Inbrief
The Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin AM (1938-2023)
Vale
The Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin AM, former Master in Equity and retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales (1992–2010), long time member of 13 Selborne Wentworth...
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John Edgar Rowe (1941-2023)
Funeral Notice
John Rowe's funeral will be held at the Camellia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 from 1.30pm.
The wake will follow at the same venue.
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International Nowruz Day
Australian society includes people from different cultures, and the Bar Association is committed to supporting a Bar that reflects and is inclusive of that society’s diverse composition.
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March, the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful...
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Tomorrow: New Barristers Committee Coffee Catchup
The New Barristers Committee’s next coffee catch up for under 5s is at 9.00am on Wednesday, 22 March 2023 at the Naked Duck, 60 Martin Place. The guests are Robert Newlinds SC from Banco Chambers...
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Tomorrow: Will Construction
In Person Seminar - Wednesday, 22 March 2023
The Succession and Elder Law Committee is pleased to host a CPD seminar presented by Justice Michael Meek and David Liebhold Barrister – Interlocutor,...
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Tonight: Ethical decision making by barristers
Online - Tuesday, 21 March 2023
The New Barristers Committee and Education Committee are welcoming a panel consisting of Katherine Richardson SC (Chair), Hayley Bennett and Nicholas Bentley to work...
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John Edgar Rowe (1941-2023)
Vale
John Rowe previously of 9 Windeyer Chambers passed away on 19 March 2023. He was admitted to practise at the Bar in 1970 and recently surpassed his 50 year mark of practising at the Bar.
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Tonight: Mens sana in corpore sano: strategies for success at the Bar through health and nutrition
Hybrid - Monday, 20 March 2023
Join Dr Paul Mason on Monday, 20 March 2023 at 5.00pm either online, via Zoom, or in person, in the University Chambers’ Conference Room, for a presentation on...
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NSW Regional Women Lawyers: 1 Day Conference
The NSW Regional Women Lawyers are holding there inaugural one-day conference in Orange on 24 March 2023. A variety of different topics will be covered at the conference and it coincides with...
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Harmony Week: 20 March 2023 – 26 March 2023
Harmony Week is celebrated annually during the week of the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Harmony Week is a time to celebrate Australian...
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Amendments to Children's Court Practice Note 17
The Children’s Court has amended its Practice Note 17 – Designated agencies in Children’s Court care proceedings. These changes clarify the confidentiality and information sharing requirements...
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Tonight: Costs orders for a gross sum without assessment and recent cases on costs claimed by lawyers acting for themselves
In-person - Thursday, 16 March 2023
Join Jock Baird, 8 Windeyer Chambers, and David Smith, 7 Wentworth Selborne, on Thursday, 16 March 2023 at 5.00pm for an in-person seminar in the Bar Association...
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Forbes Society – Presentation by Chief Justice Bell ‘On classic ground’ on 28 March 2023 and other events
The next Francis Forbes Society for Australian Legal History event is a presentation by Chief Justice Bell: ‘On classic ground’: Martin’s monument and civilisational yearnings in colonial New...
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Musicians Sought
Wellbeing
If you play a musical instrument (particularly strings or brass) and would like to play with an orchestra, members are welcome to join The Lawyers Orchestra Inc.
They welcome players of...
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Tomorrow: Ceremonial Sitting for the Hon. Justice Geoffrey Kennett
Appointments
A ceremonial sitting of a Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia will be held to welcome the Honourable Justice Geoffrey Kennett as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia. The...
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Calling all Female Arbitrators
Practice Support
ACICA is calling to all female barristers who meet the ACICA Fellow Membership criteria to apply for fellow membership, which equates to inclusion on ACICA’s Panel of Arbitrators....
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Tomorrow: Ceremonial Sitting for their Honours Judge Louise Goodchild and Judge Constantina Lioumis
Appointments
A ceremonial sitting to mark the appointment of their Honours Judge Louise Goodchild and Judge Constantina Lioumis to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) will...
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Tonight: Practical issues in oppression cases
In Person - Wednesday, 15 March 2023
The Commercial Law Section is pleased to host a CPD seminar presented by Michael Hodge KC and Jonathan Burnett, and chaired by Vanessa Whittaker SC, for a...
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2023 North Coast Conference
Saturday, 25 March 2023
The 2023 North Coast Regional Conference will be held on Saturday, 25 March 2023 at the Ballina RSL Club. It will run from 9.00am to 4.30pm and full attendance will attribute...
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Room for Sale in 5 Selborne Chambers
Practice Support
An external room has become available in 5 Selborne Chambers. The room is located on the Phillip Street side of the building and spans across a room and a half with new blinds, an...
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Room for Sale in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
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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The Hon Murray Herbert Tobias AM RFD KC (1939 –2023)
Funeral Notice
Murray Tobias’ funeral will be hosted at the Paddington Uniting Church, 395 Oxford St, Paddington on Thursday, 16 March 2023 at 11.00 am.
There will be a wake following the service...
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Tonight: GayBar Drinks
Diversity
The NSW Bar Association LGBTQI Advocate for Change Sharyn Hall SC (Samuel Griffith Chambers), Mark Seymour (Martin Place Chambers), and S Tully of the Diversity & Equality Committee invite...
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International Day of Women Judges
Diversity
Today is the United Nations International Day of Women Judges, celebrated annually on 10 March.
International Day of Women Judges recognises the varied, instrumental and vast...
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