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NEWS
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2023 Law Society Council Election – Hard Copy Voting
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With the 2023 Council election around the corner, members are reminded that printed ballot papers and hard copy voting instructions will only be provided to members who request them. Requests must be received no later than COB 31 August 2023 by filling out and submitting this form here. |
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Rolling Lists 2024
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Rolling lists will be conducted in the Sydney Registry from 11 to 22 March 2024 for legacy family law matters ready for final hearing in both the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2). This will assist the Courts to continue to finalise the remainder of the legacy pending caseload as soon as possible.
The Rolling Lists will be led by the Case Management Judges for the Sydney Registry:
- The Honourable Justice Peter Campton (Division 1)
- Her Honour Judge Kylie Beckhouse (Division 2)
A notice to the profession with the details of the Rolling Lists will be distributed once the matters to be included in the lists have been selected. |
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Sydney Drug Court is Expanding
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Amendments to the Drug Court Regulation took effect on Monday 21 August 2023. The amendments increased the catchment area of the Sydney Drug Court to include the Local Government Areas of Bayside, Georges River, City of Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra. The Sydney Drug Court will sit two days per week from Wednesday 20 September 2023.
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Sixth Symposium on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
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This sixth Perth Symposium will be part of Western Australia’s Child Protection Week and will be officially opened by His Excellency the Governor of Western Australia, Chris Dawson, AC APM, followed by an address by the Federal Attorney General, Mr. Mark Dreyfus KC MP. The theme is the impact, treatment and support for all family members where child sexual abuse has occurred or may occur. Learn more. |
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Liquor & Gaming NSW Legal Forum
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Speakers from across the agency will share information and legal updates relating to liquor and gaming regulation. Breakfast will be provided, as well as the opportunity to engage with the Executive team.
- Date: Tuesday 29 August 2023 from 7:00am - 9:30am
- Location: Radisson Blu Plaza Sydney, 27 O'Connell Street
Places are limited so register now. |
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Current Issues in the Practice of Employment and Industrial Law
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Judges of the Federal Court of Australia are inviting practitioners to the “Current Issues in the Practice of Employment and Industrial Law” seminar. This will include:
- Statistics and practice in the Employment and Industrial Relations National Practice Area
- Issues in adverse action and other Fair Work litigation
- Employment law class actions
- The positive duty to prevent sexual harassment
Date: Wednesday 13 September 2023
Time: 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
3.30 pm in Perth; and 5.00 pm in Adelaide and Darwin
Venue: Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide registries of the Federal Court and streamed nationally via the Federal Court of Australia’s YouTube channel.
Drinks: Attendees in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide are invited to remain for drinks after the presentation. |
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Just Chat – Nicholas Stewart (Redux)
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The 2022 winner of the Law Society's President's Medal, Nicholas Stewart, returns to Just Chat to discuss the cases and causes close to his heart, the aftermath of his win and recent trips to the cinema. Listen here. Episode supported by NobleOak. |
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Last call for this week's Foodie Feast
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If you thought our Snickers cheesecake was good, wait until you try our Oreo cheesecake in this week's menu! We’ve also included stuffed crumbed eggplant with pork, prawn, and lemongrass with sweet soy sauce, salt and pepper puffed tofu with kumquat and pepper sauce, shitake mushroom Chow Mein noodles and some gourmet sides. Click here to order by 10am Tuesday 22 August, for delivery by 5pm Friday 25 August. |
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