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Expressions of Interest: Land and Environment Court Associate to Chief Judge

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A vacancy exists for an associate to the Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court of NSW. The position of Associate is responsible for the provision of high level support services as an...

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Tomorrow: Swearing in Ceremony for Richard Weinstein SC

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Richard Weinstein SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held in Banco Court on Wednesday, 1 February 2023 at...

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President's message

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This week marks the Opening of Law Term and the resumption of Opening of Law Term church services and ceremonies, following their postponement last year due to the Omicron outbreak of COVID-19. A...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Gemma Slack-Smith

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Appointments

A Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Gemma Slack-Smith as a Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales will be held in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court...

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Swearing in Ceremony for John Arms

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Appointments

A Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of John Arms as a Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales will be held in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court on...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Julie Zaki

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Appointments

A Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Julie Zaki as a Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales will be held in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court on...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Michael Maher

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Appointments

A Full Bench ceremony to mark the swearing-in of Michael Maher as a Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales will be held in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre Local Court on...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Sarah Hopkins

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Sarah Hopkins as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower on Level 21 on Thursday, 2...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Lara Gallagher

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Lara Gallagher as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales will be held in John Maddison Tower on Level 21 on Thursday, 16...

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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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Swearing in Ceremony for Richard Weinstein SC

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Richard Weinstein SC as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held in Banco Court on Wednesday, 1 February 2023 at...

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Swearing in Ceremony for Deborah Sweeney

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Appointments

The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Deborah Sweeney as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will be held in Banco Court on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 at...

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Exchanging Ideas: First Nations Consensus in Constitutional Reform, Nation Building and Treaty Making Processes

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Date and time: Saturday, 4 February 2023, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Venue: Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, Sydney (Admission is complimentary, however registrations are now...

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Expressions of Interest: Voluntary Assisted Dying Board

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NSW Health is planning for the implementation of voluntary assisted dying to ensure it is safe, accessible and aligns with the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 (NSW).

As part of the implementation...

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Industrial Relations Commission Security Protocols Update

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Message from the Industrial Relations Commission

The Commission, in consultation with the Sheriff’s office, have reviewed the security arrangements in place at the Commission in Parramatta and...

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Australia Day Honours

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Personalia

The Honourable James Leslie Allsop AO was made a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the 2023 Australia Day Honours for eminent service to the judiciary and to...

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Expressions of Interest: NT Mediators Panel

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The Northern Territory Government is calling for expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified persons to become members of a Mediators Panel under the Petroleum Regulations 2020...

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New Barristers Committee Coffee Catchup

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The NBC’s coffee catch up for under 5s is Monday, 6 February 2023 at 11.00am at the Naked Duck, 60 Martin Place. The guests are Dominique Hogan Doran SC of 5 Wentworth, Ingrid King of Tenth Floor...

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Whitlam's Legal Transformations

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An inaugural half day seminar on the contemporary relevance of the legal transformations of the Whitlam government will be held on Friday, 17 February 2023 from 1.00pm in the Federal Court of...

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Commencement of Law Term Services

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The Schedule of Commencement Services for the 2023 Law Term is available here.

The updated version includes the Coptic Orthodox Divine Liturgy on Monday, 6 February 2023, and the Islamic Service on...

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Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment

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On 13 December 2022, key provisions in the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth) commenced, amending inter alia the Sex Discrimination Act 1984...

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The Honourable Ian Vitaly Gzell AM KC (1941-2022)

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The Honourable Ian Vitaly Gzell AM KC, former judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, passed away on 22 December 2022. He was admitted to practise at the Bar in December 1965 and was...

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New Legal Aid NSW policies for funding Independent Children’s Lawyers

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The Legal Aid NSW Board has introduced new policies for funding Independent Children’s Lawyers in family law proceedings.

The policies for funding ICLs apply from 9th January 2023. See Policy...

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Federal Court Legislation Amendment Rules 2022

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On Thursday, 12 January 2023, the Federal Court Legislation Amendment Rules 2022 were registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. These Amendment Rules, which commence today, amend the Federal...

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High Court of Australia (Fees) Regulations 2022

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The High Court of Australia (Fees) Regulations 2022 prescribes the fees payable for proceedings in the High Court of Australia and for the execution of the process of the Court. It repeals and...

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