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Notice to the Profession - Artificial intelligence use in the Federal Court of Australia - 30 April 2025

The Judges of the Federal Court of Australia have been considering and discussing the development of either Guidelines or a Practice Note in relation to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by practitioners and court users.

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International Bar Association - Gender Parity in the Legal Profession initiative - 22 April 2025

The International Bar Association is currently running a global survey aimed at women legal practitioners and those who have left the profession in the last five years.

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High Court Amendment (Fees and Other Measures) Rules 2025 - 05 March 2025

These Amendment Rules of Court, signed by the Justices of the High Court of Australia on 28 February 2025 are made by the Justices under the Judiciary Act 1903, the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and the High Court of Australia Act 1979.

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Federal Court Notice to the Profession and General Practice Note - Commencement of three region trial for duty (urgent) applications - 03 February 2025

Duty (urgent) work is a significant and important part of the Federal Court of Australia’s work. On 3 February 2025, the Court will commence a trial of a new approach to listing and determining duty (urgent) applications in all registries of the Court.

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High Court of Australia Practice Directions - 20 December 2024

The High Court of Australia has issued two new practice directions

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High Court of Australia - Protocol for obtaining pro bono legal assistance and appointing amicus curiae - 20 December 2024

The High Court of Australia has launched its new protocol for obtaining pro bono legal assistance and appointing amicus curiae.

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Vale the Hon Thomas Eyre Forrest Hughes AO KC - 02 December 2024

It is with deep regret that I acknowledge, on behalf of the national Bar, the death of the Hon. Thomas E.F. Hughes AO KC, who died on 28 November 2024, two days after his 101st birthday.

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A message from the Outgoing President - 22 November 2024

A message from Mr Peter Dunning KC on the end of his term as President of the ABA

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Barristers and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 - 15 November 2024

The submission from the ABA, among others, appears to have had a positive impact on the development of the Anti-Money Laundering Bill

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Consultation re proposed amendment of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Development Rules (Barristers) 2015 pursuant to section 427(5)(b) of the Legal Profession Uniform Law. - 22 August 2024

The Australian Bar Association invites comments and submissions on a proposal to amend Rule 9(1) of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Development Rules (Barristers) 2015 to add a further category of ‘(e) Equality and Wellbeing’.

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