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Mandatory reporting requirement for lawyers proposal
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We recently responded to the Victorian Government, critical of their proposal for a mandatory reporting requirement for lawyers, which we felt was too broad and ambiguous for practical application. Our response also stated that there is currently no evidence to justify expanding the current mandatory reporting regime under the Uniform Law and that guidance on the proposal should be made available now for review and comment. Continue reading |
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Conduct Rule Changes
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The Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules, which apply to all NSW solicitors, are changing on 1 April. Please click here to access a marked up version of the changes provided by the Law Council, here for the official legislative instrument, and here for the Law Council of Australia’s review of the rules. The Law Council will be updating the commentary to the Rules in due course. |
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Seeking Judges of the United Nations Internal Justice System
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The United Nations is seeking eight judges in multiple locations for its internal system of administration of justice that addresses employment-related disputes, with a deadline for application of 14 March 2022. The responsibilities, requirements and application forms can be found here. Applications are sought on a wide geographic basis and candidates from the Asia-Pacific states are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications from women are strongly encouraged. |
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Golden Gavel competitor applications are now open
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Golden Gavel is returning on Friday 20 May. If you think you're clever enough to entertain a room full of legal professionals before their morning cup of coffee, then we would love to hear from you. Apply today |
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March Issue of LSJ is now online
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Recognising the past, celebrating the future: a new story begins for your favourite legal magazine. Our March issue is the final edition of LSJ as you know it. The Law Society Journal takes a new form in July. Read now |
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Just Chat with Rachael Wallbank
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Rachael Wallbank has been at the forefront of the cases that have shaped the law for transgender rights in Australia. As she approaches retirement, 30 years sober and 27 years as an affirmed female, Rachael reveals her path to happiness and why the profession must embrace difference. This episode is supported by Unisearch. Listen here |
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Cultural diversity and barriers to career progression
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The Asian Australian Lawyers Association NSW Branch and the Women Lawyers’ Association of NSW are seeking solicitor participants for an online survey hosted by AALA and focus group sessions hosted by King & Wood Mallesons addressing barriers to career progression faced by culturally diverse solicitors. To find out more about this project, see this flyer here. Have your say in the survey here. |
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On the menu this week
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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this German inspired food hall feast with slow roasted free range pork belly, fennel seeds and a rich apple gravy, traditional potato rosti, shaved cabbage salad with carraway seeds, caramelized pear and cinnamon strudel and more. Order by 10am Tuesday 8 March for Friday 11 March delivery. |
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