Monday Briefs

6 June 2022

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Thousands of years of knowledge, an opportunity for us all to learn

​​​​​​For this week’s edition of my President’s Message, I’ve replaced my photograph with an image of hope. This representation of the Aboriginal flag, for me, represents the opportunity all Australians have, to receive tens of thousands of years of learning about this land from our Indigenous communities. That learning can start very young, as it has done with my three-year-old niece, who painted this picture to mark Reconciliation Week. ​​​​Continue reading >
NEWS
Practising certificate renewal reminder to practitioners
To engage in legal practice after 30 June 2022, you must hold a practising certificate. If you have not yet lodged your renewal application, please do so here. The Legal Profession Uniform Law does not permit the Law Society to accept practising certificate renewal applications submitted after 30 June 2022. Read more. 
Swearing in ceremonies this week
There will be Full Bench ceremonies this week to mark the swearing-in of three Magistrates of the Local Court of New South Wales in courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre. Details for each ceremony are: 
  • Aaron Tang - Tuesday 7 June, 9 am. View the ceremony online here. 
  • Donald McLennan - Wednesday 8 June, 9 am. View online here. 
  • Pauline Wright - Thursday 9 June, 9 am. View online here. 
Return of the popular ADR debate and networking reception
Join us at the Law Society for a live moderated debate arguing the case for and against mandatory pre-litigation mediation in NSW, and help determine the winning team by audience vote. Attendees are also invited to stay for a catered networking reception, providing the opportunity to meet and mingle with their peers. Learn more.  
Land and Environment Court Anniversary Conference and Dinner
The conference will explore the Court’s contribution in three fields: function, doctrine and process. The Conference programme is available on the Land and Environment Court’s website here. 
State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment
Join Toongabie Legal Centre on Tuesday 7 June from 8pm to 9.30pm to learn about Key Aspects of the State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2022 (NSW) in an online webinar. For more information click here. 
 
Morrocan Lamb Shoulder spiced with Ras el Hanout
This Friday delight in three course Moroccan feast featuring Lamb shoulder spiced with delicious ras el hanout, honey and date syrup.  Order this feast by 10 am tomorrow for delivery this Friday 10 June. 
WHAT'S ON
A bird's eye view: hang-gliding over some recent developments in Competition and Consumer Law - face-to-face
Tuesday 14 June 2022
Staying Well in the Law: A fireside chat with Paul Callaghan
Wednesday 8 June 2022
Introduction to sustainable financing - live webinar
Wednesday 15 June 2022
The Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession Roadshow
Friday 17 June 2022
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 – Program available now
Thursday 4 and Friday 5 August 2022
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

New South Wales Court Security Act Order 
Members of the public who do not have a legitimate reason associated with a particular matter listed before the Local Court of New South Wales, or in relation to the exercise of the jurisdiction of the Local Court, not be admitted to any part of Local Court premises. Read more. 

June LSJ Service Directory
For practitioners wishing to view missing wills notices or practice for sale/purchase advertisements please visit the June LSJ Service Directory here.

NSW Land Registry Services Customer Survey
The LRS Customer Survey is open until 19 June 2022. For the survey link and further information click here. 
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High Court rules on what constitutes ‘breakdown’ of a de facto relationship
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