Inbrief

Bicentenary Interfaith Evensong

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Members are invited to join the NSW Parliament for a special Bicentenary Interfaith Evensong in Sydney’s oldest church, with St James also marking its Bicentenary this year.

The Evensong will take...

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Expressions of Interest - NCAT Members

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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment to the following roles within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunals: Principal Member - Guardianship Division...

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Full Size Room for Sale or License at 4 Wentworth Chambers

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The room has built-in cupboards, shelving throughout, robing cupboard, together with air conditioning, carpet, painted in neutral tones and located on the eastern side with plenty of natural light.

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Legal Aid NSW: Fee increases for Commonwealth family and civil law matters

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The hourly rate for private lawyers in Commonwealth family and civil law matters has increased. From 1 July 2024, the hourly rate in Commonwealth family and civil law matters increased from $150 to...

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Tonight: Important Updates on the Laws of Modern Slavery

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Online - Thursday, 22 August 2024

With the recent passing of the Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 (Cth), establishing an independent Anti-Slavery...

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National Legal Aid Survey of Private Practitioners

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National Legal Aid has engaged researchers from the Social Policy Research Centre at UNSW to conduct a survey of Legal Aid Private Practitioners.

The results of the survey will inform the future...

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Tonight: WBF AGM

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Women Barristers Forum

The Women Barristers Forum will be holding its 2024 Annual General Meeting as a hybrid event via Zoom and in person at Banco Chambers on Wednesday, 21 August 2024 at 5.00pm.

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Tonight: What I have learned as the LGBTQI+ Advocate for Change

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Online - Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Please note, this CPD was advertised earlier for a different date that unfortunately did not go ahead.

At the end of Sharyn Hall SC's ‘reign’ as the LGBTQI+...

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Samuel Peter Gullotta (1956-2024)

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Vale and Funeral Notice

Samuel Gullotta, formerly of Edmund Barton Chambers and Sixth Floor St James Hall Chambers has passed away.

A Requiem Mass will be held on Saturday, 24 August 2024 at...

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Tonight: Gender pay gap in the legal profession

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In person - Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Organised by the Women Barristers Forum, join Kate Eastman SC of New Chambers to consider the earning gap between male and female barristers as a structural...

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Tomorrow: Swearing In Ceremony for Richard McHugh SC to Supreme Court of NSW

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Appointment

A formal ceremony to mark the appointment of Richard McHugh SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of NSW and a Judge of Appeal will be held on Tuesday, 20 August 2024 at 9:15am in the Banco...

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Increased Funding Needed to Ensure Access to Justice

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Media Release

The NSW Bar Association supports calls for the increased funding of legal assistance services to ensure that everyone has access to justice.

Click here for the media release.

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Expressions of Interest for the Federal Court of Australia

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The Australian Government is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified people interested in appointment as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia. Applications are now open and...

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Tonight: 15 Bobber - Justices Taylor, Chin and Paingakulam

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The 15 Bobber for Justice Ingmar Taylor, Justice David Chin and Justice Jane Paingakulam will be held on Friday, 16 August 2024 in the NSW Bar Association Common Room. The 15 Bobber will begin at...

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2025 John Koowarta Scholarship – applications open

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The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an approved course of study that is a prerequisite to admission as a legal...

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Rescheduled: What I have learned as the LGBTQI+ Advocate for Change

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This CPD which was scheduled for Wednesday, 7 August 2024 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date. Members will be notified of the new date via InBrief and all current participants...

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Today: Mastering Direct Access: Navigating Pitfalls and Best Practices

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In person – Thursday, 15 August 2024

Navigate the complexities and mitigate the professional risks associated with Direct Access briefs by joining our specialised CPD session, hosted by Thomas...

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Today/ tomorrow: Ceremonial Sittings of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

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Appointments

On behalf of the Hon Chief Alstergren, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Div 1) and (Div 2) invites members of the Bar to attend the following ceremonial sittings to...

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NCAT positions vacant

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Appointments

Below are links to the NCAT Member Recruitment advertisements that have recently been posted on the DCJ Careers site and on IworkforNSW:

Full-time Principal Member – Administrative...

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Potential Disruption to Courts and Tribunals Tomorrow

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The Department of Communities and Justice has provided the following details.

As you may be aware, Sheriff’s Officers that are members of the Public Service Association (PSA) are currently taking...

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Tomorrow: Farewell Sitting for The Hon Justice Richard Button

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Retirements

The Honourable Justice Richard Button will retire as a Judge of the Common Law Division and an informal farewell sitting to mark this occasion will be held on Thursday 15 August 2024 in...

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Today: Sybil Morrison Lecture – 14 August 2024

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The Diversity and Equality Committee is pleased to invite you to the 2024 Sybil Morrison Lecture. The lecture will be held on 14 August 2024 in the Bar Association Common Room, with arrivals from...

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Full Size Room for Sale at 4 Wentworth Chambers

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Practice Support

The room has built-in cupboards, shelving throughout, robing cupboard, air conditioning, carpet, is painted in neutral tones and located on the eastern side with plenty of natural...

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5 Selborne Chambers for Sale or License

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Practice Support

5 Selborne has chambers available for immediate purchase or license, due to a member being appointed a judge.

Chambers are approx. 20.19 sqm (3415 shares in Counsel's Chambers...

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Federal Court of Australia: Notice to the profession

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Chief Justice Mortimer has issued a Notice to the Profession regarding the publishing of two updated general practice notes that concern foreign judgments (GPN-FRGN Foreign Judgments) and overseas...

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