Inbrief

Bar Knitting is on TONIGHT

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Wellbeing

A reminder that Bar Knitting is on tonight, from 5.30pm in the conference room of Level 22 Chambers. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring show and tell!

And remember - winter is...

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Tonight: Mind Matters: Optimising cognitive energy to increase effectiveness and avoid burnout

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Webinar - Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Cognitive energy is the foundation of high performance, and optimising it is the key to avoiding burnout.

In this seminar on Tuesday, 28 February 2023 at 5.00pm,...

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2023 Sydney CPD Conference

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Hybrid - Saturday, 11 March 2023

Registrations for in-person and virtual attendance at the 2023 Sydney CPD Conference will close on Thursday, 2 March 2023. The 2023 Sydney Regional Conference will...

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Hamish Macdonald in conversation Safdar Ahmed

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Join journalist Hamish Macdonald, in conversation with the award-winning author and artist Safdar Ahmed, presented by RACS and Baker McKenzie from 6.30pm on Thursday, 9 March 2023 at Baker McKenzie.... Read more >

Australian Human Rights Commission: Australian Human Rights Act Position Paper Launch

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Tuesday, 7 March 2023

The Australian Human Rights Commission is releasing the second Free + Equal Position Paper outlining a proposal for an Australian Human Rights Act.

Join some of Australia’s...

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Tonight: Tutor Reader Seminar 2023

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Online - Monday, 27 February 2023

Join presenters, Neil Williams SC, Patrick Griffin SC, Alison Hammond, and chair Robert Hollo SC, for a 1.5 hour Tutor Reader Seminar on Monday, 27 February 2023 at...

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International Women’s Day Lunch

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In-person - Wednesday, 8 March 2023

The Women Lawyers Association of NSW, the NSW Bar Association’s Diversity and Equality Committee and the Women Barristers Forum invite you to lunch at Jardin St...

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Reminder: Expressions of interest to join the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Board are closing in one week on Thursday 2 March 2023.

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The Board will have important advisory and decision-making functions when voluntary assisted dying becomes available in NSW on 28 November 2023.

To learn more about this opportunity and the...

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Room for Sale In University Chambers

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Practice Support

An opportunity to purchase a large external corner room (approximately 31 sqm) has become available at University Chambers located at levels 9 and 10, 167 Macquarie Street Sydney,...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Acting Judge Michael Allen

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Acting Judge Michael Allen as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower on Level 21 on...

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Appointment of new Bar Practice Course Director

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The NSW Bar Association is pleased to announce the appointment, from June 2023, of Ralphed Notley, of University Chambers, as the next Bar Practice Course Director.

The Course Director is appointed...

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Sydney WorldPride 2023

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Sydney is currently hosting WorldPride between 17 February and 5 March 2023. WorldPride is a global LGBTQIA+ festival that aims to promote and advocate for LGBTQIA+ human rights around the world....

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Ash Wednesday

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Diversity

Ash Wednesday, or the Day of Ashes, in the Western Christian tradition marks the first day of Lent, a period of penitential preparation for Easter. Lent commemorates the 40 days that Jesus...

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Dennis Richard Benson (1953-2023)

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Funeral Notice

Dennis Benson’s funeral will be held at St. James Church, King St Sydney on Thursday, 2 March 2023 from 10.30am

The wake will follow at La Riviera Dining, 170 Phillip St, Sydney.

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Tonight: WBF Ordinary Meeting

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Wednesday, 22 February 2023

The Women Barristers Forum is meeting on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 at 5.00pm. All women barristers are invited to join us for this meeting. It will be held in the 12...

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Tonight: How to capture the value of your effort

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In person - Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Join Katherine Oldfield, Frederick Jordan Chambers, and Kirralee Young, 6 St James Hall Chambers, on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 at 5.00pm for a seminar on...

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ATO Meet & Greet networking event

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In person - Tuesday, 14 March 2023

The national leadership group for legal services in the Australian Taxation Office, together with the NSW Bar Association Practice Development Committee, would...

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Tomorrow: New Barristers Committee Coffee Catchup

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The NBC’s next coffee catch up for under 5s is at 9.00am on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 at the Naked Duck, 60 Martin Place. The guests are Naomi Sharp SC and Madeleine Ellicott, both of Sixth Floor...

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Tomorrow: Retirement for Justice Robert Macfarlan

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Appointments

The formal ceremony to mark the retirement of Justice Robert Macfarlan as a Judge of the Court of Appeal will be held in Banco Court on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 at 9.15am.

All...

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Tonight: “Should my client accept that offer or litigate?” A novel and comprehensive methodology for valuing litigation claims and exposures

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Online - Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Join presenter Hugh Stowe of 5 Wentworth Chambers, and chair John Fernon SC for a webinar this Tuesday, 21 February 2023 at 5.00pm.

A prudent party should settle...

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NSW Regional Women Lawyers Association

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The launch of New South Wales Regional Women Lawyers will be held on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 from 5.00pm in Newcastle.

NSW Regional Women Lawyers Inc has been established by a group of energetic...

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2023 World Day of Social Justice

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Diversity

20 February marks the United Nations World Day of Social Justice. This year’s theme, ‘Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunity for Social Justice’, focuses on strengthening...

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Dennis Richard Benson (1953-2023)

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Vale

Dennis Benson of William Deane Chambers passed away on 17 February 2023. He was admitted to practise at the Bar in 1987.

Funeral arrangement details will be circulated via InBrief.

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Tonight: Section 90AE, Family Law Act and the trio in property settlement proceedings: tax, trusts and third parties

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Online - Monday, 20 February 2023

Join the Family Care and Adoption Committee for a CPD conducted by Scott Richardson of Culwulla Chambers from 5.00pm on Monday, 20 February 2023.

Section 90AE of...

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