Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Blackburn Chambers Canberra's Leading Barristers ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://blackburnchambers.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## News - [News](https://blackburnchambers.com/blog) - Blackburn Chambers is Canberra’s original, largest and most prestigious barristers’ chambers. Whilst we are Canberra barristers our members practise in all Australian jurisdictions. Blackburn is a modern, progressive and newly refurbished chambers. The barristers at Blackburn practice in a wide range of areas, including commercial law and equity, common law, administrative law, employment law, criminal law, family law, constitutional law, and many others. - [Dr Sage Leslie a Finalist for Barrister of the Year](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/dr-sage-leslie-a-finalist-for-barrister-of-the-year) - We are thrilled to hear that the hard work and dedication of our wonderful Dr Sage Leslie is a finalist for the Women in Law Barrister of the Year awards! We already knew she was exceptional but it is gratifying to see external recognition of her dedication and abilities. Check out Sage and the other - [Marcus Hassall and Security for Costs](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/marcus-hassall-and-security-for-costs) - Congratulations to our Marcus Hassall for his excellent work in University of Canberra v Zierholtz@UC Pty Ltd [2020] ACTCA 45. Sometimes it is easy to treat security for costs cavalierly and not understand some of the intricacies surrounding the issue. This authority definitely repays the reading given its excellent summary of authority relating to - [Apprehended and Actual Bias of Judicial Officers](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/apprehended-and-actual-bias-of-judicial-officers) - Have a question about apprehended or actual bias of a Judge, contact us. - [Blackburn News: Blackburn Going International](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/blackburn-news-blackburn-going-international) - Exciting times at Blackburn. Our John Masters has a number of international engagements coming up. In our view, they reflect John's skill and how sought after he is, even internationally. John will be presenting at the prestigious Cambridge University International Symposium on Economic Crime, where he will be presenting a paper on “Issues of sovereignty - [Blackburn Cases: Interesting Long Service Leave Decision](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/blackburn-cases-interesting-long-service-leave-decision) - Our wonderful James Macken was recently involved in a very interesting case involving long service leave entitlements. Check it out here for a good read. - [Life as a Barrister in the ACT: Mythbusting and Hard Truths](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/life-as-a-barrister-in-the-act-mythbusting-and-hard-truths) - Our wonderful Kristy Katavic has provided some very valuable insights about the ACT Bar in a recent article published for the ACT Women's Lawyers Association. One of the wonderful things about our members, and Kristy, in particular, is that they are heavily involved in and supportive of the work of the Women Lawyers Association. We - [Blackburn Decisions: Our Philip Walker SC successful in the Supreme Court](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/blackburn-decisions-our-philip-walker-sc-successful-in-the-supreme-court) - Great new Supreme Court decision from McWilliam AsJ published on Austlii, and we are not just saying that because our Philip Walker SC was successful. A good example of Blackburn's expertise in these area as a set of premier Canberra Barristers. - [Blackburn News: ACT Bar Association Media Release](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/blackburn-news-act-bar-association-media-release) - As some may know, our members here at Blackburn don't merely sit in an ivory tower and focus on their own matters. Our barristers have a passionate interest in law reform with many serving as members of the ACT Bar Council. Recently, the ACT Government has proposed some significant changes to the Crimes Act and - [Blackburn Law Reform: Our Barristers Contribute](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/blackburn-law-reform-our-barristers-contribute) - The Law Council of Australia has released a strong statement in support of setting aside the proposed Family Court merger bills. Family law issues are complex. They involve difficult family dynamics, balancing of interests, and sometimes the very best and worst of humanity. Here at Blackburn, our barristers care about law reform and our - [Blackburn Barristers in Doyle's Guide: Celebrating Success](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/blackburn-barristers-in-doyles-guide-celebrating-success) - Our barristers have achieved some excellent rankings in Doyle's Guide as Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Barristers in the ACT for 2019. Congratulations to Philip Walker SC, WD Brodie Buckland, Kristy Katavic, and Graeme Blank for their leading ranking. Congratulations also to Chris Erskine SC, Bryan Meagher SC, Robert Clynes, Athol Opas, and Peter Woulfe - [Blackburn Decisions: Our Peter Woulfe in an Interesting Comcare Matter](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/blackburn-decisions-our-peter-woulfe-in-an-interesting-comcare-matter) - Our Peter Woulfe in an Interesting Comcare Matter - [CPD Alert: Marcus Hassall presents 'Civil Confiscation under the Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003 'Instrument of Justice or Oppression?'](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/cpd-alert-marcus-hassall-presents-civil-confiscation-under-the-confiscation-of-criminal-assets-act-2003-instrument-of-justice-or-oppression) - On Thursday 4 July 2019 our Marcus Hassall will be presenting on Civil Confiscation under the Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003. - [Blackburn Barrister's in the News: Child Protection Secrecy](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/blackburn-barristers-in-the-news-child-protection-secrecy) - Our Head of Chambers Philip Walker SC and our James Haddock talk to the Canberra Times about the secrecy provisions surrounding child protection matters. - [Blackburn Barristers In the News: Our Parental-leave Policy an ACT First](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/blackburn-barristers-in-the-news-our-parental-leave-policy-an-act-first) - In August 2018 Canberra's Blackburn Chambers announced an ACT-first parental leave policy it is hoped will encourage more women to join the bar. - [Our First Blackburn Blog Post](https://blackburnchambers.com/general/canberrabarristers) - This is our place for celebrating the work of our members. 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