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NEWS
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State of the NSW Legal Profession Interactive Report
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We are excited to mark our 180th anniversary with the launch of the new State of the NSW Legal Profession Interactive Report - a membership benefit designed to give you a greater understanding of the shape of the legal profession. We hope our members enjoy this immersive look into our diverse profession and gain insights into the provision of legal services across the state. View report. |
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Law Society holiday closure
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The Law Society of New South Wales will be closed from Friday 23 December 2022 through to Friday 6 January 2023. During this period, the Law Society will operate with a skeleton staff which will service specific licensing functions. The Law Society’s Phillip Street building and most services to the profession and public, however, will be closed.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, in conjunction with Young Lawyers, invites you to an in-person address to be delivered by Rosemary Kayess.
We encourage legal practitioners to attend, particularly anyone interested in practical ways in which they can support and promote human rights and participation of all persons with disabilities. Find out more. |
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Law Council of Australia South Pacific essay competition
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Congratulations to Loretta Houlahan who has won the Law Council of Australia's International Law Section Essay Competition for Studies in the Law of the South Pacific. You can read the essay here. |
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Position of Associate to the Hon. Justice Sarah Pritchard
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Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Sarah Pritchard of the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales. The appointment will preferably commence in January 2023. This role is part-time, ongoing (3 days a week). Read more here. |
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Acting Commissioner Applications
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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as Acting Commissioners of the Land and Environment Court of NSW. There are a number of positions available. Read more. |
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Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022
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The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 ( Act) received royal assent on 9 November and is now in force.
The increased penalty regime applies immediately. The UCT provisions, which apply from 10 November 2023, expand coverage to small businesses which employ fewer than 100 persons or have an annual turnover of less than $10 million and will apply irrespective of the value of the contract.
See the ACCC media release. |
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Amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021
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On Monday, 28 November 2022 a number of amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 will commence. The attached Update to the Profession details these amendments. |
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Federal Circuit and Family Court - Lighthouse Model Update No. 4
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The Court has released a series of updates to the profession over the past few weeks in advance of the commencement of the expanded Lighthouse Model on 28 November 2022.
Update No.4, which concerns identifying risk at the point of filing, has been published on the website here. |
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On the menu this week
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Kick off the silly season with this week’s festive menu. The star dish of the menu is the mouth-watering pork belly, which is perfectly complemented with a host of classic side dishes, and a rich sugar pie (think caramel tart, but better). Order here before 10am tomorrow, 29 November, for delivery Friday, 2 December 2022. |
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