Inbrief
Australian Human Rights Commission call for submissions
The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling for submissions to inform the creation of resources to make workplaces safer, shape policy recommendations and ensure Persons Conducting a Business...
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Tomorrow: Ngalaya Ball and First Nations Law Awards
The third annual Ngalaya Ball and First Nations Law Awards will be held on Thursday, 5 September on Gadigal Country. Tickets can be purchased here.
Tickets are flexibly priced for anyone purchasing...
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Appointments to the Administrative Review Tribunal and Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Appointments
The Australian Government has made a number of appointments to the existing Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
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Tomorrow: Janet Coombs Lunch for New Women Barristers
The Janet Coombs Lunch to welcome the women joining the NSW Bar in the upcoming September Bar Practice Course will be held on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at Verandah Social Dining, 55 Elizabeth St,...
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Tonight – 2024 Sir Maurice Byers Annual Lecture
The 2024 Sir Maurice Byers Annual Lecture will be delivered by The Hon Justice Nye Perram of the Federal Court of Australia this evening, beginning at 5:15pm in the New South Wales Bar Association...
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Spring offers from your Member Advantage
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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NCAT Expressions of Interest
The Attorney General is seeking expressions of interest from qualified persons for appointment to the following roles within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal:
Senior Member (Part-time...
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Tomorrow: John Lehane Memorial Lecture
The biennial John Lehane Memorial Lecture will be held on 3 September 2024 in the Banco Court, Queens Square. The lecture, titled “Contractual interpretation: An Anglo/Australian journey”, will...
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Tomorrow: Wear it Purple Day – 30 August 2024
Diversity
Tomorrow is Wear it Purple Day, an annual event that seeks to unite LGBTQIA+ youth and allies in celebrating diversity, expression and displaying support for LGBTQIA+ youth. This year’s...
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Eva Buzo swims ultra marathon from Italy to Albania
On August 19 2024, Eva Buzo of Black Chambers became the first woman to complete an unassisted swim across the Strait of Otranto between Italy and Albania.
Starting from Roca, Puglia, on the heel of...
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Save the Date: Bugmy Bar Gap Workshop - 2 November 2024
Legal Aid NSW and the NSW Department of Communities and Justice invites members to a one-day workshop on Saturday, 2 November at Bathurst Court House, aimed at closing the Bugmy Bar Gap.
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Practice and procedure update: Family law form amendments
The Federal Circuit and Family Court have released a new update regarding amendments to four family law forms. Click here for the update.
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Opportunity to Join 13th Floor St James Hall
A room has become available for sale in Chambers which would suit an established junior or senior counsel. The room is fully fitted with shelving and cupboards.
13th Floor St James Hall Chambers has...
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Bar Association staff planning day
The Bar Association is holding a staff planning day on Thursday 29 August from 9am–3.30pm. The Association offices will be closed during this time and staff will respond to emails and telephone...
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WBF – Announcement of Election Results
The Women Barristers Forum (WBF), a Section of the NSW Bar Association, held its AGM last Wednesday 21 August 2024. Thank you to those who attended in person or online. The following members were...
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Today: Keeping Clients Safe
In person - Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Join the Legal Aid Committee and hear from our expert panel – Justice Boyle, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), Sydney Registry; Anna...
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Today: Bar Knitting Group
Wellbeing
The Bar Knitting Group will meet on Tuesday 27 August 2024 in the Conference Room of Level 22 Chambers.
Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
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Appointment of Senior Counsel
The appointment of Senior Counsel for 2024 will be announced at 1pm on Friday 4 October 2024.
A copy of the President’s announcement will be emailed to members via InBrief and posted on the Bar...
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Bar Association Annual General Meeting and Election Timetable
The New South Wales Bar Association’s AGM will be held in the Common Room of the New South Wales Bar Association, Basement, Selborne Chambers, 174-180 Phillip Street, Sydney, on Thursday, 14...
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ABA consultation on CPD Rules changes
Consultation re proposed amendment of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Development Rules (Barristers) 2015 pursuant to section 427(5)(b) of the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
The Australian...
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NCAT Expressions of Interest
The Attorney General is seeking expressions of interest from qualified persons for appointment to the following roles within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal:
General Member (Full-time),...
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Expressions of Interest - Local Court of NSW
The Attorney General is seeking applications from persons qualified for appointment as a Magistrate and an Acting Magistrate under the Local Court Act 2007.
Magistrate of the Local Court
Acting...
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Final RSVP Reminder: LARS 2024 Thank you function
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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Recommendation to raise minimum age of criminal responsibility welcomed
Media Release
Australia’s peak medical and legal bodies have welcomed the findings and recommendations of an Australian Human Rights Commission report into Youth Justice, which include raising the...
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Justice Jacqueline Gleeson to deliver keynote at Minds Count Annual Lecture
The Hon Justice J Gleeson is set to deliver the keynote address, on the topic of ‘When Minds are Traitors’, at the upcoming annual Minds Count Foundation Lecture.
The 2024 annual lecture will be...
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