Monday Briefs

4 July 2022

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

This NAIDOC week is an important opportunity for all Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! Whether it’s calling out bad bail reform which we know has a disproportionate effect on Indigenous peoples, calling out racism, championing an increase in Indigenous solicitors or advocating for Constitutional change, there is strength in doing this together. 

Keep an eye out in your mailbox this week for your brand spanking new Law Society Journal. It’s a fantastic read and looking forward to getting your feedback on the new look and content. Continue reading >

   

NEWS
Thought Leadership: Protecting human rights in NSW
Our expert panellists will provide an overview of the drafting and implementation of Queensland’s Human Rights Act 2019 and the Queensland Human Rights Commission’s role and explore the potential future enactment of legislation in NSW. Join us in person or online for this insightful and engaging discussion. Find out more
The Law Society of New South Wales 2022 Conference and Member Awards
We are pleased to launch our inaugural Law Society of New South Wales 2022 Conference and Member Awards. Over two days, the innovative program will explore issues and trends impacting today’s legal professional, providing upskilling opportunities to ensure continued excellence in the delivery of legal services. The awards evening will recognise members and their valuable contribution to the profession and the community. Find out more

Swearing in ceremonies
Dr Nicholas Chen SC has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales to sit in the Common Law Division. A formal ceremony to mark the occasion will be held in Banco Court, on Level 13, at 9.15am on Monday 11 July 2022.
New Chief Executive of the Judicial Commission of NSW
The Chief Justice, the Hon. Andrew Bell, in his capacity as President of the Judicial Commission of New South Wales, has today announced the appointment of Ms Una Doyle as Chief Executive of the Judicial Commission, to replace Mr Ernie Schmatt AM PSM who retired earlier this year. Read more. 
Dr James Popple appointed Law Council CEO 
The Law Council of Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr James Popple as its new Chief Executive Officer. Read more. 
Relocation of Central Local Court to the Downing Centre
As previously advised, from Monday 4 July 2022, the listing calendar for Central Local Court will be transferred to the Downing Centre. Please refer to the Downing Centre’s daily break up for details of courtroom allocations. If you have a defended custody hearing listed in the Downing Centre from Monday 4 July 2022 and you do not require your client to appear in person, please send an email to the Registry at least 72 hours before the commencement of the hearing, and a s77 order to appear by way of AVL will be made.
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 – Special Guest Address Announced
The Honourable Justice Lea Armstrong, NSW Supreme Court & President of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has will be the Special Guest Address at this years Specialist Accreditation Conference. This years conference is taking place at the ICC, Sydney on 4 August followed by a day of online learning 5 August. Secure your place today. Learn more. ​​​
Explore the artisan indulgence and expertise of French cuisine
Continuing to showcase the artful techniques of French cuisine, this week we are serving confit duck legs - duck legs cured in salt and slowly cooked at a low temperature for incredibly tender meat. Order here by 10am Tuesday 5 July for delivery Friday 8 July 2022.

 

WHAT'S ON
Essentials for lawyers – mandatory rule 6.1 – face to face 
Monday 11 July 2022
Advocating at NCAT – face-to-face workshop
Tuesday 19 July 2022
Staying Well in the Law: Understanding ADHD
Wednesday 20 July 2022
Federal Court of Australia – Admiralty and Maritime Seminar
28 July 2022
35th LAWASIA Conference
18 to 21 November 2022
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
EVENTS CALENDAR
LAWINFORM CPD CALENDAR

 

 

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chief Magistrates Memorandum 28 – Covid 19
The Memorandum commences today, Monday, 4 July 2022. Some of the key points include presiding magistrates may direct court users in their courtrooms to wear masks and appearances in civil matters will be heard in accordance with the new Practice Note Civ 1  (i.e., appearances will be remote in all instances except for General Division hearings). Continue reading. 

Fee increases - Administrative Appeals Tribunal 
For certain applications filed for review with the Tribunal there will be fee increases from the 1 July 2022. Read more. 

Court of Appeal's Decisions of Interest 
The Court of Appeal's Decisions of Interest Bulletin is now available here. 

July LSJ Service DirectoryFor practitioners wishing to view missing wills notices or practice for sale/purchase advertisements please visit the July LSJ Service Directory here.  

Amendments to the Bail Act 2013
The Bail Amendment Act 2022 passed both Houses, Nicholas Broadbent, Public Defenders Chambers, and Rose Khalilizadeh, ,Forbes Chambers, have produced a preliminary paper on the operation and implications of s 22B of the Act. Read more. 

 

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Workers compensation: psychological injuries arising out of COVID-19
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IN THE PRESS
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NAIDOC Week 2022: The political will has arrived, now give the voice a timetable Read more

 

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