A ceremonial sitting of a Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia will be held in Sydney on Friday, 12 July 2024 at 9:30 am in Court 1, Level 21, Federal Court of Australia, Law...
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The NSW Bar Association Legal Assistance Referral Scheme (LARS) is hosting a thank you function on Thursday, 29 August 2024. LARS has formally existed since 1996 and reflects the strongly held view...
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The Administrative Review Council is looking to appoint members to the Council.
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The Industrial Court of New South Wales was established on 1 July 2024.
Formal ceremonies to mark the occasion will be held in Court 4.1, on Level 4 of the Chief Secretary Building (47...
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A Welcome Ceremony for the new Chief Magistrate, his Honour Judge Michael Allen, will be held at 9am on Monday 8 July 2024. Members of the profession may wish to watch the ceremony...
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The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking applicants from qualified persons for appointment across a range of executive positions in the ACT Office of Director of Public Prosecutions in...
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Join Annette O’Callaghan as she offers a comprehensive look at the legislative framework and the meticulous process of lawmaking in New South Wales, from drafting...
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The Forbes Society is pleased to inform members of the Bar Association about a new Legal history tutorial by Dr Simon Blount on Thursday 11 July in Court 13A, titled “The Failed Federation: Why the...
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David Chin SC has been appointed the Vice President of the Industrial Relations Commission and a judge of the Industrial Court.
A formal ceremony to mark the occasion will be held in...
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The Law Council of Australia has issued a media statement concerning AML/CTF reforms. Click here to read the full media release.
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The NSW Bar Association’s Human Rights Committee is pleased to invite you to attend a seminar on the ‘Extension of “Forensic Status” Applications 10 years on…’, at...
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Charles Peter Crittle AO, barrister and rugby union player, passed away on 28 June at the age of 87. Peter was a member of the NSW Bar from 1976 until 2006, and was at Edmund...
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John Beckwith Maston, a founding member of Nigel Bowen Chambers and former Acting Commissioner of the Land and Environment Court, died on 5 July 2024. Mr Maston practised as a solicitor until...
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Chief Justice Mortimer has issued a Notice to the Profession regarding a National General Protections List.
A pilot program of the National General Protections List will commence...
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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor under the Crown Prosecutors Act 1986 for a fixed term of...
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The Australian Dispute Centre (ADC) is seeking professional volunteers for the Asia-Pacific Commercial Mediation Competition 2024. For more information, click here.
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Ingmar Taylor SC has been appointed the President of the Industrial Relations Commission and a judge of the Industrial Court.
A formal ceremony to mark the occasion will be held in...
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The Bugmy Bar Book has published a new chapter: Child Abuse and Neglect. A quintessential chapter that is one of three Bugmy Bar Book chapters considering the specific impacts of different forms of...
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Next week is NAIDOC Week, which presents an opportunity for all Australians to learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures, histories and achievements. This year’s theme is “Keep...
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The Chief Magistrate, his Honour Judge Peter Johnstone, will be retiring soon and his Bench Farewell will be held on 5 July 2024 at 9am. Space at the Bench Farewell will be limited, but his Honour...
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The Trans Tasman Human Rights Law Conference will be on from 12-13 August 2024 in Queenstown New Zealand. It is a great opportunity to update yourself on developments in jurisdictions where there are...
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The Bail and Other Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Act 2024 No 30 has commenced. Click here to read the commencement document and here for the Act.
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The Industrial Relations Commission has published Amended Rules, Practice Notes and Forms effective 1 July 2024. Amongst other changes, all documents can now be filed electronically. Filing in...
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To view the NSW Government's media release, click here.
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The Industrial Court has announced that the following forms for the commencement of prosecutions for offences under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in the Industrial Court of New South Wales from...
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