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Law Society members share in Order of Australia honours
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There’s nothing like a long weekend to kick off the beginning of a new Law Term, especially with the honours granted to Law Society members and other members of our legal community in the Australia Day Honours List. I want first to mention the honour which recognises the work of one of our very active Committee chairs, Ms Jane Sanders. She leads the remarkable group of practitioners on the Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee and is a former member of the Children’s Legal Issues Committee. Continue reading >
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2024 Specialist Accreditation Program | Ask a Specialist: Register for our Q&A sessions
Are you considering applying for Specialist Accreditation this year or have you applied for the Program and have questions? Registrations are now open for our Q&A sessions, giving you the opportunity to hear from the experts about their experience as Accredited Specialists. All sessions will be held online, from 5:30 to 6:30pm from Monday 19 February to Thursday 22 February. Sessions will be held for the 2024 Program areas of Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury, Family Law, Public Law, Employment & Industrial Law, Planning & Environment Law, and Immigration Law. Register now.
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Join us for dinner with The Honourable Andrew Bell, Chief Justice of NSW
The Law Society of NSW is thrilled to announce the upcoming practitioners dinner on Friday 9 February at the Newcastle City Hall. This event celebrates both the 200-year anniversary of the Supreme Court of NSW and the admission of the newest members of the NSW legal profession. Spaces are limited – secure your seat by registering today.
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Pride 2024
The Law Society is thrilled to announce our Pride 2024 program. We're hosting a Cocktail Party on 29 February and a Breakfast gathering on 5 March to celebrate the legal profession's diverse, inclusive community. Don't miss this opportunity to mingle, network and celebrate alongside the LGBTQIA+ legal community this Mardi Gras season. Tickets are limited.
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Registrations are now open for the 2024 Law Students Careers Summit
A flagship event of the Law Society of NSW, the Summit provides an unparalleled opportunity to reach law students from all years of study and across NSW who want to learn more about the career paths available to them and connect with the full spectrum of legal employers in one convenient and cost-effective setting. To get a headstart on your recruitment initiatives, register now to secure your place.
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Opening of Law Term 2024 – Islamic Service
The Muslim Legal Network NSW takes great pleasure in inviting members of the Law Society of NSW to attend the Islamic service to mark the 2024 Law Term. The details of the event are as follows:
Date: Wednesday 14 February 2024
Time: 6pm (for a 6:15pm start) - 7:30pm
Venue: Rahma Mosque, 3 Railway Street, Old Guildford
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Job opportunity: Crown Prosecutor
The Attorney General is seeking applications from persons qualified for appointment as Crown Prosecutors under the Crown Prosecutors Act 1986 for a fixed term of up to seven years that may be renewed following an initial twelve-month acting period. Crown Prosecutors represent the Director of Public Prosecutions in providing an independent, efficient, fair and just prosecution service for the people of New South Wales. They provide high-level, independent professional representation and advice as Counsel representing the Director in criminal matters in all Criminal Courts. Learn more.
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Connect Sydney
Connect Sydney is designed to help community organisations operate sustainably and effectively while providing an opportunity to network and share their experiences. Connect Sydney training workshops cover topics such as board development, grant submissions and event management.
Places are limited to two people per organisation in one workshop and priority is given to community organisations that operate within the City of Sydney local government area. Be the first to hear about upcoming sessions by subscribing to email notifications. Find out more.
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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Law Society Member Benefits
Discover an unrivalled range of exclusive offers from our Member Benefits providers, including personal and lifestyle products and services tailored to support you and enhance your legal practice. Do not miss out on these exceptional deals.
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Conveyancing law update – online
Thursday 8 February
REGISTER HERE
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Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
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December Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for December remains available. Here you will find advertisements for agency and referrals, practices for sale and purchase and much more, plus all missing wills notices. Read more.
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Land Tax: Changes to the Principal Place of Residence Exemption
From 1 February 2024, persons who purchase and occupy a property but own less than 25 per cent interest (either solely or combined) will not be entitled to the principal place of residence exemption from the 2025 land tax year onwards. Transitional provisions may apply until the 2026 land tax year for existing home owners, and those who purchase a property and claim the exemption by 31 January 2024. For more information, please visit the Revenue NSW website.
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Treasury and Revenue Legislation Amendment Act 2023 resources
In readiness for the commencement of the remaining provisions of the Act on 1 February 2024, new forms, webpages, evidentiary requirements, and guides for industry professionals are now available on the Revenue NSW website, including in relation to corporate reconstruction and consolidation, acquisitions of interests in landholders, and changes to fixed and nominal duty amounts. Read more Treasury and Revenue Legislation Amendment Act 2023 resources.
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RISK
Permanent stays: A fair trial need not be a perfect trial
By Christien Corns, Sam Rappensberg and Milica Vukancic >
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STRATA LAW
Mascot Towers: A termination order is not in order
By Allison Benson and Tom Waugh >
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