at 9:00am in the ceremonial courtroom on Level 21 John Maddison Tower for His Honour Judge Stephen Norrish QC. President...
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Court of Appeal: 2020 Year in Review
Members’ attention is drawn to a new publication entitled “A Year in Review: 2020” which seeks to gather in a single, hyperlinked document, all of the decisions delivered by the New South Wales...
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Panel Discussion - Closing the gender pay gap
Members are invited to a Panel discussion which is being hosted by the Women Lawyers Association of NSW, titled 'Closing the gender pay gap: arming women with the tools to negotiate their pay,...
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Tonight: 2021 Bathurst Lecture
Online attendance avialable
The Commercial Law Section will hold the 2021 Bathurst lecture, named in honour of the Hon T F Bathurst AC, Chief Justice of NSW, on Thursday, 22 April 2021, at 5:15 pm....
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The Gentle Art of Cross Examination
The Public Law Section is pleased to host "The Gentle Art of Cross-Examination" on Thursday, 29 April at 5.15 pm.
The webinar, presented by Her Honour Justice Elizabeth Fullerton, Supreme Court of...
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Fairfax & Roberts - Mother's Day Experience
Treat yourself and your mother this Mother’s Day with 15% off genuine freshwater pearl, gemstone and contemporary gold jewellery from the ‘By Fairfax & Roberts’ collection – enter BAMDAY21 at...
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Expressions of Interest sought - Appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Expressions of interest (EOIs) are now open for consideration of appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
The AAT conducts independent merits review of administrative decisions...
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STEP Australia National Trusts and Estates Conference 2021
The STEP Australia 2021 Conference will be held at a luxury Sydney hotel, the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel, commencing with welcome drinks on the evening of Thursday 29 July 2021, followed by...
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