Inbrief

LAWASIA Conference

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LAWASIA is pleased to announce the 35th LAWASIA Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, from 18-21 November 2022.

LAWASIA is a regional association of lawyers, judges, jurists and...

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New South Wales Bar Association 2021-2022 Annual Report is out now

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Governance

The New South Wales Bar Association's 2021-22 Annual Report, featuring the financial, directors' and auditor's reports for the 2021-22 financial year, is now available here. Past annual...

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Special sitting arrangements during the Local Court fixed vacation period 22-23

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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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Bar Council Election - ballots now open

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The ballot for the 2023 Bar Council opened today at 9.00am and closes at 1.00pm on Thursday, 3 November 2022.

Voting members may vote by either:

  • completing and returning a hardcopy ballot paper;...
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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 will be competing in the Head of the Charles rowing regatta in Boston, MA in a coxed four. He and his crew from Leichhardt Rowing Club are...

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Bar Council Election

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The ballot for the 2023 Bar Council opens at 9.00am on Friday, 14 October 2022 and closes at 1.00pm on Thursday, 3 November 2022.

Voting members may vote by either:

  • completing and returning a...
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National Carers Week – 16 – 22 October 2022

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Sunday 16 October 2022 marks the beginning of National Carers Week, being a time to recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or...

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Appointment of Acting Deputy Crown Prosecutors

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Appointments

Georgina Wright SC (commencing April 2023) and Guy Newton SC (commencing January 2023), and Brett Hatfield, Katharine Jeffreys and Monica Millward (commencing October 2022) have been...

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Tomorrow: What to do when your leader does not appear

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Webinar - Thursday, 13 October 2022

The New South Wales Bar Association's New Barristers Committee is proud to host a new CPD webinar on 'What to do when your leader does not appear’ tomorrow...

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Tomorrow: Dealing with bullying or incivility in the law

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Wellbeing

Tomorrow Thursday, 13 October 2022 at 8.00am, the Wellbeing Committee will host the next instalment in its Mind Matters series of webinars, to be presented by Dr Dawn D’Amico, a US...

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Annual Dinner and Excellence in Civil Liberties Journalism Awards

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The NSW Council for Civil Liberties is holding the NSWCCL Annual Dinner and Journalism Awards on Thursday, 20 October 2022 from 6.30pm at Sky Phoenix Restaurant. Charles Firth from The Chaser will...

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Tomorrow: Welcome to the Bar – What I wish I knew

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Webinar - Tuesday, 11 October 2022

The New Barristers Committee will host an online event, 'Welcome to the Bar – What I wish I knew,' tomorrow Tuesday, 11 October, from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. The...

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Walk in my Shoes - In Conversation with Refugee Women in Law Event

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Diverse Women in Law will launch the third event in its 'Walk in my Shoes’ series which will focus on the rich lived experiences of Refugee Women in Law. The event will be held on Tuesday, 25...

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World Mental Health Week

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World Mental Health Week commences on 9 October. It includes World Mental Health Day on 10 October.

World Mental Health Day is an annual event which focuses on raising awareness for mental health...

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Nominations have closed for 2023 Bar Council Election

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Nominations for the 2023 Bar Council Election closed at 4.00pm Thursday, 6 October 2022.

All candidates should have received an acknowledgement of their nomination from the Returning Officer, if...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Sarah McNaughton SC

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Sarah McNaughton SC as a Judge of the Common Law Division in the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held in Banco Court on...

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Today: Call for Papers 2023 Regional Conference Series close

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Call for Papers: 2023 Regional Conference Series

The Bar Association invites members to submit suggestions for papers to be included in the Association's 2023 Regional CPD Conference series.

The...

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New Barristers Committee Coffee Catchup

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The NBC’s next coffee catch up for under 5s is on Monday, 10 October 2022 at 11.00am at the Naked Duck, 60 Martin Place. The guests are Greg Waugh SC (12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers) and Rico...

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Power Outage in Chambers

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The Bar Association has been advised that 7, 8, 11 Garfield Barwick & Frederick Jordan Chambers premises have lost power and it is not expected to return today. The chambers will remain closed.

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International Lesbian Day

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International Lesbian Day, held annually on 8 October, is a day to celebrate lesbian history, diversity, visibility, and culture. It is all-inclusive and a day to be shared by lesbians and allies of...

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Janet Viola Coombs AM (1932 - 2022)

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Funeral Notice

The funeral for Janet Coombs will be held on Monday, 17 October 2022 at 10.00am in St Mary's Church (264 Miller Street, North Sydney). Shortly after, the burial will be at Mona Vale...

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2022 Hal Wootten Lecture with the Honourable Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC

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The Hon. Chief Justice Kiefel will deliver UNSW Law & Justice’s annual Hal Wootten Lecture on Thursday, 24 November 2022 at 6.30pm discussing landmark cases that have shaped Australian common law....

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Swearing in Ceremony for Michael McHugh SC

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Michael McHugh SC as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower in Level 21 tomorrow...

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