Inbrief
Amendment to Barristers Rules 123 and 125
Professional Conduct
On 23 February 2022, the Legal Services Council made the Legal Profession Uniform Conduct (Barristers) Amendment Rule 2022.
The Amendment Rule gives effect to amendments...
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2021 Bench & Bar Dinner - Further Update for 25 March & Extra Tickets Available
2021 BBD – Further Event Update – Extra Allocation Message
The Bar Association has good news to share regarding the Bench & Bar Dinner, due to be held on Friday, 25 March 2022 at the Hyatt...
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Windsor Local Court
Practice support: NSW flooding emergency
The Bar Association has been advised that due to flooding in the vicinity of the courthouse at Windsor, in Sydney's northwest, the Local Court will not be...
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Correction: Farewell to the Hon Justice Geoffrey Flick
Retirements
The ceremonial sitting of the Full Court of the Federal Court on Friday, 4 March 2022 to mark the retirement of the Hon Justice Geoffrey Flick will be held at 9.30am not 11.00am. InBrief...
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Preliminary discovery in the Federal Court: guiding principles and practical tips
Webinar - Monday, 21 March 2022
The New Barristers Committee are delighted to host barrister Julian Cooke for a CPD session on 'Preliminary discovery in the Federal Court: guiding principles and...
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Swearing in Ceremony for Justice Andrew Bell
The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Justice Andrew Bell as Chief Justice of New South Wales will be held in Banco Court on Monday, 7 March 2022 at 9.00am.
For the members who would...
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Bar Bushwalk Postponed
The Bar Bushwalk this Sunday, 6 March 2022 at Convict Trail, Wiseman’s Ferry is now postponed due to high water levels at the location. The rescheduled date is Sunday, 20 March 2022 at 9:30am for a...
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Recent Decisions under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)
Webinar - Monday, 14 March 2022
The Common Law Committee are pleased to host a CPD on Monday, 14 March 2022 on 'Recent Decisions under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)'.
After 20 years, the...
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Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions
Webinar - Wednesday, 9 March 2022
The First Nations' Committee of the NSW Bar Association is pleased to present a CPD on 'Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions' on Wednesday, 9 March 2022.
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International Women’s Day event, ‘Break the Bias’ and racial equality
Webinar - Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 5.30pm-7.00pm
The Bar Association’s Diversity and Equality Committee is pleased to host this year’s International Women’s Day event, which will focus on racial...
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Local Court closures due to a major weather event
Practice support: COVID-19
The Bar Association has been advised that the following courts will be closed for the week commencing 7 March 2022.
- Ballina
- Byron Bay
- Casino
- Lismore
- Maclean
- Mullumbimby
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Lismore District Court Closure
Practice Support
The Chief Judge of the District Court has advised that due to recent flooding there will be no sittings at the Lismore District Court the week commencing Monday, 7 March 2022.
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New Magistrates to join the Local Court
Appointments
The Attorney General's office has announced that two new magistrates have been appointed to the Local Court of NSW. The appointment of Juliana Crofts and James Viney brings the...
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Room Available at Culwulla Chambers
Practice Support
A room has become available for sale or licence at Culwulla Chambers – Level 11, 67 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. The room is 12.2 sqm and fitted with cupboards including a robing...
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Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions
Webinar - Wednesday, 9 March 2022
The First Nations' Committee of the NSW Bar Association is pleased to present a CPD on 'Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions' on Wednesday, 9 March 2022.
...
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International Women’s Day event, ‘Break the Bias’ and racial equality
Webinar - Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 5.30pm-7.00pm
The Bar Association’s Diversity and Equality Committee is pleased to host this year’s International Women’s Day event, which will focus on racial...
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Flooding in Northern NSW
Practice support
Members are advised that counsel in the Northern Rivers region of NSW are experiencing problems sending and receiving emails, phone calls and text messages due to the developing...
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Bar News on AustLII
Practice support
After a four year hiatus, Bar News updates on Austlii have resumed and the Bar's journal joins other valuable resources for Australian legal research. AustLII contains a full...
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Case managing your practice by channelling your own inner Judge
Session 3 - Wednesday, 2 March 2022
On Wednesday, 2 March 2022, barristers Anne Horvath SC and Hayley Bennett, and Software engineer James Broe will host session three of the Practice Management –...
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Last chance to register 2022 Sydney CPD Conference
Online Registrations Extended
Registrations for ONLINE attendance at the Sydney Conference have been extended till COB tomorrow. A very limited number of in-person tickets are also available on a...
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Tomorrow: The Benefits of Judging Moots
Webinar - Tuesday, 1 March 2022
Do you remember mooting at university? If you do, keep reading because on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 at 5:15pm the Wellbeing Committee will host a CPD webinar on...
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Local Court closures due to a major weather event
Practice support: COVID-19
Due to a major weather event, Ballina, Lismore, Maclean and Byron Local Courts are closed today, 28 February 2022. All matters will be adjourned. Please contact the NSW...
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Chief Magistrate's Memorandum No. 27A - COVID-19
Practice support: COVID-19
The Local Court of NSW has published Chief Magistrate's Memorandum No.27A - COVID-19. The memorandum takes effect on 28 February 2022. Learn more here.
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Joanna Elisabeth Knight (1985-2022)
Vale
Joanna (Jo) Knight passed away on Sunday, 13 February 2022. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, 5 March 2022 at 11.00am at the Macquarie Park Cemetery.
Her family has asked for...
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Joanna Elisabeth Knight (1985-2022)
Vale
Joanna (Jo) Knight passed away on Sunday, 13 February 2022. The funeral is on Saturday, 5 March at 11.00 am at Macquarie Park Cemetery, Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park. More information about...
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