Inbrief

Tonight: Reading for the Future, a technology primer for new(er) barristers

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Online - Thursday, 16 November 2023

The seminar will be chaired by David Thomas SC, chair of the Practice Development Committee.

Speakers include:

  • Ruth Higgins SC, the President of the NSW Bar...
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Toongabbie Legal Centre Annual Community Fundraising Dinner

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The Toongabbie Legal Centre are holding the 16th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, 25 November 2023 at Blacktown Leisure Centre.

For more information, please click here.

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Dr Robert John Webb (1966-2023)

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Vale & Funeral Notice

Dr Robert Webb, of Samuel Griffith Chambers, has passed away. Robert was called to the Bar in 1994 and practised for 29 years.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, 18...

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Liability for and management of IT and Cyber Risk

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In-person - Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Cyber-crime is a rapidly growing and evolving issue for businesses large and small. The Bar Association and the Association of Corporate Counsel are holding a...

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Australian Judge re-elected to the International Court of Justice

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Media Release

The Law Council of Australia has congratulated Her Excellency Judge Hilary Charlesworth on her re-election as a permanent Judge of the International Court of Justice for the term...

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First Nations Speaker Series 2023

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The First Nations Speaker Series is taking place throughout November 2023 and will feature two insightful, live webinars that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, identity, and...

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Member Advantage Platform Update

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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, automotive, financial...

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Tomorrow: Women Silks Event

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Wednesday, 15 November 2023

The Women Barristers Forum invites all members of the Bar and Judiciary to celebrate the appointment to silk of Maria Gerace SC, Gillian Mahony SC, Angela Cook SC,...

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Appointment of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

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Appointments

The Commonwealth Attorney General has announced the appointment of Victorian barrister Raelene Sharp KC as the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.

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Swearing in of Christine Mendes to District Court of New South Wales

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Appointments

A formal ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Christine Mendes as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower on Level 21 on Monday, 20 November...

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Trans Awareness Week

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This week is Trans Awareness Week, a time for raising the visibility, amplifying the voices and celebrating the resilience of trans and gender diverse communities. It is also a time for trans...

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New Chief Judge at Common Law appointed

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Appointments

The NSW Attorney General has announced that the Honourable Justice Ian Harrison has been appointed a Judge of Appeal and Chief Judge at Common Law of the NSW Supreme Court.

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Tonight: Final Call for Papers - 2024 Regional Conference Series

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Call for Papers: 2024 Regional Conference Series

The Bar Association invites members to submit suggestions for papers to be included in the Association's 2024 Regional CPD Conference series.

The...

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Diwali (or Deepavali)

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Diwali or Deepavali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’, commences on Sunday with celebrations typically lasting five days.

Versions of this festival, including Tihar and Bandi Chhor Diwas,...

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Two new judges appointed to NSW District Court

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Appointments

The NSW Attorney General has announced that Christine Mendes and Troy Anderson SC have been appointed judges of the District Court of NSW.

Click here to read the media release.

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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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Appointment of Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor and Crown Prosecutors

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Appointments

Michelle Swift has been appointed as a Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor, commencing in January 2024. Sharn Coombes, Simon Healy, Kelly James, David Henschell, Alisha Hughes, Julia...

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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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Ceremonial Sitting to Farewell the Honourable Justice Louise Henderson

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Appointments

A Ceremonial Sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) will be held on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at 4.30pm in Courtroom 7C, Level 7, Lionel Bowen...

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Chief Justice Congratulates New Bar Council

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The Chief Justice of New South Wales congratulates the members of the new Bar Council on their election, as well as the new and continuing members of the Executive of the Bar Association, and looks...

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Cash target rate increase effective 8 November 2023

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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board decided on 7 November 2023 to raise the cash target rate from 4.10% to 4.35%. Accordingly, the rate of interest on unpaid legal costs prescribed by s 195 of...

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Access to justice for all should not be undervalued

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Media Release

The Law Council of Australia has issued a media release concerning their submission to the Independent Review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership. In their submission, they...

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Bar Association Office Bearers for 2024

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Governance

At a meeting of the Bar Council on the evening of 3 November 2023, the following were elected as office bearers of the Bar Association:

President: Ruth Higgins SC

Senior Vice-President:...

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Australian Disputes Centre – Summer Mediation Training/Accreditation and Mediator Refresher Days

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Join the Australian Disputes Centre summer mediation training/accreditation and mediator refresher days in January 2024. The sessions will be held live and online.

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