Inbrief

Farewell Ceremony for the Hon. Justice Paul Brereton AM RFD

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Appointments

Justice Paul Brereton will be retiring as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and a Judge of Appeal to take up his new role as the first Commissioner of the National...

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15 BOBBER CANCELLATION FOR TONIGHT

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It is with great regret that we must inform members that the Bar Association must cancel tonight's 15 Bobber for Judge Fitzsimmons SC & Judge McHugh SC due to a health and safety issue that has...

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Last Call - NSW Bar Association’s Mentoring Program applications extended to 19 April 2023

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Applications for the Bar Association’s Mentoring Program have been extended to 19 April 2023.

Anyone who completed the September 2021 or May 2022 BPC is eligible to register as a mentee. All...

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Renewal of practising certificates

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Next week all barristers will receive an email containing a link to renew their practising certificates using the same online system as previous years.

The fees for practising certificates will be...

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Get a quote and buy Barristers Insurance online

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Sponsored Article - Insurance

Practicing Certificates renewals will open soon, so have you thought about comparing your insurance cover? Aon is one of the only insurance brokers that offers a...

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Bar FC kick off the 2023 season

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Wellbeing

In one week’s time, Bar FC’s 2023 season will commence in the Domain Soccer League. This is a weekly competition held between April and September with presently 9 teams competing for...

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Australian Dispute Resolution Association CPD's

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The Australian Dispute Resolution Association are hosting a number of CPD events that are worth one CPD point each. The next event is on Monday, 24 April 2023 from 4.30pm with Dr Amanda White on...

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Room for Licence in Edmund Barton Chambers

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Practice Support

An opportunity has arisen to license an external room from July 2023.

For further information please contact the clerk, Loraine Byrnes on (02) 9220 6100 or clerk@ebc44.com.

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Closing the gap in our Constitution: NSW Bar Association supports the First Nations Voice

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President's Message

On Thursday 6 April 2023 the New South Wales Bar Council met to consider both the wording of the proposed amendment to the Constitution set out in the Constitution Alteration...

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Jon Otway North (1935-2023)

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Vale & Funeral Notice

Jon North, formally of 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers, passed away on 7 April 2023. He is the beloved husband of Monica (deceased) and a much loved father to Jon Bernard,...

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Competition Law Conference 2023

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Hybrid - Saturday, 6 May 2023

This annual one-day conference will be held in Sydney as a hybrid event with the option of in-person attendance or online attendance, on Saturday, 6 May 2023.

The...

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Calling Interested Mentors and Mentees!

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Since 2014 the New South Wales Bar Association has offered junior barristers in their second year at the bar an opportunity to receive guidance and support from leaders in the profession. For senior...

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Law and Emotion: A Misunderstood Relation

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The Macquarie University Research Centre for Agency, Values and Ethics are inviting members to its 2023 Annual Public Lecture, 'Law and Emotion: A Misunderstood Relation’. The event will be held on...

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Edward Alton Mawdsley Nash (1929-2023)

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Funeral Notice

The funeral for retired Judge EAM Nash (Bill) will be held at 2.00 pm on Saturday, 8 April 2023 at Forestville Uniting Church, 9 Darley Street, Forestville NSW 2087. Members are...

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Room for Sale in Sir Owen Dixon Chambers

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Practice Support

Half of an external room (i.e. the room would be shared with another barrister) with excellent views has become available for sale at Sir Owen Dixon Chambers.

The total size of the...

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POSTPONED WBF Ordinary Meeting – Wednesday 5 April 2023

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The meeting of the Women Barristers Forum scheduled for Wednesday, 5 April 2023 has been postponed until Monday, 10 May 2023.

Further details will be circulated via InBrief in due course.

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Tomorrow: Ceremonial Sitting for Justice Adam Hatcher

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Appointments

A ceremonial sitting to welcome Justice Adam Hatcher to the Fair Work Commission will be held in Hearing Room 15.1 at the Fair Work Commission Sydney Office at 80 William Street, East...

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Passover

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Diversity

Passover, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar which is celebrated for seven or eight days. This year it commences with a traditional dinner called the ‘Seder’ on...

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Law Council Calls for Reform to Abolish Continuing Detention Order Regime

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Media Release

The Law Council of Australia welcomes the release of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor’s report into the operation and effectiveness of Division 105A of the...

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Forbes Society – Upcoming legal history tutorials

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The Francis Forbes Society for Australian Legal History is pleased to provide details regarding two excellent legal history tutorials this month in Court 13A at 5.15 pm.

Professor Peter Gerangelos...

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Edward Alton Mawdsley Nash (1929-2023)

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Vale

Edward Alton Mawdsley Nash (Bill), former Judge of the District Court of NSW passed away Monday, 3 April 2023.

Bill attended North Sydney Boys High and then the University of Sydney Law...

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Tomorrow: Mediation and ADR in Equity

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In Person Seminar - Wednesday, 5 April 2023

The Succession and Elder Law Committee is pleased to host a CPD seminar presented by Justice Elisabeth Peden and Ian Davidson SC – Interlocutor, and...

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Appointments to Takeovers Panel

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Appointment

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services has announced the reappointment of 9 members and the appointment of 8 new members to the Takeovers Panel for terms of 3 years,...

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President's Message

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The Bar Association has just completed its Regional Conference Series in Newcastle, Sydney, Orange and Ballina. Contributions from members of the profession who presented at the conferences or...

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Michael Finnane RFD KC (1943-2023)

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Funeral Notice

Michael Finnane's funeral will be held at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Avoca Street, Randwick on Wednesday, 5 April 2023 at 1.30pm.

The wake will follow at St...

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