Inbrief
Reissued Practice Note SC EQ 01 - Case Management in the Equity General List
On Thursday 29 June 2023, the Chief Justice of New South Wales reissued Practice Note SC EQ 01 – Case Management in the Equity General List, with a commencement date of 1 July 2023.
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Walk around the Botanic Gardens every Monday at lunch time
Wellbeing
Weather permitting, the Bar Walking Group will meet at the fountain at the top of Martin Place and Macquarie Street every Monday at 1:00pm to leave at 1:05pm for a quick lap of the Botanic...
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Law Council of Australia – Guidance Materials: The Referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
The Law Council of Australia has been a longstanding supporter of a constitutionally enshrined Voice, as articulated in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Consistent with this position, the Law...
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Practising Certificate Renewals Close Today
All applications for renewal of practising certificates must be received by Friday, 30 June 2023. All barristers should have received an email containing a link to renew their practising certificates...
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Federal Court update to the profession: Form and fee changes from 1 July 2023
The Federal Court has announced an update concerning form and fee changes from July 1 2023 covering Fair work small claims jurisdiction changes, fee changes and form updates.
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Retirement of Justice Phillip Hallen
Justice Phillip Hallen will retire from the Supreme Court after thirteen years of service, including as an Associate Judge. His Honour's last sitting will be on Friday, 30 June 2023 in Court 12D at...
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15 Bobber - Judge McHugh SC and Judge Fitzsimmons SC
In-person - Friday, 30 June 2023
The 15 Bobber for Judge M McHugh SC and Judge W Fitzsimmons SC will be held on Friday, 30 June 2023 in the NSW Bar Association Common Room. The 15 Bobber will begin...
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Bar FC defeated 4-2 in Domain Soccer League
It is always tough for Bar FC when we play one of the top three. Today was no exception as we met third placed BNP Paribas. The game was fast and skilful with the score line probably flattering BNP....
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15 Bobber – 30 June - Judge Fitzsimmons SC & Judge McHugh SC
The NSW Bar Association is glad to announce that the 15 Bobber for Judge Fitzsimmons SC and Judge McHugh SC will be proceeding on Friday, 30 June 2023 within the NSWBA Common Room, entry from 5pm...
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Eid al-Adha
In Australia, today is the first day of Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice.
Eid al-Adha, a multi-day celebration, is observed by Muslims worldwide. As Muslims follow the Islamic lunar...
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Call for Papers: National Indigenous Legal Conference 2023
The National Indigenous Legal Conference (NILC) is an annual gathering of Indigenous and non-Indigenous legal practitioners, academics, students and activists with a focus on Indigenous law and legal...
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Tonight: Walking in Two Worlds – Working with First Nations people during coronial inquests
In-person - Wednesday, 28 June 2023
Join the Inquests and Inquiries Committee on Wednesday, 28 June at 5.30pm in the NSWBA Common Room for a CPD on working with First Nations people during Coronial...
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Memorandum from the Chief Judge of Equity
The Chief Judge in Equity, the Honourable Justice D J Hammerschlag has released a memorandum concerning an update to the Succession and Probate List.
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Room for Sale in 2 Selborne Chambers
2 Selborne Chambers has a comfortable three-quarter room for sale on the second floor overlooking the light well. The room is fitted out with built-in floor-to-ceiling cupboards and shelving, one of...
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ALRC Financial Services Legislation Webinar
The Australian Law Reform Commission invites all barristers and members to their webinar From Ideas to Action: What Interim C Report Means for you on Monday 10 July at 1pm.
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2023 NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards- 4 August 2023.
The 2023 NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards is on 4 August 2023.
Nominations for the awards closes this Friday, 30 June 2023. There are 11 award categories a woman lawyer can be nominated for and...
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Reissued Practice Note SC CL 2-Criminal Proceedings
On 26 June 2023 the Chief Justice reissued Practice Note SC CL 2 – Criminal Proceedings, with a commencement date of 27 June 2023.
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Tonight: Bar Knitting Group
The Bar Knitting Group will meet tonight Tuesday 27 June at 5:30pm in the Conference room of Level 22 Chambers. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome.
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ICC Hong Kong/Department of Justice Arbitration Funding Seminar
The ICC Hong Kong/Department of Justice Arbitration Funding Seminar will take place in-person and online on 28 June 2023. The theme of this year's seminar is Issues, Opportunities and Rewards for...
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Tonight: Merit Assessment of Legal Aid Indictable Appeal Matters
Online – Monday, 26 June 2023
Join the Legal Aid Committee from 5.00pm on Monday, 26 June 2023 to discuss the considerations when briefed by Legal Aid to assess whether there is merit in a...
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Room for Sale in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Practice Support
Owing to a recent Judicial appointment a ground floor room and a half is offered for sale in this unique art deco building in Parramatta.
The Chambers is located in the heart of...
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Practising Certificate Renewals BPAY and Direct Debit Cut-Off Today
All applications for renewal of practising certificates must be received by Friday, 30 June 2023. The Bar Association will accept payment of practising certificate fees by credit card, BPAY and...
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Tonight: Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Philanthropy
The Honourable Chief Justice Lucy McCallum, Arthur Moses SC and Shane Prince SC are participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Thursday, 22 June 2023. The event is to raise funds for...
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Liquor and Gaming NSW Legal Forum
Liquor and Gaming NSW will be holding their first Legal Forum of 2023 on Tuesday 29 August 2023 from 7:00am until 9:00am at the Raddison Blu Plaza Sydney. The event will include keynote speakers from...
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Tonight: How secure is my platform? Managing risk with electronic briefing and cloud storage
In-person - Thursday, 22 June 2023
The Practice Development Committee are addressing professional implications arising from electronic briefing and storing personal information on cloud-based...
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