Inbrief
Tonight: Best practices in relation to psychological assessments
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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International Practice Series 5: practical considerations in recognition, enforcement and execution of arbitral awards in the Federal Court and in the NSW Supreme Court
In-person – Tuesday, 31 October 2023
This CPD has been postponed until 27 March 2023. Members will be notified via InBrief when registrations are open.
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Tomorrow: Farewell Ceremony for the Hon. Justice Robert Beech-Jones
Appointments
The formal ceremony to mark the retirement of Justice Beech-Jones as Chief Judge at Common Law and a judge of appeal to take up his appointment as a Justice of the High Court of...
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Tomorrow: New Barristers Committee coffee catch up
The NBC’s next coffee catch up for under 5s is Wednesday, 18 October 2023 from 10.00am at the Naked Duck, 60 Martin Place. The guests are Dominic Toomey SC (Jack Shand Chambers) and Manal Hamdan...
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Nominations have closed for 2024 Bar Council Election
Nominations for the 2024 Bar Council Election closed at 4.00pm Monday, 16 October 2023. All candidates should have received an acknowledgement of their nomination from the Returning Officer, if they...
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Final Notice - Nominations for 2024 Bar Council Election Close at 4.00pm today
Members are reminded that nominations for the 2024 Bar Council must be received by 4.00pm today, Monday, 16 October 2023.
Nominations are acknowledged by email to the candidate within 24 hours of...
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President's Message
The Bar Council is aware that many barristers have been affected by the continuing shocking events in Israel and Gaza, either directly or indirectly, and on account of extra security measures, and a...
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Silk Bows - District Court of New South Wales
The District Court of NSW will hold the 2023 Senior Counsel Bows on Monday, 30 October 2023 at 9.00am in Level 21, John Maddison Tower, 86 Goulburn Street Sydney.
Members are invited to attend...
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Reissued Practice Note SC EQ 4 - Corporations List
Today the Chief Justice reissued Practice Note SC EQ 4 – Corporations List, with a commencement date of 18 October 2023.
The changes to the Practice Note commence at paragraph 24 and pick up the...
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The Honourable Paul Desmond Finn (1946-2023)
Vale & Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held in Canberra on Friday, 10 November 2023 from 4.30-7.00pm for the Honourable Paul Desmond Finn. Addresses will be given by the Hon Justice...
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President's Message
Today our new Senior Counsel announced their appointment in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the Federal Court of Australia. The designation of the rank of Senior Counsel distinguishes each...
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Nominations for 2023 Bar Council Election
Members are reminded that nominations for the 2023 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on Monday, 16 October 2023.
All nominations are acknowledged by email to the...
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Tomorrow: Silk Bows - Ceremonial Sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
A joint sitting of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) will be held on Friday, 13 October...
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Katrina Dawson Award September 2023
Diversity
The Bar Association is delighted to announce that Lucy Geddes is the recipient of the Katrina Dawson Award for September 2023.
Lucy is originally from Griffith, NSW where she attended...
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Tomorrow: Silk Bows - Federal Court of Australia
The Chief Justice of the Federal Court has advised that a Full Court of the Federal Court will sit in Court 1, Level 21, on Thursday, 12 October 2023 at 9.30am to receive the announcements, to the...
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Tomorrow: Silk Bows - Supreme Court of New South Wales
The Chief Justice extends an invitation to all members of the profession to attend the ceremony for the announcement of appointment of senior counsel (silk bows) to take place in the Banco Court at...
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