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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Mental health, lawyers and the profession
The Law Society’s Staying Well in the Law Series has tackled some big topics this year. They include, tackling imposter syndrome, vicarious traumatic stress, the role of mental wellbeing in work and life, staying well in the law with Aboriginal lore, understanding ADHD in children and adults, alcohol and alcohol use and creating a mental health and wellbeing culture in the workplace.
Today, in support of Mental Health Month, Annabelle Williams OAM, lawyer and paralympic gold medallist will be our keynote speaker at the Charles Richard Xuereb Oration. Annabelle will focus on mental health, lawyers and the profession. The webcast will also provide an opportunity to recognise the life work of Charles Richard Xuereb and shed a light on causes close to his heart. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Member webinars - Review of the composition and governance of the Law Society Council
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At this year’s AGM, members will be asked to vote on a set of changes to the Law Society Constitution. The Law Society Council is proposing these changes following its Review of the Composition and Governance of the Council.
To assist members with any queries they might have, we are holding 45-minute member webinars at 5:30pm on Tuesday 11 October and 12:30pm on Friday 14 October. Our consultant on the Review, Cameron Ralph Khoury, will attend together with our CEO, President and Company Secretaries.
Register for a webinar here. The Report on the Review is attached to the AGM Notice previously distributed to members, can be read here. Should you have any queries please contact secretary@lawsociety.com.au. |
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Law Society Council Election – Reminder
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On Tuesday 27 September an Invitation to Vote in the 2022 Law Society Council election was sent by email to Solicitor Members who had provided email addresses for communication purposes. The Invitation to Vote contains a unique voting link, which is personal to the recipient and must not be shared with, or forwarded to, anyone else. Members are encouraged to consider voting online to ensure your vote is received on a timely basis.
Printed voting papers have also been sent to all Solicitor Members by post/DX. If you are intending to return your completed ballot paper by post/DX, please respond at your earliest convenience to ensure it is received at the Society prior to the close of the ballot at 2.00pm on Monday 24 October 2022. Enquiries should be directed to secretary@lawsociety.com.au |
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Candidate information
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Information regarding the candidates for the 2022 Law Society Council Elections is available here. |
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2022 Charles Richard Xuereb Oration
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This webcast will provide an opportunity to recognise the life work of Charles Richard Xuereb. The keynote presentation, delivered by Annabelle Williams OAM PLY, will focus on mental health, lawyers and the profession and will take place on Monday 10 October 2022. Find out more. |
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Mediating in the Federal Court of Australia
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A panel of senior registrar mediators will discuss the requirements, challenges and practicalities of mediating in the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney on Tuesday 18 October at 4.30 – 5.30 pm.
RSVP by emailing here or calling (02) 8099 8495 by 5.00 pm on Thursday 13 October. |
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Appointment of Judges of the District Court New South Wales
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Formal ceremonies will be held for Georgia Turner & Kevin Andronos SC to mark their appointment as Judges of the District Court of New South Wales. Details for the ceremonies in John Maddison Tower on Level 21 at 9:00am as follows:
Georgia Turner on Wednesday 12 October 2022
Live stream here.
Kevin Andronos SC on Monday 24 October 2022
Live stream here. |
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Jeff Shaw Memorial Scholarship Lecture 2022
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The Jeff Shaw Memorial Scholarship Lecture 2022 will be held on Monday 10 October at 5.30pm on the 10th floor, PSA House, 160 Clarence St Sydney. The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG will be the keynote speaker at a lecture on the legacy of the late Honourable Jeff Shaw QC, Minister for Industrial Relations, NSW Attorney General and Supreme Court Judge. Learn more. |
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Last chance - Fennel and pine nut stuffed porchetta with rich cider jus
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Join us on our foodie adventure through Italy and celebrate traditional springtime comfort food with big, bold flavours and premium fresh ingredients. This week fall in love with our authentic Italian porchetta. This melt-in-your-mouth pork roast stuffed with fennel and pine nuts is a staple of Italian cuisine. Order by 10am tomorrow for delivery this Friday. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Conveyancing procedures for support staff - face-to-face workshop
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Tuesday 18 October 2022
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FLIP Buzzwords: Knowledge Management
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Wednesday 19 October 2022
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Family law fundamentals - live online workshop
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Thursday 20 and 27 October 2022
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Keeping Men in Mind - Understanding and responding to men's mental health
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Tuesday 25 October 2022
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2022 Annual General Meeting
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Thursday 27 October 2022
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Changes to strata and community scheme laws from 30 September 2022
Changes to strata and community scheme relating to electronic voting for meetings and using an electronic form of the seal when executing documents commenced on 30 September 2022. There is a transitional period for pre-meeting electronic voting. For more information see: Strata schemes: Meetings and voting and Executing documents and Changes to community land laws.
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District Court NSW & Dust Diseases Tribunal COVID-19 update
In view of changes in government policies and health advice, the mandatory requirement for all court participants, including jurors, to wear face masks has now ended. Face masks are no longer required to be worn in courtrooms or public areas of the District Court or Dust Diseases Tribunal, unless a court participant is a household or close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. However, a trial Judge retains the discretion to require face masks to be worn in the courtroom. Paragraph 30 (the mandatory wearing of face masks) of Criminal Practice Note 27 will cease to operate from 6 October 2022. All of the requirements concerning Rapid Antigen Self-Testing under Criminal Practice Note 27 will continue until further advised. The Court continues to encourage face mask-wearing in courtrooms, jury assembly areas and jury rooms. Anyone who wishes to wear a face mask is welcome to do so.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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PROPERTY LAW
2022 edition: Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land
By Gabrielle Lea, Tony Cahill and Richard Harvey >
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EMPLOYMENT LAW
Delivering the High Court rulings – Gig worker is not an employee
By Jack de Flamingh and Sophie Hopkins >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Save 15 per cent on your Telstra Small Business Plan
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Take advantage of Bupa limited time offer
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New customers who sign up to an eligible Corporate Voluntary health insurance plan by 19 December 2022 will get:
- 12 percent monthly corporate discount*
- 6 weeks free*
- 2- and 6-month waiting periods waived on Extras*
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