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Advocacy on the front foot
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The Law Society’s role in providing respectful and robust advocacy has positioned us as a trusted source of advice for government. At this week’s Drug Summit in Sydney, we will be advocating for increased availability of services, underpinned by the understanding that drug misuse is a health and social issue. We have advocated successfully for the expansion of Drug Courts and the Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment program, and we will continue to encourage the Government to make further investments in these and other diversionary programs. Continue reading >
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Increase in impersonation scams in law practice bank accounts
The Law Society Trust Accounts Department has seen a significant escalation in scammers calling, emailing or messaging lawyers and pretending to be from their bank. Their goal is to steal money from the law practice’s office and trust accounts. These scammers may claim to be from the bank’s fraud department and represent that they are investigating a compromised account or suspicious transaction. The scammers use technology to make it appear as if the call is coming from the bank’s phone number. Learn how to spot the scam.
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2025 Opening of Law Term Dinner tickets now on sale
The President and Council of the Law Society of NSW invite you to join us for our 2025 Opening of Law Term Dinner on Thursday 6 February 2025, in the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Sydney. The commencement of the Law Term will feature an address by NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell and Jennifer Ball, the 2025 Law Society President, who will deliver the Presidential Address. Reserve your seat.
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2025 Mock Law Competition: call out for volunteers
The countdown is on for the 2025 Mock Trial and Mediation Competitions, and we're excited to invite you to be part of these prestigious programs. As one of the Law Society's longest-running and most popular competitions, Mock Law provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of the legal profession and we need your expertise to make it a success. Ready to get involved? Register here.
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Super saver exhibitor registrations open: 2025 Law Students Careers Summit
Exhibitor registrations are now open for the 2025 Law Students Careers Summit. This flagship Law Society event provides an unparalleled opportunity to reach law students from all years of study and from across NSW who want to learn more about the career paths available to them. A super saver rate is available until 31 December 2024 with an additional discount for those participating in the Law Society’s Graduate or Clerkship Recruitment Program. We also have an exciting range of sponsorship opportunities available to boost your presence on the day. Click here to find out more.
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AML/CTF webinars
We are pleased to deliver two on-demand recordings complimentary to the legal profession, featuring panel discussions on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF). These webinars were broadcast earlier this month, but viewers who missed it can now watch it on-demand by registering here. Attendees will hear an expert panel discuss upcoming AML/CTF reforms in Australia, as well as experiences and lessons from AML regimes in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Both on-demands will be suitable for a range of audiences, from early career lawyers, staff who will need to engage with the day-to-day management of AML/CTF compliance, to senior lawyers and principal practitioners.
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Law Society Library holiday closures
The Library will be closed and all Library services will conclude for the year at 12pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and return at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025. Where possible, please submit all requests for assistance to library@lawsociety.com.au by 4pm on Monday 16 December 2024.
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Festive Helper Hamper now available to order
Our Festive Helper Hamper has everything you need to make Christmas lunch or dinner one to remember. Goodies to make the day that little bit easier include ginger beer glaze, traditional Christmas pudding, mulled wine bombs, and plenty more. Plus, $10 from every hamper will be donated to this year's President's Charity: United Way Australia. These delicious hampers will be available to order until Wednesday 18 December 2024 or until sold out, so get in quick to secure your order today.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Tuesday 3 December 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Latest developments in legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
Thursday 30 January 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Advocating at NCAT: in-person
Wednesday 12 February 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Property Law: One day intensive – online
Thursday 27 February 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Leading foreign exchange provider, TorFX, joins the Member Benefits Program
The Law Society is thrilled to unveil our latest Member Benefits Program alliance with TorFX. Members will get preferential exchange rates and no-fee transfers for both personal and business currency exchanges. Plus, members will be rewarded with a $100 GiftPay gift card for their first eligible personal FX transfer, and a $200 GiftPay gift card for their first eligible business FX transfer. T&Cs apply. Find out more here.
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December Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for December 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: Mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings
We made a recent submission providing input for a submission by the Law Council of Australia to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, supporting mandatory guardrails in high-risk AI settings. The submission emphasised a principles-based approach to defining high-risk AI, which allows for flexibility and adaptability. Key recommendations included establishing clear accountability processes, implementing robust risk management, protecting data quality and provenance, conducting rigorous performance testing and monitoring, enabling meaningful human oversight, and ensuring transparency with end-users. For all of our submissions, please visit the Policy Submissions 2024 page.
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The statutory review of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (FCFCOA Act) commenced on 2 September 2024.
As part of the review, a public online consultation was recently launched and is open until Thursday 12 December 2024. People who interact with the FCFCOA (Division 1) and/or the FCFCOA (Division 2) are encouraged to share their experiences of the impact of the structural reforms via the online survey.
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Changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) regime
The Treasury Laws Amendment (2024 Tax and Other Measures No 1) Bill 2024 passed Parliament on 28 November 2024. The Bill amends the FRCGW regime by removing the current $750,000 threshold and increasing the withholding rate from 12.5 per cent to 15 per cent. The amendments are likely to commence on 1 January 2025, provided the Bill has received assent by that date.
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RISK
Retained or not retained: the NSWCA wants specifics
By Daniela Faggionato and Stephanie Barclay >
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STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
Judicial interpretation of the term ‘occupation’
By Jeremy Harrison >
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