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Expressions of interest for criminal case conference convenors and mediators - ACT Supreme Court

The ACT Supreme Court is seeking expressions of interest from experienced legal practitioners for inclusion on the Criminal case Conference Convenors panel and the Mediators panel.

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AI Practice Notes and Judicial Guidelines Commencement : 3 February 2025

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court practice note commences on Monday 3 February 2025. The practice note can be viewed here.

District Court

The District Court adopts the Supreme Court practice note...

Amendment to the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules - Amendment to Various Rules and UCPR Forms: Use of Generative AI

Members should be aware of the amendments outlined below that commence on 3 February 2025.

The following rules have been amended:

• Rule 31.4: Court may direct party to furnish witness statement

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Notice to the Profession - Commencement of three region trial for duty (urgent) applications

On the 3rd of February 2025, the Federal Court of Australia will commence a trial of a new approach to listing and determining duty (urgent) applications in all registries of the Court.

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World Interfaith Harmony Week

Diversity

UN World Interfaith Harmony Week is celebrated in the first week of February each year. It encourages the spread of interfaith harmony and goodwill.

The week was first designated by the...