Inbrief

Tomorrow: Forbes Society – Legal History Tutorial

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

The Francis Forbes Society is pleased to inform members of the Bar Association that on Wednesday, 1 November 2023, Dr Jessica Lake will present a tutorial ‘The Slander...

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Tonight: Bar Knitting Group to meet

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Wellbeing

The next meeting of the Bar Knitting Group will be tonight, Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 5.30pm in the Level 22 Chambers Conference Room.

Light refreshments will be provided.

All are...

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Farewell Ceremony for the Honourable Justice Steven Rares

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Appointments

A ceremonial sitting of a Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia will be held in Court 1, Level 21, Federal Court of Australia, Law Courts Building on Tuesday, 14 November 2023...

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Large Room for Sale in 5 Selborne

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Large room for sale in 5 Selborne Chambers with Phillip Street views. Would suit silk or aspiring silk. Shelving cupboards and fridge included.

If you are interested in this room, please call...

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Bar Council Elections

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The ballot for the 2024 Bar Council will close at 1.00pm on Thursday, 2 November 2023.

Members who are eligible to vote have been sent a link via email to the electronic voting platform. If you have...

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Intersex Awareness Day – 26 October 2023

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Intersex Awareness Day is observed internationally on 26 October, the anniversary of the first demonstration by intersex advocates at the 1996 annual conference of the American Academy of Pediatrics....

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Tomorrow: WBF Meeting

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Friday, 27 October 2023

The Women Barristers Forum is meeting on Friday 27 October 2023 at 4.00pm in Banco Chambers.

All women barristers are invited to join us for this meeting.

Please email...

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Silk Bows - Industrial Relations Commission of NSW

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The Industrial Relations Commission of NSW will hold the 2023 Senior Counsel Bows on Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at 9.00am in Hearing Room 1 at Level 10, 10-14 Smith Street Parramatta.

Members are...

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Tonight: Safeguarding Human Rights in International Extradition

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In-person - Thursday, 26 October 2023

International extradition processes are often little understood. They can have significant consequences for the liberty of extradites and, for that reason, are...

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Gregory John Smith (1955-2023)

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Vale

Greg J Smith, formerly of Second Floor Wentworth Chambers, has passed away.

Greg was called to the Bar in 2011 initially practising at 8 Wentworth Chambers. From 2012-2014 he was a lecturer in...

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Last Bar Bushwalk for the Year: Coastal Trek In the Royal National Park

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Sunday, 12 November 2023

The last Bar Bushwalk for the 2023 calendar year is a classic Sydney walk, being the coastal trek from Cronulla Ferry Wharf to Wattamolla Beach in the Royal National Park.

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Australian Institute of Employment Rights 13th Annual Ron McCallum Debate

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The Australian Institute of Employment Rights Ron McCallum Debate this year will be chaired by President Hatcher of the Fair Work Commission and focus on 'Voices and Work: reform, challenge,...

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Tomorrow: 2023 Bench and Bar Lunch

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Please join our President, Gabrielle Bashir SC, Chair of the Wellbeing Committee, Vanessa Whittaker SC, and our guests, comprising of judges from the Federal Court, Supreme Court, District Court and...

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Tonight: Drug Offenders Program

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In-person – Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Drug Intervention Program (DIP) has developed a six-module online program designed for defendants in the Local Court who have either been found guilty of, or...

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Barrister buddy get together

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The Women’s Legal Service NSW ‘barrister buddies’ next get together will be on Thursday, 23 November 2023 from 6.00pm at Colins, Biggers & Paisley. The scheme aims to improve and increase the...

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Tonight: Best practices in relation to psychological assessments

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In-person - Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Dr Molly Schafer, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Professor Kristy Martire from the UNSW School of Psychology will present a seminar discussing best practices for...

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2023 Family Law CLE

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The Toongabbie Legal Centre are holding a one day CLE on Family Law on Friday, 3 November 2023 in Mills Oakley Conference Room.

For more information, please click here.

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Anthony David Martin Hewitt SC (1940-2023)

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Vale

Tony Hewitt SC, formerly of Jack Shand Chambers, has passed away.

Tony was called to the Bar in 1975 and took Silk in 1999. He retired in 2012 after 37 years at the Bar.

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NCAT Member Recruitment

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Recruitment

Applications are open for positions at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal for a full-time principal member in the Guardianship Division.

If you are interested, click here for...

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Members Advantage platform update

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Sponsored Article

The Bar Association has a partnership with Member Advantage, a leading provider of benefits programs. Bar Association membership entitles you to special savings on shopping,...

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Forbes Society – Legal History Tutorials 24 October 2023 and 1 November 2023

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The Francis Forbes Society is pleased to inform members that on Tuesday, 24 October 2023, Megan Cameron whose research at the University of Sydney Law School is supported by a 2022 Forbes Fund grant,...

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Bar Council Election

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The ballot for the 2024 Bar Council has now opened and closes at 1.00pm on Thursday, 2 November 2023.

Members who are eligible to vote have been sent a link via email to the electronic voting...

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Tonight: A conversation on derivative criminal liability

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Online - Thursday, 19 October 2023

A conversation between Professor Arlie Loughnan and Tim Game SC about the nature of derivative criminal liability, and extensions of criminal liability, including...

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2023 John Marsden Memorial Lecture

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The 2023 John Marsden Memorial Lecture is dedicated to honouring the legacy of John Marsden OAM, Life Member and Past President of NSWCCL, former President of the NSW Law Society, and a passionate...

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Bar Council Election

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The ballot for the 2024 Bar Council opens at 9.00am on Thursday, 19 October 2023 and closes at 1.00pm on Thursday, 2 November 2023.

For more information on how to vote, please click here.

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