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NEWS
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Membership fee survey
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In November 2020, members were invited to complete an online membership fee survey administered for the Law Society by an independent research company. There was a good response rate across the membership and two lucky members also won a $450 gift card in the survey prize draw. The Law Society Council has been briefed on the survey results, which will be taken into account in setting the 2021/22 membership fee, and we are looking closely at the feedback on Law Society services and benefits. Thank you again to all members who were able to take part in the survey.
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Mandatory Rule 6.1 - Government lawyers
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There are still spots available for our live webinar Mandatory Rule 6.1 - government lawyers on Tuesday 16 March. Hear from legal experts, including Frances Moffitt, Regulatory Compliance Solicitor, Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor and Commissioner John McKenzie, Legal Services Commissioner for NSW on the current issues facing government legal practitioners. Register today. |
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NSW Law Careers Fair 2021 – Exhibitor registrations open
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Boost your firm’s exposure to top law students and graduates from all universities in one day. Register to exhibit now. |
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Save the date - Toongabbie Legal Centre Tax and Equity Seminar
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Toongabbie Legal Centre’s fifth annual Tax and Equity Seminar will be held on Friday 19 March 2021 at Ashurst’s offices, 5 Martin Place, Sydney. The program is being finalised and the Brochure and Registration details will soon follow here. |
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Food delivery service for charity
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Choose from a decadent European dinner with slow cooked duck and porcini mushroom ragout, house-made gnocchi, a lovely eggplant, parsley and tomato salad, focaccia studded with rosemary and thyme, followed by an Italian traditional tiramisu. For a Middle Eastern flavour, enjoy crisp honey and spiced lamb pastilla parcels, pomegranate salad with mint, lemon and sumac, with Moroccan lemon syrup cake to follow. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. |
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WHAT'S ON
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LAWASIA Constitutional and Rule of Law Webinar Series: Formation & Succession in Parliamentary Governments
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18 February 2021 - 11 March 2021
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Mandatory rule 6.1 - planning and environment - live webinar
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22 February 2021
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Australian Academy of Law – Regulatory Enforcement of Directors' Obligations
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22 February 2021
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FLIP Buzzwords: Multidisciplinary Practices
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24 February 2021
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Migration Law Masterclass: Managing Section 501 character cases
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25 February 2021
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Position vacancy – ACT Integrity Commissioner
The Speaker of the ACT Legislative Assembly invites applications for the part-time position of ACT Integrity Commissioner. The appointee must have been a Supreme or Federal Court judge; a justice of the High Court; or a lawyer of at least 10 years’ standing. A seven-year appointment term is available with remuneration and entitlements aligned to those available to Federal Court and ACT Supreme Court judges. Find out more.
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NCAT opportunities
NCAT Member Recruitment advertisements have been posted on I Work for NSW here.
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New mandated eConveyancing documents from 22 March 2021
A reminder of the announcement by the Office of the Registrar General that from 22 March 2021, 29 dealings will become Required Dealings. A Required Dealing signed on or after the date on which the dealing became required, must be lodged electronically. The new Required Dealings include a Variation of lease, Consolidation/Change of by-laws, and Restriction on the use of land - see the Schedule of eDealings for the full list. In coming weeks, a Required Dealings exceptions waiver will also be published.
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Personal Injury Commission updates
The Personal Injury Commission (PIC) has finalised and published the following for commencement on the PIC’s establishment on 1 March 2021:
- The PIC Rules, which establish the practice and procedure for proceedings before the PIC,
- The PIC Procedural Directions, which provide a detailed explanation of the PIC’s procedures,
- The PIC Policies, which set standards of practice for the PIC and the people who use its services, and
- The PIC Delegations, which indicate how functions under the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020, scheme Regulations and Rules will be delegated from 1 March 2021.
Subscribe here to the ‘Towards the PIC’ email list for updates about the PIC. Past versions of the newsletter are available here.
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Claims Assessment and Medical Assessment Guidelines
The new Claims Assessment and Medical Assessment Guidelines applicable to the 1999 Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme have been published online:
- Medical Assessment Guidelines version 5 – pp. 9-48
- Claims Assessment Guidelines version 6 – pp. 49-86
These Guidelines apply to determine transitional matters (i.e. existing matters not yet resolved under the old Claims Assessment and Resolution Service (CARS) and Medical Assessment Service (MAS) system) for the Personal Injury Commission. For all other matters after 1 March 2021, the Personal Injury Commission Rules 2021 will apply.
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Updates to Supreme Court’s COVID-19 procedures
The Supreme Court has updated their procedures in response to the updated Public Health Orders concerning mandatory face coverings and gathering and movement. Read more here.
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Camden Local Court closure
Sittings at Camden Local Court will relocate from today, 15 February 2021. After this date, matters will commence and be finalised at Campbelltown Local Court. The new arrangement will allow for an additional two defended hearing days each month at Picton Local Court.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Criminal law
What’s new with section 32? Mental health, cognitive impairment and criminal law
By Jane Sanders >
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Taxation
What is a declaration of trust for stamp duty purposes?
By Christopher Bevan >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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New Member Benefits partner QuickFee: get paid today, give your clients time to pay
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QuickFee offers client-centric financing solutions. Win new clients, grow your practice and stop spending billable time chasing clients for payment with QuickFee. Enjoy exclusive Law Society member discounts. |
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Finance tailored for legal professionals
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Legal Home Loans is Australia’s only specialist broker for lawyers. With access to all major lenders and private banks, we’ll secure the best loan tailored to you. Law Society members receive $500 cashback upon loan settlement. Find out more. |
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Save on every international transfer with preferential FX rates
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If you or your clients send or receive money from around the world, saving on your FX transfers can make a big difference to your back pocket. Sign up through your member benefits for preferential exchange rates and $0 OFX fees on transfers. |
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