Wednesday 01 September 2010
The New Barristers’ inaugural Spring Soiree
The New Barristers' Committee invites all barristers under 6 years' call and/or 35 years of age to its inaugural Spring Soiree on 14 October 2010. For more details, download the invitation below. Please note that this is a ticketed event; to secure your place and arrange payment, please refer to the contact details on the invitation.
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Tuesday 31 August 2010
High Court of Australia Sitting Dates for 2011
Download the High Court of Australia Sitting Dates for 2011 below.
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Thursday 26 August 2010
Latest Edition of 'In Brief'
Edition 490 of 'In Brief' is now available.
The deadline for submission of notices for the next edition is 5:00 pm, Tuesday 31 August 2010.
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Thursday 26 August 2010
Federal Court of Australia - Admiralty and Maritime Law Seminar
The Federal Court of Australia will hold an Admiralty and Maritime Law Seminar on 9 November 2010 from 5.15pm until 7.00pm (AEDT). The topics that will be discussed at the seminar include: 'Is it time to consider reform of the Admiralty Act 1988' and 'Demystifying the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 in Admiralty Law'. Guest speakers and commentators include Alexander Street SC, Edward Cox, Gregory Nell SC, Frazer Hunt, Andrew Boxall and Dr James O'Donovan. Download the flyer below. To register for the seminar please complete the registration form.
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Wednesday 25 August 2010
Supreme Court notice to the profession: Practice Court
Practitioners are asked to note that Court 10 will be undergoing refurbishment and upgrading works. As of Wednesday 1 September 2010, all Practice Court matters will be heard in Court 7. Court 7 will remain as the Practice Court until further notice.
Download the notice below.
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Tuesday 24 August 2010
Federal Election results – Mark Dreyfus QC and Adam Bandt
Two members of the Victorian Bar were elected as members of the House of Representatives during the Federal Election on 21 August 2010. Mark Dreyfus QC has been re-elected as Federal Member for the seat of Isaacs, having been first elected in 2007. Adam Bandt was elected as Federal Member for the seat of Melbourne.
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Friday 20 August 2010
ADR CPD Event - The Neighbourhood Justice Centre: the future for Courts in Victoria?
Speakers: The Hon Rob Hulls MP and Magistrate David Fanning
This seminar will be held on Tuesday 19 October 2010 from 5:15 – 6:30pm at the Neighbourhood Justice Centre, 241 Wellington Street Collingwood. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP required by Thursday 14th Oct: phone NJC on 9948 8777 or email njc@justice.vic.gov.au. Download a flyer below.
The seminar is a presentation by the Dispute Resolution Committee of the Victorian Bar. It carries one (1) CPD point.
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Friday 13 August 2010
Federal Magistrates Court Practice Direction No. 1 of 2010
Please see the attached memo and Practice Direction, regarding robing of counsel appearing in the Federal Magistrates Court.
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Wednesday 11 August 2010
Letter to the Editor, Herald Sun
The attached letter has been sent by Michael Colbran QC, Chairman, and Fiona McLeod SC, Chair of the Victorian Bar Equality & Diversity Committee, to the Herald Sun in response to an article written by Alan Howe and published on 9 August 2010.
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Wednesday 11 August 2010
Female advocates in Australian courts - LCA survey results
The LCA is consulting with its constituent bodies regarding the attached Strategy for Advancing Appearances by Female Advocates in Australian Courts, which addresses the findings of the 2009 Court Appearance Survey.
The Bar will be submitting a coordinated response to meet the deadline of 1 September 2010. If you want to comment, please email Denise Bennett by Tuesday 24 August.
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Monday 09 August 2010
Obituary - Jim Kennan SC
It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the death earlier this afternoon of the Honourable Jim Kennan SC.
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Sunday 08 August 2010
ABA Advanced Advocacy Course
The Australian Bar Association’s fifth Advanced Advocacy Course is being held in Melbourne from 17 – 21 January 2011. This is a course run by the profession for the profession. At least two years experience at the Independent Bar is a pre-requisite. The course is particularly suited to senior juniors who wish to hone their skills with the benefit of comments from coaches who include Supreme Court Justices, Australian and International Senior Counsel, and expert performance coaches.
Download a brochure below.
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Friday 06 August 2010
Chief Justice Marilyn Warren A.C - Comments re Appeals Process and Published Judgments
The Chief Justice of Victoria responds to questions from the Herald/Sun newspaper on the Appeal Process and unreported judgments. Read the comments at this link.
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Monday 02 August 2010
Supreme Court of Victoria commercial law conference
Date: Friday 13 August 2010
Time: 2.00pm – 5.45pm
Venue: Banco Court, Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William St, Melbourne
Speakers:
• Alan Archibald QC
• Tony D’Aloisio
• Camille Cameron
• The Honourable Justice James Judd
• Sandra Mayerson
• Leon Zwier
The conference is co-sponsored by the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Centre for Corporate Law and Securities Regulation, Melbourne Law School, in association with the Victorian Bar and the Law Institute of Victoria. Download flyer and registration form below for details.
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Monday 02 August 2010
The Essoign Art Exhibition - Mary Edquist
Mary Edquist at The Essoign Paintings and Collages: 3rd August - 3rd September 2010
Mary Edquist lives in Melbourne and is an emerging artist who commenced her painting career in 2004. Her works show a committed new voice and well organised impulsiveness. Read more in the attachment below.
Opening night - 5.30pm, Wednesday 11 August 2010 in the Essoign. RSVP - Cheryl Asquith 86242056.
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Monday 02 August 2010
Expressions of interest: The 2011 Australian Bar Association Conference in Berlin
Expressions of interest are now being taken for the Australian Bar Association Conference to be held in Berlin from 3 July – 6 July 2011. The names of those interested will be placed on a Priority List to receive a registration brochure prior to any general mailout. See the flyer below for details about registering your interest.
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Monday 02 August 2010
National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference
Brisbane, 27-28 August 2010
Presented by the Law Council of Australia and the National Pro Bono Resource Centre, in conjunction with the Queensland Law Society. Go to the Conference website.
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Monday 02 August 2010
Obituary – The Honourable Steven Strauss QC
It is with deep regret that the Bar Council informs members of the death on Saturday 24 July 2010 at home in Southport, Queensland of The Honourable Steven Strauss QC. He was 88.
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Monday 02 August 2010
Implementation of New Model Conferences in the Children’s Court
In preparation for the implementation of the first phase of the New Model Conferences which will commence on 2 August in the Children’s Court, the Court has prepared a general information sheet designed to assist parties with the new processes.
The following items can be downloaded below:
• Guidelines for the New Model Conferences
• Practice Note 1 of 2010
• General information sheet
• DHS Addendum Report
• Information exchange documents
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Sunday 01 August 2010
Chief Justice Marilyn Warren A.C - Address to the Australian Institute of Administrative Law Conference
The speech titled "The dog that regained its bark: a new era of administrative justice in the Australian states." was given by the Hon. Marilyn Warren A.C., Chief Justice to the Australian Institute of Administrative Law Conference on 23 July.
Read the speech at this link.
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Saturday 31 July 2010
Judicial appointments review
The Department of Justice is currently reviewing the way prospective judicial officers are identified, assessed and appointed. A discussion paper setting out the issues and options for reform has been released by the Attorney-General for community consultation. To read the discussion paper, and information about the review and how to make a submission, go to this website.
Submissions must be received by Tuesday 31 August 2010.
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Friday 30 July 2010
Family Law Amendment Rules 2010
The Family Law Amendment Rules 2010 (No. 1) were registered on 30 July 2010 and come into effect on 1 August 2010.
Please find the explanatory statement and Family Law Amendment Rules 2010
(No.1) attached.
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Tuesday 27 July 2010
New Appointment to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls today announced the appointment of barrister Peter Almond QC to the Supreme Court.
Download the media release below for further details.
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Tuesday 27 July 2010
Bail changes introduced in major review of crime laws
Following the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s review and recommendations, Victoria’s bail system will be updated to clarify confusing or outdated aspects of the Bail Act and modernise the office of bail justice.
Download the Attorney-General’s media release below.
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Thursday 22 July 2010
Supreme Court of Victoria Practice Note No 8 of 2010
Management of Group Proceedings
Download the Practice Note below.
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Thursday 22 July 2010
Victorian Bar opens new Chambers due to demand
The Victorian Bar and its property holding subsidiary announced today two new Chambers - one to be formally opened on 18 August and another to follow next year.
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Friday 16 July 2010
The Bushfire Legal Help Response’
‘The Bushfire Legal Help Response’ is a joint report prepared on behalf of the Victorian Bar and other consortium members of Bushfire Legal Help (BLH). The report contains recommendations arising out of the BLH experience in the aftermath of the 2009 Victorian bushfires.
For any member wishing to see the report, a hard copy will be held in the Bar office – or see the attachment below for further details from Bevan Warner, Managing Director of Victoria Legal Aid.
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Thursday 15 July 2010
New appointees to Supreme Court, Appeal Court and VCAT
Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls today announced the elevation of the Honourable Justice Hartley Hansen to the Court of Appeal and the appointment of barrister Michael Sifris SC to the Supreme Court.
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Wednesday 14 July 2010
Magistrates’ Court of Victoria Practice Direction
Practice Direction No. 3 of 2010 - Summary Case Conference Procedure
This Practice Direction revokes Practice Direction No. 6 of 2009 issued in November 2009.
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Tuesday 13 July 2010
Robing of Counsel in the Federal Magistrates Court (Family Law Jurisdiction)
Counsel will be permitted to robe in the Federal Magistrates Court in Victoria (Family Law Jurisdiction) with effect from 2 August 2010.
A notice setting out all relevant details can be downloaded below.
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Tuesday 13 July 2010
Victorian Bar supports Civil Procedure Bill
The Victorian Bar supports greater efficiencies and the goals of the Civil Procedure Bill but believes there are other reforms that can make a significant difference to the efficiency of the court process in civil matters – and access to justice for all.
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