Inbrief
Celebration of Life in Memory of Janet Viola Coombs AM, DSG, CEP, DGCHS
The Women Barristers Forum invites all members of the Bar and Judiciary to celebrate the life of Janet Viola Coombs AM, DSG, CEP, DGCHS in the Bar Common Room on 17 November 2022 from 6.00pm to...
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WBF Cocktail Function for New Women Silks
The Women Barristers Forum invites all members of the Bar and Judiciary to celebrate the appointment to silk of Ragni Mathur SC, Kellie Stares SC, Justine Beaumont SC, Elizabeth Bishop SC and Martha...
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Safe Place: returning to chambers
Wellbeing
For over a year, Safe Place has been an invaluable resource for barristers who have been experiencing stress or trauma. It is a confidential discussion group where barristers can meet and...
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Minds Count Annual Lecture
Wellbeing
The Minds Count Foundation Annual Lecture is taking place this Thursday, 27 October 2022 at the Federal Court of Australia starting at 6.00pm. The lecture will be opened by Chief Justice...
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Lismore District Court Sitting Arrangements
With moderate flooding expected for the Wilsons River in Lismore from this afternoon, Lismore District Court will not be sitting on Tuesday, 25 October 2022.
Advice as to sitting arrangements for...
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Diwali (or Deepavali) – Festival of Lights commencing 24 October 2022
Diwali or Deepavali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’, commences today with celebrations typically lasting five days.
Versions of this festival, including Tihar and Bandi Chhor Diwas, are...
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Tomorrow: Bar Knitting Club
Wellbeing
The next meeting of the Bar Knitting Group will be at 5.30 pm on Tuesday, 25 October 2022 in the conference room of Level 22 Chambers.
All are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Today's Updated Covid Court Guide
Practice Support: Covid-19
The New South Wales Bar Association’s consolidated guide to COVID-19-related court arrangements has been updated and includes today's update from NCAT and the...
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Swearing in Ceremony for Kevin Andronos SC
Appointments
The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Kevin Andronos SC as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower in Level 21 on Monday, 24...
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President's message
There was a delightful atmosphere on the steps of the Supreme Court at lunchtime on Wednesday, captured in the memories of those present, and in the image here. I would like to thank the hundreds of...
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Today's Updated Covid Court Guide
Practice Support: Covid-19
The New South Wales Bar Association’s consolidated guide to COVID-19-related court arrangements has been updated and includes today's update from NCAT and the...
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Update: Special sitting arrangements during the Local Court fixed vacation period 22-23
Practice Support
His Honour Judge Johnstone, Chief Magistrate of New South Wales, together with Her Honour Judge Skinner, President of the Children’s Court of New South Wales and Her Honour...
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WBF Ordinary Meeting – Wednesday 26 October 2022
The Women Barristers Forum is holding its next ordinary meeting on Wednesday 26 October 2022 at 5pm.
All women barristers are invited to join us for this meeting. It will be held in the 12 Wentworth...
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WBF Ordinary Meeting – Wednesday 26 October 2022
The Women Barristers Forum is holding its next ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 26 October 2022 at 5.00pm.
All women barristers are invited to join us for this meeting. It will be held in the 12...
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Save the date: Women silks event 3 November 2022
WBF will be hosting its women silks event on Thursday, 3 November 2022 at Verandah Bar to celebrate the five new women silks: Ragni Mathur SC; Kelli Stares SC; Justine Beaumont SC; Elizabeth Bishop...
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Appointment of Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutors
The Governor has approved the appointment of Miiko Kumar, Sean Hughes and Michelle England as Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutors for a period of seven years commencing on 20 October 2022.
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Tomorrow: Family Violence Awareness Training for the Legal Profession
Webinar - Thursday, 20 October 2022
The Family Care and Adoption Committee will present a CPD session on Family Violence Awareness training for the legal profession tomorrow Thursday, 20 October...
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Supreme Court Silk Bows
The Chief Justice extends an invitation to all members of the profession to attend the ceremony for the announcement of appointment of senior counsel (silk bows) to take place in the Banco Court at...
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Member Room for Licence in Level 22 Chambers
Practice Support
A large (24sqm), modern and well-furnished room on a progressive, harmonious, vibrant, and busy floor has become available for a senior junior or silk. The light-drenched room...
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Tomorrow: Calling all barristers
The NSWBA has organised for a photographic record to be taken for the NSWBA's 86th Anniversary. The image is for both the historical record and for a true representation of the current makeup of the...
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Public lecture by the CJ of Singapore
On 20 October 2022, in the Banco Court, Singapore’s Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon will deliver the keynote address of the 4th Full Meeting of the Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts...
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Tomorrow: Perspectives on fairness in inquisitorial proceedings
Webinar - Wednesday, 19 October 2022
The Inquest and Inquiries Committee is pleased to present 'Perspectives on fairness in inquisitorial proceedings' tomorrow Wednesday, 19 October 2022, at 5.00pm....
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2022 Tutors & Readers Dinner – TICKETS AVAILABLE
The NSW Bar Association has the pleasure of inviting current tutors & readers from the 2/21, 1/22 & 2/22 Bar Practice Courses to the 2022 Tutors & Readers Dinner.
The dinner will take place on...
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Australian Arbitration Week and International Arbitration Conference 2022
The Australian Centre of International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia (CIArb Australia) are holding the 2022 International Arbitration Conference:...
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NSW Architects Registration Board
The NSW Architects Registration Board is calling for nominations from experienced Australian legal practitioners with expertise in building and construction law for appointment to the NSW ARB Board...
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