Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Conduct of practice by practitioners - Barristers and King’s Counsel

117: Status of barristers

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You are a barrister of the High Court. You have powers and privileges. You also have duties and responsibilities. These are the same as barristers have at law, as long as you follow this Act.

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Part 6Conduct of practice by practitioners
Barristers and King’s Counsel

117Status of barristers

  1. Subject to this Act, barristers of the High Court have all the powers, privileges, duties, and responsibilities that barristers have at law.

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