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Media Release: NSW Drug Court to expand in Sydney CBD

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The NSW Government is expanding the sitting days of the NSW Drug Court from one day per week to full time in Sydney’s CBD.

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Current Issues in the Practice of Employment and Industrial Law

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The Judges of the Federal Court of Australia are inviting practitioners to a seminar on 13 September 2023 discussing the topic 'Current Issues in the Practice of Employment and Industrial Law'

For...

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Tonight: Investigating and prosecuting international crimes

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Online – Thursday, 17 August 2023

The Human Rights Committee invites you to join us for a CPD on the investigation and prosecution of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. This CPD...

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Room for Sale in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers

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Practice Support

Lachlan Macquarie Chambers has a well-appointed room for sale. Owner wishes to retire. Sale price reduced by $20,000.00. Your chance to be a part owner in a building in the very...

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Tonight: Sybil Morrison Lecture

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In person – Wednesday, 16 August 2023

The Diversity and Equality Committee is pleased to host the fifth annual Sybil Morrison Lecture on Wednesday, 16 August 2023 at 5.00pm. The lecture has been...

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Cornerstone 2023: The Rule of Law

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The Australian Bar Association's Conference, the Cornerstone, will be held between 21-23 September 2023 at the recently opened, Langham Hotel on the Gold Coast.

The theme for the 2023 conference is...

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Barrister of the Year by Lawyers Weekly

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The Australian Law Awards 2023 were held on Friday with Carmel Lee of Greenway Chambers being awarded Barrister of the Year by Lawyers Weekly.

The full list of award winners and finalists can be...

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Tomorrow: Retirement of Justice Rowan Darke

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Justice Rowan Darke will shortly retire from the Supreme Court after ten years of service. His Honour's last sitting will be tomorrow Wednesday, 16 August 2023 in Court 13A at 9.15am.

All members...

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Tonight: Forbes Society – Upcoming legal history tutorials and 2023 Forbes Lecture

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The Francis Forbes Society for Australian Legal History is holding their next tutorial tonight Tuesday, 15 August 2023 at 5.15 pm in Court 13A. Skye Krichauff of the University of Adelaide will be...

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Updated Reader/Tutor Guidelines

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The Reader/Tutor Guidelines are intended to assist tutors and readers to obtain the maximum benefit from the reading period. In August 2023, they were updated.

The updates cover, amongst other...

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Tonight: What’s the use of a Human Rights Act? Experience from New Zealand and the ACT

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In-person – Monday, 14 August 2023

Two leading human rights advocates will explore the challenges and opportunities in litigating human rights cases in New Zealand and the Australian Capital...

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ACICA and ABA Australian Arbitration Week Conference

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The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) and the Australian Bar Association (ABA) are pleased to invite you to attend a joint session focused on providing practical...

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NSW Bar Football Club Match Report

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It is always a hard battle when counsel meet bankers, whether in the courtroom or on the football pitch. Today’s match between Bar FC and BNP Paribas was no exception.

As is the norm, Coutinho led...

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NSW Council for Civil Liberties 2023 Gala Dinner & Civil Liberties Journalism Awards

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The NSW Council for Civil Liberties 2023 Gala Dinner & Civil Liberties Journalism Awards '60 Years Strong' is on Wednesday, 20 September 2023.

Join Walkley award winning journalist Amber Schultz,...

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Room Available at Trust Chambers

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Practice Support

An external room has become available at Trust Chambers suitable for Silk or Senior Junior. The room is well lit with 2 large windows over looking Hyde Park & Museum Station with...

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Tonight: Toxicology – Illicit substances and Testing with a focus on Medicinal Cannabis

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Online – Thursday, 10 August 2023

Chaired by Dr Martha Barnett SC, Dr Michelle Williams, Principal Toxicologist, will be speaking about drug and alcohol testing and the interpretation of results....

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Expressions of Interest: Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory

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Recruitment

The ACT Attorney General is seeking expressions of interest for appointment as a Magistrate to the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory.

For more information or to...

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Swearing in for Paul McGuire SC

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Appointments

A formal ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Paul McGuire SC as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower on Level 21 on Wednesday, 23 August...

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Tonight: Obtaining evidence from vulnerable witnesses.

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Online – Tuesday, 8 August 2023

Join Judge Shead SC of the District Court, Miiko Kumar, Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor, and Hilary Kincaid, lecturer at the College of Law and former Principal...

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: 9 August 2023

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First Nations

Each year, 9 August is observed as International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The day presents an opportunity to reflect on the challenges Indigenous Peoples face across...

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Appointment of Paul McGuire SC and Greg Waugh SC to the District Court

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Appointments

NSW Attorney General, Michael Daley has announced the appointment of Paul McGuire SC and Greg Waugh SC as judges of the District Court of NSW.

Click here for the media release.

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Applications now open for 2024 John Koowarta Scholarship

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Applications are open for the 2024 John Koowarta Scholarship and close on Friday, 15 September 2023.

The Koowarta Scholarship was established in 1994, with the aim of promoting the study and...

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Tomorrow: Swearing in Ceremony for Scott Nixon SC

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Appointments

The swearing in ceremony to mark the appointment of Scott Nixon SC to the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be on Tuesday, 8 August 2023 at 9.15am in Banco Court.

All members are...

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Tomorrow: Swearing in Ceremony for Scott Nixon SC

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Appointments

The swearing in ceremony to mark the appointment of Scott Nixon SC to the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be on Tuesday, 8 August 2023 at 9.15am in Banco Court.

All members are...

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