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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Creating more disability inclusive workplaces
Last Thursday, to mark International Day for People with Disability, the Law Society held a fascinating panel discussion exploring leadership and participation in the law for people with disabilities. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Incorporated Legal Practice Toolkit
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To assist practitioners with their regulatory obligations relating to establishing and operating an incorporated legal practice the Law Society’s Incorporated Legal Practice Toolkit has been comprehensively updated. It is now available on the Regulatory Compliance page of the Law Society’s website here. |
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Mock Law volunteers needed
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We are seeking volunteers to write mock scripts and scenarios for the 2022 Mock Trial and Mock Mediation competitions. An integral part of the Law Society’s community legal education projects since 1981, the Mock Law program is an excellent opportunity to increase public awareness of the legal process, connect with the wider community, and support future members of the legal profession. Find out more. |
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FLIP Buzzwords: Leadership
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As the pace and volatility of change picks up, the role of leaders and the importance of leadership grows. The final FLIP Buzzwords for 2021 will explore self, team, and organisation-wide leadership as both a skillset and a mindset. Find out more. |
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Digital Contract Services coming soon
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The Electronic Contract for Sales (ECOS) will be replaced with the Digital Contracts Service (DCS) in early 2022. This new system aims to improve and facilitate your experience purchasing and accessing contracts for sale of land and contracts for sale of business. To access this new service, you are required to login via LawID. Law Society members receive discounts on contract downloads. For more information, email dcs@lawsociety.com.au. |
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On the menu this week
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Roasted seafood platter with salmon, fresh white fish and prawns, lemon for squeezing, crisp herb roasted vegetable medley, salad of roasted nectarines, rocket and pickled eshallots, and steamed “Mrs. Beeton’s” plum puddings with thick vanilla custard and cranberry jelly. Order by 10am Tuesday for Friday delivery. |
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COVID-19 UPDATES
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NSW COVID-19 statistics
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NSW recorded 208 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night from 61,132 tests. Zero deaths were recorded in the same time period. NSW Health said today that 94.6 per cent of people aged 16 and over have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 92.8 per cent of people aged 16 and over have had two doses
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Land and Environment Court update
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Arrangements Policy has been replaced by a new Policy effective from1 December 2021. The revised Policy sets out arrangements consistent with current NSW Government requirements and is also available on the LEC website here. |
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Supreme Court holiday period arrangements
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The Supreme Court’s registry public counter has reopened and will be operating from 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday until Friday, 17 December 2021. The attached summary outlines arrangements for the Court and registry during the law vacation period (Monday, 20 December 2021 – Friday, 28 January 2022). |
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TGA provisionally approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Pfizer vaccine as safe and effective for use among 5 to 11-year-old children in Australia. Subject to final considerations and recommendations from the vaccination experts on the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), and other related approvals, the Australian Government will start rolling out the Pfizer vaccine to 5 to 11-year-olds from 10 January 2022. Read the Government’s release here. |
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NSW Government Gazette: Public Health Order
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A public health order repealing and remaking the Public Health (COVID-19 Self-Isolation) Order (No 3) 2021 with some changes, including omitting provisions about persons in high COVID-19 risk premises, has been gazetted. Read it here.
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WHAT'S ON
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Dispute Resolution and the Court pathway under the FCFCOA - Family law fundamentals
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Tuesday 7 December 2021
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Mandatory rule 6.1 - all law
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Wednesday 8 December 2021
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Human rights in the maritime industry
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Friday 10 December 2021
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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2022 Land Tax Information, early assessments and clearance certificates
Revenue NSW has published information regarding thresholds and land tax rates for 2022. Land Tax Notice of Assessments for 2022 will be sent from Wednesday 5 January 2022 onwards. Early Issue Notice of Assessments for 2022 can be requested in certain circumstances. Section 47 clearance certificates for early January 2022 settlements can be requested from 13 December 2021. Read more.
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New Community Land laws 1 December 2021 and LRS forms
NSW LRS will continue to accept dealings and plans dated before 1 December 2021 on the old forms. Where the dealing or plan was not signed or dated before 1 December 2021, the revised forms and requirements of the new legislation apply. Read more.
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Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act orders register
This register, published by NSW Fair Trading, records stop work orders, prohibition orders, building work orders and enforceable undertakings issued by the Building Commissioner under the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020.
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Electronic witnessing provisions
The Electronic Transactions Amendment (Remote Witnessing) Bill 2021 (NSW) received Assent and commenced on 29 November 2021. The amending legislation:
- Provides that the electronic witnessing provisions in Part 2B of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 operate indefinitely.
- Clarifies, in the context of electronic witnessing, the meaning of ‘original document’, the document’s place of execution, and the law applicable to documents executed outside of NSW.
- Amends the Oaths Act 1900 so that oaths, affidavits and statutory declarations may be made before Australian legal practitioners. Statutory declarations may be made before persons authorised to receive statutory declarations under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 (Cth) (this amendment expires 1 January 2023).
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Employment law
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations: recent challenges to Public Health Orders
By The Law Society's Employment Law Committee >
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Environmental law
‘Hot law’: Law Society briefing paper identifies trends in climate change litigation
By Andrew Small >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Unlock equity in your home to buy an investment property sooner
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As a lawyer, leverage your profession and access exclusive home loan benefits to grow your portfolio. Virtual applications are now being accepted. PLUS, Law Society members receive $500 cashback upon loan settlement. Ask us how. |
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Six weeks free when you join Bupa
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Join today to access a range of health and wellness services as well as great corporate discounts to help you live a longer, healthier, happier life. Get six weeks free when you join Bupa on a selected combined Hospital and Extras cover. Call 134 135 and quote ID 2108747. Offer ends 31 December 2021. |
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Help protect what matters most
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Get peace of mind this year with our partner NobleOak Life Insurance.
- 10 percent lifetime discount on Life cover*
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