New Silks, appointments, events, forthcoming national and international conferences, CPD Seminars, and more …
QCAT – Appointment of Members and Adjudicators
The Attorney-General, The Hon. Cameron Dick MP, has announced that twenty members and adjudicators have been appointed to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) which commenced on 1 December, 2009.
The appointments included four members of the Bar Association of Queensland. The Association congratulates Senior Member, Richard Oliver and Members, Susan Gardiner, Bridget Mandikos and Adjudicator, Trevor Davern.
Underprivileged Childrens’ Education Program
There remains time to donate to UCEP for the 2010 education of children living in slums in Bangladesh (remembering that 100% of any donation goes to UCEP). Perhaps you would like to make a donation in the memory of the late Justice Peter Dutney who visited a number of these schools.
A cheque can be forwarded directly to Dan O’Gorman S.C. (who will be visiting at least one of those schools in December 2009 but at no cost to UCEP) and he will also be checking with Australia’s High Commissioner in Bangladesh to ensure that, in the opinion of the Australian High Commission, UCEP is adhering to its Charter. Please contact Dan O’Gorman for further information.
Call for papers – 25th Annual Calabro SV Consulting Family Law Residential, 13 – 14 August 2010
The 25th Annual Calabro SV Consulting Family Law Residential, presented in partnership by the Queensland Law Society and the Family Law Practitioner’s Association will be held on Friday 13 to Saturday 14 August 2010 at Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast. In 2010, the organising committee invite a call for papers on topics for the two-day program. To express your interest in presenting, please send a 200 word abstract of your nominated topic, along with your CV to Ms Rachel Castles r.castles@qls.com.au, by Thursday January 21 2010. The committee also invites suggestions on topics generally, including ideas for panel/workshop scenarios within the program and these can also be emailed to r.castles@qls.com.au
TC Beirne School of Law — 2010 Master of Laws
Information is now available about the TC Beirne School of Law 2010 Master of Laws (LLM) program. UQ’s LLM has recently undergone a major review and a number of progressive changes are planned over the next two years to meet the specific and varied needs of law graduates in the work force. These changes include more courses in areas of law which are particularly relevant to Queensland and increased flexibility in modes of delivery. The majority of courses will be taught intensively, either in blocks of four days or in two blocks of two days, at UQ’s St Lucia campus or at Brisbane city venues. LLM courses can be taken individually and may be used as credit towards the Master of Laws, provided participants meet the program entry requirements and undertake assessment. If you would like further information about the TC Beirne School of Law postgraduate programs, please contact Mrs Jennifer Gibbons on 3365 8824, j.gibbons@law.uq.edu.au or visit www.law.uq.edu.au/master-of-laws
Project for Perfect Patents
A new initiative by Queensland University of Technology and IP Australia designed to improve patent examination and the quality of patents was being launched on November 9 2009.
Peer-to-Patent Australia uses Web 2.0 technology to allow experts within the community to review participating patent applications and bring relevant prior art to the attention of IP Australia’s patent examiners. The project is based on the successful Peer-to-Patent projects run out of the New York Law School (NYLS) in the United States and is the result of the collaborative efforts between QUT and NYLS. For more details on Peer-to-Patent Australia, go to www.peertopatent.org.au.
Bar Association of Queensland Wine Society
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members enjoyed the final BAQ Wine Society event of the year with an evening showcasing of champagne and sparkling wines. Thanks to Simon Arms from Auscellardoor for the flow of Moët Champagne, Veuve Cliquot, Ruinart and Chandon. Favourites of the evening were the Ruinart Blanc de Blanc and the Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2003. Thanks also to Brett from Moët for his informative discussion on sparkling wines.
If you have any ideas or requests for 2010 Wine Society event splease send through to celeste@qldbar.asn.au
To order logon to www.auscellardoor.com.au or phone 1800 088 022
Niseko Conference – 18-21 January 2010
Internet Law for Professionals is the theme of the Niseko Conference 2010 which will take place at Niseko Hirafu, Japan from 18 to 21 January 2010. Attendance at the conference has been accredited 5 CPD points. For more information, visit www.nisekoconference.com
The New Legal Challenges: Global Warming and Financial Freeze
– 5th World Bar Conference – 1-5 April 2010
Expressions of interest are now being taken for the 5th World Bar Conference to be held in Sydney between 1 to 5 April, 2010.
The Conference will commence on 1 April 2010 with an Opening Reception at the Sydney Opera House. The Business Sessions will be held on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 April at the Sheraton on the Park. The Conference will conclude with a Gala Dinner at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Sunday 4 April.
The names of those interested will be placed on a Priority List to receive a registration brochure prior to any general distribution. Please send your full contact details to honsec@austbar.asn.au
Further updated information can be obtained at www.worldbaronline.com
