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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Former Law Society President appointed judge
Back in 1989 when Sir Tim Berners-Lee first wrote a paper proposing an “information management” system that would become known as the World Wide Web, none of us could have envisaged the impact it would have on the way we live, work and communicate. Thirty years on, the way we use technology in every aspect of our lives has changed beyond recognition, more than 50 per cent of the world’s population is online, and worldwide, more than two billion websites exist. In marking the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web on 12 March, Berners-Lee emphasised that what was important to him in 2019, in the context of "fake news" and political disruption, is that the web “serves humanity well”. Serving humanity well has and always will be the very foundation of the work that we, as members of the legal profession, carry out on a day-to-day basis. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Family Violence Law Help is now live
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Family Violence Law Help is a new website for people wanting to understand domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help. It can be used by people affected by domestic and family violence, educators and frontline workers. Watch this short video to tour the website or visit the website at www.familyviolencelaw.gov.au. |
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Rwanda to Myanmar – the role of media and social media in inciting genocide and violence
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To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, on 10 April UTS will host a public lecture by Ambassador Stephen Rapp, who was appointed by President Obama as United States Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues in the Office of Global Criminal Justice. LEARN MORE |
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The many hats of Corporate Counsel
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Corporate Counsel are required to manage a range of demands on their time. Our CPD session on 21 March will give you practical advice, up-to-date research, and group discussions on three of the key professional challenges in-house counsel face. REGISTER NOW |
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LSJ article: What does AI mean for lawyers?
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Many of the conveniences AI-assisted technologies have brought to human lives are already deeply integrated into legal practice, with simple innovations transforming practice. READ MORE |
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FLIP Stream Seminar in collaboration with UNSW
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Join the Law Society of New South Wales and UNSW Law as they present research findings into issues raised by the 2017 Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) report at the 2019 FLIP Stream Seminar. Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the 2019 President's charity, Our Watch.
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Australian Academy of Law – The Hayne Royal Commission: Implications for lawyers?
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Since the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation
and Financial Services Industry was presented to the Governor-General on 1 February 2019 it has
attracted much attention and comment. Hear from an expert panel on 25 March as they discuss these issues. REGISTER NOW |
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WHAT'S ON
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FLIP Regional Roadshow | Byron Bay | Wollongong | Dubbo
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15 March - 5 April 2019
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Resolution Institute: Evening seminar on Mediator Ethics
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20 March 2019
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Toongabbie Legal Centre – full day seminars on Employment Law
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22 March 2019
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Lawcover – Principals workshops
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5 April - 16 August 2019
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Address in honour of the Rt Hon. Sir Garfield Barwick AK GCMG QC.
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9 April 2019
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Appointments to the family court of Australia
A ceremonial sitting of the Family Court will be held in Courtroom 7C, Level 7, Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney, at 4:30pm on Thursday 21 March to welcome the Honourable Justice Robert Harper as a Judge of the Family Court of Australia. Email inquiry
Judge Joshua Wilson and Judge Robert Harper have been appointed to the Family Court of Australia. These appointments elevate Judge Wilson and Judge Harper from their current positions as judges of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Read more
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Draft Terms of Reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
The Australian Government has announced the beginning of a public consultation on the draft terms of reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The consultation seeks feedback on issues that may be confronting and distressing. Sometimes words can cause sadness or distress, or trigger traumatic memories for people, particularly people who have experienced past abuse or trauma. Read more
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Land tax registration deadline – 31 March 2019
Revenue NSW has requested practitioners be reminded that where clients own property in NSW that they don’t live in, such as vacant land, or a commercial property, land tax may be payable. Surcharge land tax may also be payable, if the client is a foreign person. Clients can register online by 31 March 2019.
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Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Act 2018 commenced on 11 March 2019
The amendments protect victims of family violence by banning personal cross-examination in certain circumstances in family law proceedings, and requiring instead that cross examination be conducted by a legal representative. The amendments will apply to cross examinations that occur after 11 September 2019, in proceedings instituted before or after that commencement. Read more
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His Honour Judge Henson, Chief Magistrate, has amended Practice Note Civ 1. In addition to the requirements for expert evidence that was part of the consultation, the amendments consolidate this practice note with the Online Court Practice Note. This practice note will commence on and from 15 March 2019. |
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Tenancy & DV
New tenancy reforms strengthen
the rights of domestic violence victims
By Kellie McDonald >
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Personal Property
Personal Property Securities: getting the fundamentals right
By Amelia Hagley & Adam Waldman >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Experience Australia’s #1 Conveyancing Software
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Australia's #1 Conveyancing solution Matter Centre is free, forever. Start conveyancing in the cloud. Matter Centre is $0 and there's no lock-in contract. Plus members receive Best Price Guarantee on regulatory search pricing and a 25 per cent discount on new Open Practice complete installs. VISIT GLOBALX >
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Monitor your security risks
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When it comes to cyber security, your people, processes, and technology must work together to protect your assets. Security is a journey – Allcom can provide the map. Save on a package as a Law Society member. EXPLORE ALLCOM >
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Introducing OPSM to our Member Benefits Program
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Visit your local OPSM and get an exclusive member benefit on lenses to suit your particular eyes and the way you work. Save 15 per cent on frames from some of the world’s leading brands including Prada, Tiffany, Bvlgari, Chanel, Ray-Ban, Oakley and many more. SHOP OPSM >
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