Inbrief

Today: Information briefing about changes to family provision applications and probate proceedings

The Chief Judge in Equity, Justice Hammerschlag, invites members to an information briefing about the upcoming changes to family provision applications and probate proceedings in the new Succession...

Latest NSWCA Decisions of Interest Bulletin

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

Two New Appointments to Equity Division of NSW Supreme Court

NSW Attorney General Michael Daley has announced the appointment of Anthony McGrath SC and Scott Nixon SC as judges of the New South Wales Supreme Court. To view the media release, click here.

Bar FC achieve a day of firsts

Bar FC have achieved a day of firsts. Here they are:

1. The first win for the season as Bar FC won 2-0 in today’s DSL;
2. The first goal on debut – welcome Ajay Sivanathan;
3. The first goal with the...

Tonight: Public international law and international practice

In-person - Wednesday, 21 June 2023

The International Committee will be holding a CPD on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 at 5pm in person in the Bar Common Room.

Leading practitioners in international law...

Eva Buzo Swims Ultra Marathon from Italy to Albania

This Thursday 22 June 2023, Eva Buzo of Black Chambers will be swimming 91km from Italy to Albania. The swim will take about 30 hours of non-stop swimming and will be the second longest swim by an...

Tonight: Suzie Miller, playwright, author of Prima Facie and RBG, Of Many One, on her new play Jailbaby and the role of the creative arts in policy development and law reform, in conversation with Bashir SC

In-person - Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Suzie Miller’s new play 'Jailbaby' opens at the Griffin Theatre Company here in Sydney premiering in July. Jailbaby, like other plays Suzie has written, (such as...

Annual Federal Courts and Tribunals Fee Increases from 1 July 2023

The updated fees effective 1 July 2023 for Federal Courts and Tribunals can be viewed here

Reissued Practice Note SC EQ 7 – Succession & Probate Lists

On 16 June 2023, the Honourable A S Bell, Chief Justice of New South Wales, reissued Practice Note SC EQ 07 – Succession & Probate Lists, with a commencement date of 1 July 2023.

Please click here...

Reissued Practice Note SC EQ 01- Case Management in the Equity General List

On 16 June 2023, the Honourable A S Bell, 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....

International Day for Countering Hate Speech

The 18th of June is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. The purpose of the day is to highlight the proliferation of hate speech...

Notice of WBF Ordinary Meeting

Women Barristers Forum

Notice of WBF ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 at 5.00pm which will be held in person at 11 Garfield Barwick Chambers and via Zoom. All women barristers are welcome...

World Refugee Day – 20 June 2023

The 20th of June is designated by the United Nations as ‘World Refugee Day’ and is observed around the world.

World Refugee Day is a day to honour refugees around the globe and to celebrate the...

Refugee Week: 18 – 24 June 2023

Refugee Week is an annual celebration of the contributions, diversity and the rich cultures of refugees and people seeking asylum across the nation.

It offers an opportunity to raise awareness about...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15 June 2023

15 June 2023 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Designated by the United Nations General Assembly, this Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of and voice opposition to the abuse of older...

New guides to help lawyers identify elder abuse

Media Release

Today, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023, the Law Council has published a revised Best Practice Guide for Legal Practitioners in Relation to Elder Financial Abuse to help lawyers...

Expressions of Interest for Appointment as President of the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal

Recruitment

The Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, Mr Shane Rattenbury MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified people for appointment as the...

Tonight: Cultural diversity and equitable briefing

In-person - Thursday, 15 June 2023

The Diversity and Equality Committee, with Lee-May Saw, the Association’s Advocate for Change for cultural diversity, will be holding a CPD on cultural diversity...

Katrina Dawson Award May 2023

Diversity

The Bar Association is delighted to announce that Rachel Thampapillai is the recipient of the Katrina Dawson Award for May 2023.

Rachel was admitted as a solicitor in 2016, having...

Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Philanthropy

Arthur Moses SC is participating in his 8th Vinnies CEO Sleepout next Thursday, 22 June 2023. The event is to raise funds for projects relating to the homeless in NSW. He is going to...

King's Birthday Honours 2023

Personalia

Further to yesterday's InBrief message regarding the King's Birthday Honours, Mr John William DODD received a Medal (OAM) in the General Division for service to the community,...

Tonight: New Barristers Committee presents a discussion with psychiatrists Dr Gordon Parker and Dr Michael Williamson on witnesses and trauma

Online - Wednesday, 14 June 2023

In this online CPD on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 at 5.00pm, two preeminent experts will present on:

• Giving Evidence: Fake it to make it. How do we distinguish truth...

Capital Punishment Justice Project Event

The Capital Punishment Justice Project event on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 will be postponed. Further details with a new date will be published soon.

King's Birthday Honours 2023

Personalia

The following have received the King's Birthday Honours:

Member (AM) in General Division:

• The Honourable Justice Thomas ALTOBELLI for significant service to the law, and to legal...

Memorandum from the Chief Judge in Equity

The Chief Judge in Equity has released a memorandum about modifications to the management of Family Provision and Probate matters.

Click here for the memorandum.