Inbrief

NSWBA AND AAI Train the Trainer Workshop

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In-Person Workshop – Saturday, 4 February 2023

The NSW Bar Association is recruiting volunteer Advocacy Coaches to assist twice yearly with the Bar Practice Course. The coaching is undertaken...

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Inaugural Michael Kirby Lecture

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The Inaugural Michael Kirby Lecture will be held on Monday, 5 December 2022 at 5.00pm AEDT in the Federal Court of Australia, Melbourne and via livestream.

The keynote address for 2022 will be...

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Tonight: Reflective loss and the policy of the law

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Webinar – Tuesday, 8 November 2022

The Commercial Law Section is pleased to present a webinar by Richard Scruby SC exploring the basis for retention of the reflective loss principle in Australia,...

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Latest NSWCA Decisions of Interest Bulletin

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The latest edition of the Court of Appeal's Decisions of Interest Bulletin is now available here.

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Room for Sale in 13th Floor St James Hall

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Practice Support

A room has become available for sale on Level 14 of chambers. The room is fitted out with quality shelving and a robing cupboard. The room is 14.0m2 and is located next to Senior...

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Tomorrow: Sybil Morrison Lecture – 9 November 2022

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The Diversity and Equality Committee is pleased to host the fourth annual Sybil Morrison Lecture tomorrow Wednesday, 9 November 2022 at 4.45pm. The annual lecture is a celebration of the life of...

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IBA: Honorary Life Membership

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The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG was recently elected an honorary life member (HLM) of the International Bar Association.

Since 2015, his Honour served as Member of the IBA Human Rights Institute...

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Position of Tipstaff

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The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales are inviting applications for the position of Tipstaff to the Hon Justice Sarah Pritchard SC.

Please click here for more information.

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Tomorrow: Reflective loss and the policy of the law

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Webinar – Tuesday, 8 November 2022

The Commercial Law Section is pleased to present a webinar by Richard Scruby SC exploring the basis for retention of the reflective loss principle in Australia,...

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Half Room for Sale or Licence in Sir Owen Dixon Chambers

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Practice Support

Half of an internal room i.e. sharing with another barrister, has become available for sale or licence at Sir Owen Dixon Chambers.

The room is available with desk, chair and...

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Racing the Head of the Charles Regatta for MS Australia

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Wellbeing

On Saturday, 22 October 2022, David Rayment SC competed in the Head of the Charles rowing regatta in Boston, MA in a coxed four. He and his crew from Leichhardt Rowing Club are used this...

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Results for the Election of the 2023 Bar Council

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Governance

Pursuant to Rule 11.8.1 of the Bar Association Constitution, polling officers have certified the results for the election of the 2023 Bar Council and the Returning Officer has declared...

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The Honourable Robert James Ellicott AC KC (1927 - 2022)

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Memorial Notice

The Memorial Service for Robert James Ellicott AC KC will be held on Thursday, 15 December 2022 at 10.30am in St Stephens Uniting Church, Macquarie St Sydney.

Please RSVP for...

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Appointment of Acting Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions

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Appointments

The Attorney General has approved the appointment of Michelle England as an Acting Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions for a period of 12 months. Called to the Bar in 2006, Ms...

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Election of Members of Bar Council for 2023 and Annual General Meeting

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Bar Council Elections

Voting for the election of members of the Bar Council for 2023 closes 1pm tomorrow, Thursday, 3 November 2022 at 1.00pm. If you are intending to vote using a paper ballot,...

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Australian Bar Association Advanced Trial Advocacy Intensive 23-27 January 2023

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The Australian Bar Association is conducting the Advanced Trial Advocacy Intensive in the Federal Court, Sydney on 23 to 27 January 2023. It is a residential 5 day course that will develop your...

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Silk Bows 2022

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The 2022 Silks will be taking their bows in the District Court on Thursday 17 November 2022 at 9.00am in Court 21A John Maddison Tower. The ceremony will be live streamed and can be viewed by...

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NSW AALA: Cultural Diversity Focus Groups Project: pilot outcomes report launch 10 November

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The NSW Branch of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association, together with King & Wood Mallesons, invite you to attend the launch of the Pilot Outcomes Report of the Cultural Diversity Focus Groups...

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New Mental Health Tribunal President

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Appointment

The Minister for Mental Health has appointed Former Deputy State Coroner, Magistrate Carolyn Huntsman as the new President of the Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT). Click here for the...

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Ngara Yura Committee and Francis Forbes Society Annual Joint Presentation

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The Ngara Yura Committee of the Judicial Commission of NSW and the Francis Forbes Society for Australian Legal History are pleased to announce that the third annual joint presentation will be...

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Appointment of Sarah Pritchard SC to Land and Environment Court

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Appointment

The New South Wales Attorney-General today announced the appointment of Dr Sarah Pritchard SC as a judge of the Land and Environment Court. Dr Pritchard will be sworn into her new...

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Tomorrow: 2022 New Barristers Committee Judicial Q&A

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Webinar – Tuesday, 1 November 2022

The New Barristers’ Committee will again host the Judicial Q&A panel on Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 5.30 pm. This year, the panel will include the Hon Justice...

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