Inbrief
IBA Report - Regulators crack down on bullying and harassment
The International Bar Association has published two comprehensive reports designed to aid the global legal profession's ongoing efforts to address bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination. ...
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The Hon. Barrie Clive Hungerford QC (1937-2022)
Vale
The Honourable Barrie Hungerford QC, former deputy president and judicial member of the Industrial Commission of NSW, died yesterday morning. Mr Hungerford began practising at the New South...
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Tomorrow: What does climate science tell us, and what does this mean for litigation in New South Wales
Webinar - Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 28 June 2022, at 5.15 pm, the NSW Bar Associations Climate Change Law Panel are delighted to host a CPD seminar titled ‘What does climate science...
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Tonight: Negotiation
Webinar - Monday, 27 June 2022
Tonight, Monday 27 June 2022 at 5pm, the NSW Bar Association's ADR Committee are delighted to host the Honourable Michael McHugh AC QC speaking on the topic of...
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Tomorrow: Forbes Society – change re Lecture Tuesday 28 June 2022
Change of Lecture for Tuesday, 28 June 2022: The 2022 Forbes Lecture to be given by Dr Susan Bartie (University of Tasmania), Legal Life Histories and the Creation of Legal Fields, has been postponed...
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Arthur Moses SC and Shane Prince SC after the Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Philanthropy
Last night both Arthur Moses SC and Shane Prince SC slept outside underneath the stars with only cardboard boxes to protect them from the cold night air. It was part of the Vinnies CEO...
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ATO Legal Professional Privilege Protocol
The Law Council of Australia has issued a media release regarding the release of the ATO legal professional privilege protocol.
Click here to read the media release.
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Deputy Senior Public Defender Appointment
Appointments
The Public Defenders have announced the appointment of Troy Anderson SC as a Deputy Senior Public Defender who commenced on Monday, 20 June 2022.
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Room for sale in 13 Wentworth Chambers
Practice Support
A room and a third has become available for purchase on 13 Wentworth.
This large room has plenty of natural light and was completely renovated only a few years ago. It comes with...
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New Chief Commissioner and Commissioners recommended for appointment to ICAC
Premier Dominic Perrottet has notified the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption of the proposed appointment of a new Chief Commissioner, former District...
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New anti-corruption and police oversight inspectors (NSW)
NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman has announced the appointment of Gail Furness SC as the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and Bruce McClintock SC as the Inspector...
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Bar FC loses 2 to nil
On a crisp sunny winter’s afternoon today saw Bar FC take on Schroders FC. Both teams were equal on the table prior to the match.
Bar FC came out playing strongly for the first 15 minutes and had...
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NSW Supreme Court Appointments
Appointments
The Attorney General has announced that her Honour District Court Judge Dina Yehia SC and Dr Nicholas Chen SC have been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court of NSW.
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Media Release: CDO regime should not be extended
The Law Council of Australia have issued a media release about the continuing detention orders regime.
To read the media release, click here.
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Room for Sale in 13th Floor St James Hall Chambers
Practice Support
A room has become available for sale on 13th Floor St James Hall Chambers. The room is fitted out with quality shelving and a robing cupboard and would suit a junior or senior...
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Tonight: Q&A sessions with Magistrates: Local Court Civil Jurisdiction
Webinar - Thursday, 23 June 2022
The New Barristers Committee will host a series of Zoom Q&A sessions with Magistrates. The Q&A sessions are designed to allow junior barristers (particularly those...
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Tonight: Arthur Moses SC and Shane Prince SC raising money for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Philanthropy
Arthur Moses SC and Shane Prince SC are both participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout tonight Thursday, 23 June 2022. The event is to raise funds for projects relating to the homeless...
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Media Release - Hasty bail reforms may worsen delays in our courts
The President of the New South Wales Bar Association, Gabrielle Bashir SC, has called on the NSW Government to rethink its precipitous reforms to the Bail Act.
Read the media release here.
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Media Release - Budget 2022-23: Justice and First Nations positives, but silence persists on drug diversion
The President of the New South Wales Bar Association, Gabrielle Bashir SC and President of the Law Society of NSW, Joanne van der Plaat have issued a joint media release on the 2022-23 State Budget....
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Tomorrow: Debate: Is it time to introduce mandatory pre-litigation mediation in NSW?
Practice Support
Join The Law Society of New South Wales and the NSW Bar Association for a joint networking event. A live moderated debate arguing the case for and against mandatory pre-litigation...
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Tomorrow: WLS NSW Barristers’ Meet and Greet
Women Barristers Forum
Are you interested in helping women and children across NSW? Attend the Women’s Legal Service (WLS NSW) Barristers’ Meet and Greet tomorrow Thursday, 23 June 2022, 6-8pm...
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2022 Forbes Lecture - Legal Life Histories and the Creation of Legal Fields
2022 Forbes Lecture will be presented on Tuesday, 28 June 2022 at 5.15pm in Court 13A – Legal Life Histories and the Creation of Legal Fields, by Dr Susan Bartie (University of Tasmania), chaired...
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Tonight: AACL Book Launch
The Australian Academy of Law is holding the launch of 'A sense of common purpose. A history of the Australian Academy of Law' written by Emeritus Professor David Barker AM FAAL tonight at 5.30pm in...
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Funeral Arrangements for Braddon Hamilton Hughes SC
Funeral Notice
The funeral of Brad Hughes will be held on Friday, 1 July 2022 in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium at 11am.
All are welcome. Live Streaming details are additionally...
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Shane Prince SC raising money for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Philanthropy
Shane Prince SC is also participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Thursday, 23 June 2022. This is Shane's first sleep out and he is raising money and awareness to bring home the...
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