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Best interests of children must be ongoing focus of family law

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Media Release

The Law Council of Australia has published a media release welcoming the introduction of the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (Cth) into Parliament on 29 March 2023.

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2023 Spigelman Oration & Public Law Section Dinner

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The ninth annual Spigelman Public Law Oration will be held at 5.30pm on Thursday, 27 April 2023 in the Banco Court. The oration will be delivered by the Hon Chief Justice A S Bell on the topic...

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Message from the Hon James Allsop AC, Chief Justice

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The Federal Court of Australia is currently considering potential amendments to the Commercial and Corporations (C&C-1) Practice Note to reflect changes to the manner in which Scheme of Arrangements...

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District Court Criminal Practice Note 27

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Covid-19

District Court Criminal Practice Note 27 will cease to apply to all jury trials in the District Court from Tuesday, 11 April 2023.

Accordingly, court participants will no longer be...

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Robert Hunter Grace (1935-2023)

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Funeral Notice

Robert Grace's funeral will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 21 Lagoon St, Narrabeen on Wednesday, 5 April 2023 from 11.30am.

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Robert Hunter Grace (1935-2023)

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Vale

Robert Grace, formerly of 4th Floor Selborne Chambers passed away on 23 March 2023. Robert was called to the Bar in November 1967 and was a founding member of 4th Floor Selborne Chambers in...

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WBF Ordinary Meeting – Wednesday 5 April 2023

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Women Barristers Forum

The Women Barristers Forum is meeting on Wednesday, 5 April 2023 at 5.00pm. All women barristers are invited to join this meeting. It will be held in the 12 Wentworth Selborne...

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Trans Day of Visibility – 31 March 2023

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Trans Day of Visibility, held annually on 31 March, is a day to celebrate trans pride and raise awareness about trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements.

Trans Day of Visibility was...

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Tomorrow: Ceremonial Sitting for the Honourable Chief Justice James Allsop AC

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A ceremonial sitting to mark the retirement of the Honourable Chief Justice James Allsop AC as Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia will be held in Court 1, Level 21, Federal Court of...

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Save the Date: AAL, AIJA and ALJ Conference

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The Australian Academy of Law, the Australian Institute of Judicial Administration and the Australian Law Journal are presenting a conference on 'Enduring Courts in Changing Times' from Friday, 8...

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Michael Finnane RFD KC (1943-2023)

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Vale

Michael Finnane KC of Second Floor Wentworth Chambers, former Judge of the District Court of New South Wales passed away today, 29 March 2023. He was admitted to practise at the Bar in 1969 and...

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Inaugural National Anti-Corruption Commission appointments

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Media Release

The Commonwealth Attorney-General proposes to recommend to the Governor-General the following appointments to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC):

  • Commissioner: The Hon...
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Tomorrow: 2023 Flu Vaccinations

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Wellbeing

As autumn rolls around so does flu season, courts become a pool of coughing people. The Wellbeing Committee has taken charge and ensure that all members are protected by offering the 2023...

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Law Council endorses new National Legal Aid report

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Media Release

The Law Council has published a media release that endorses the findings within the PwC report, 'The Benefits of Providing Access to Justice' commissioned by National Legal Aid.

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Tomorrow: Stanley v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2023] HCA 3: Implications for Administrative Law and Sentencing

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In Person Seminar - Wednesday, 29 March 2023

The Criminal Law Committee is pleased to host a CPD seminar presented by Tim Game SC and Stephen J Odgers SC, on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 at 5.00pm.

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The Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin AM (1938-2023)

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Funeral Notice

John McLaughlin's funeral will be held at St Francis of Assisi Church, 457-459 Oxford Street, Paddington on Friday, 31 March 2023 from 10.00am.

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2023 Silk Selection Committee

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The Bar Council has appointed the 2023 Senior Counsel Selection Committee to be:

  • President of the New South Wales Bar Association
  • Senior Vice-President of the New South Wales Bar Association
  • John...
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Tomorrow: Battling strong judicial headwinds; tips on handling difficult judges

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In Person Seminar - Tuesday, 28 March 2023

The Family, Care and Adoption Committee is pleased to host a CPD seminar presented by Melissa Gillies SC and Peter Batey, and chaired by Peter Cummings SC,...

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Tomorrow: Bar Knitting

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Wellbeing

The next meeting of the Bar Knitting Group is on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 at 5.30 pm. We will meet in the conference room of Level 22 Chambers. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone...

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Tonight: Launch of the updated Equitable Briefing Policy

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Online - Monday, 27 March 2023

The Diversity and Equality Committee and the Women Barristers Forum jointly present this CPD on the updated Equitable Briefing Policy.

This online webinar is...

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Michael Anthony Coleman (1934-2023)

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Funeral Notice

Michael Coleman's funeral will be held at St Kieran's Catholic Church, 2 King Street, Manly Vale on Friday, 31 March 2023 from 11.00am.

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CPD Audit for all barristers

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The Bar Council will audit all barristers CPD compliance as part of practising certificate renewals for 2023/24. All barristers will fill out the CPD Record Form which will be replicated in the...

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Supreme Court Practice Note Updates

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Practice Support

The Supreme Court Practice Note EQ 13 has been reissued here. This concerns adoptions.

The Supreme Court Practice Note EQ 3 has been reissued here. This concerns the Commercial...

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Michael Anthony Coleman (1934-2023)

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Vale

Michael Coleman, previously of 11th Floor Garfield Barwick Chambers, passed away on 22 March 2023. Michael was called to the Bar in 1971 and practised for 46 years before his retirement.

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Tomorrow: Ceremonial Sitting for the Honourable Justice Rebecca Curran

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Appointments

A ceremonial sitting to mark the appointment of the Honourable Justice Rebecca Curran to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) will be held in Courtroom 7C,...

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