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New anti-corruption and police oversight inspectors (NSW)

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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

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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

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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

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The Law Council of Australia have issued a media release about the continuing detention orders regime.

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Room for Sale in 13th Floor St James Hall Chambers

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Media Release - Budget 2022-23: Justice and First Nations positives, but silence persists on drug diversion

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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.... Read more >

Tomorrow: Debate: Is it time to introduce mandatory pre-litigation mediation in NSW?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Room for Sale in 11 Garfield Barwick Chambers

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Practice Support

An opportunity exists to join 11 Garfield Barwick Chambers. The floor consists of 4 Senior Counsel and 25 Junior Barristers.

A busy, harmonious, well-established floor of...

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NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital: Meet International Pianist, Alexey Koltakov

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Philanthropy

The NSWBA Flood Appeal Recital will be held on Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 6:00pm in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music featuring international pianist Alexey Koltakov and our own...

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Ceremonial Sittings

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Appointments

Ceremonial Sittings will be held at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to welcome newly appointed Judge Laing and Judge Eldershaw (Division 2) on Tuesday, 21 June 2022 at...

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Bar FC suffer narrow 2-1 loss

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On Thursday, 16 June 2022 Bar FC took on competition leaders Greenbridge FC in perfect conditions.

A stellar performance by Graham Connolly in goals kept the score line respectable, with a beautiful...

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Barristers' Safe Place

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Wellbeing

Winter Blues – staying upbeat and focussed when motivation might take a dip. What are some of the ways we can keep up momentum with our work throughout the year? The Barristers' Safe...

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Sydney Central Local Court Closure

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Practice Support

The Sydney Central Local Court will be unavailable for a minimum of two years from Monday, 4 July 2022 due to construction disruptions. All matters listed at Central Local Court...

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Braddon Hamilton Hughes SC (1955-2022)

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Vale

Brad Hughes SC of Sir Owen Dixon Chambers passed away yesterday. He began practising at the Bar in February 1984 and he was appointed Crown Prosecutor in 2005 where he remained for eight years....

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Tomorrow: ALRC Financial Services Legislation Webinar - 17 June 2022

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The ALRC will be covering the Feedback on Interim Report A of the Financial Services Legislation Inquiry. The webinar will be held tomorrow, Friday 17 June 2022 at 1.00pm. Attendance is available...

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FCFCOA: Reports prepared by Court Children's Service

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Practice Support

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has prepared a factsheet which provides information for practitioners about the most common types of Court ordered reports prepared...

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