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Meeting the AML/CTF challenge
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This week, we expect the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to finalise its report on its Inquiry into the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism (AML/CTF) Bill. In that report, we’ll learn whether the Standing Committee was persuaded by the strong evidence from both the Law Society of NSW and the Law Council of Australia, including the in-person appearance at the Inquiry of the LCA’s President-elect and Chair of its AML/CTF Working Group, Juliana Warner, with LCA colleagues. Continue reading >
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Special Sitting Arrangements During the Local Court Fixed Vacation Period 2024-2025
Normal rostered sittings of the Local Court, Children’s Court and Coronial Jurisdiction will be suspended on and from Monday 23 December 2024 and will recommence on Monday 6 January 2025. Friday 20 December 2024 will be a statewide Chambers Day. Special sitting arrangements will apply throughout this period. Full details of the special arrangements are available here.
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Time is running out – Register by 21 November 2024
The Professional Standards Scheme is an exclusive member benefit for those in private practice to limit their liability. Helpful information about the Scheme can be found here. Principals should register participation or exemption from the Scheme via the online Scheme portal by 21 November 2024. Contact our friendly Scheme Administration Team on 02 9926 0189, or email scheme@lawsociety.com.au for any questions or assistance you need.
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Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night: Limited tickets available
Held in the Grand Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel on Friday 6 December, our Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night promises an unforgettable evening of fine dining and entertainment in the company of friends and colleagues. Register here.
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2025 CPD Program Released: LawInform
LawInform is the Law Society's online platform for all your CPD needs, with members receiving up to 30 per cent off courses. Registrations are now open for January-March 2025 live CPD courses, in addition to the library of 200+ on demand courses. Meet your CPD requirements now, before the CPD year ends on 31 March. Explore courses.
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External Mediator expression of interest
The ACT Magistrates Court seeks expressions of interest from qualified mediators to join a panel to assist in early resolution of civil matters within the Court’s jurisdiction. The closing date for expressions of interest is 4:00pm 29 November 2024. Learn more.
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Industrial Relations Commission of NSW - New Usual Directions
The Industrial Relations Commission of NSW Rule Committee has reviewed the Commission’s Usual Directions pursuant to s 185A(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1996. To ensure the efficient running of matters and to retain hearing dates, parties will note the new in-person compliance hearings before the Registrar. The updated Usual Directions, re-issued on 1 November 2024, are available on the Commission’s website.
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Law Society of NSW Library Closure
The Library will be closed for the afternoon on Friday 22 November 2024 from 12pm due to a team event. The yellow after-hours returns box will be available in the foyer from 12pm to 6pm for solicitors wishing to return borrowed Library resources.
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Staying Well in the Law: Healthy Relationships - Healthy Life
Wednesday 20 November 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Family Law Fundamentals – online
Thursday 21 and 28 November 2024
REGISTER HERE
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In-House Corporate Lawyers Forum: Data Security and Privacy – What All In-House Lawyers Should Know
Wednesday 13 November 2024
REGISTER HERE
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Tuesday 3 December 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Problem Solving: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – online
Thursday 12 December 2024
REGISTER HERE
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November Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for November is now available. Here you will find advertisements for agency and referrals, practices for sale and purchase and much more, plus all missing wills notices. Please note: From 1 January 2025 classified advertising in Service Directory will be via prepay only. Please reach out to advertising@lawsociety.com.au with any questions. Read more.
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Submission of the Week: Review of Out-of-Home Care cost and pricing (Review)
Earlier this year, we made a submission on the terms of reference for the Review to improve the performance and financial sustainability of the out-of-home care system. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal released an Interim Report on 10 September 2024, outlining preliminary findings on the current system's operation and the costs associated with providing out-of-home care. For all of our submissions, please visit the Policy Submissions 2024 page.
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Revenue NSW: New EDR Client Details Requirement
Effective 18 November 2024, when processing an EDR assessment as an agent on behalf of another solicitor, conveyancer, or accountant, additional client details will be required:
- Client (firm) name
- Contact person
- Email
- Phone number
This will enable Revenue NSW to directly contact the relevant party if a transaction is selected for audit or requires debt recovery.
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TAX
Important reforms regarding tax practitioners and promoter penalties
By Angelina Lagana, Simon Mifsud, Craig Boyle and Codey Swadling >
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CORPORATE PENALTIES
The penalty implications of legal advice and what makes a firm ‘leading’
By Matthew Lo >
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