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NEWS
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Associate membership renewals will open tomorrow, Tuesday 4 May 2021
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Associate members will receive an email on Tuesday 4 May 2021 with a link and information on how to renew their associate membership online. For those who did not renew online last year, we really encourage you to do so this year. If you need help, our registry team members are happy to walk you through the process over the telephone on 02 9926 0156. Read more. |
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Practising certificate and membership renewals are open
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Pay for PC and membership with humm
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We have partnered with humm as an alternative payment option for your 2021/22 practising certificate and membership. Humm allows you to pay your fees in easy slices over time. Choose from either five fortnightly or 10 weekly interest-free repayments. Sign up today. |
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Congratulations to our Mentors of the Year
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As our 2020 mentoring programs wrap up this week, we announce our inaugural Mentor of the Year award winners. Congratulations to all participants, particularly our award winners. If you haven’t registered for our 2021 mentoring programs yet, there’s still time; registrations close on 21 May. |
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Golden Gavel 2021 – Buy your tickets today
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The funniest breakfast event of the NSW law calendar will be on Friday 21 May at the Fullerton Hotel, Sydney. We're pitting the wittiest legal minds against each other for the honour of the Golden Gavel Award and bragging rights in years to come. Secure your table or ticket today. |
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Calling all volunteers: evening advice service resumes 4 May
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Women’s Legal Service NSW is pleased to resume it’s Tuesday evening city-based telephone advice service. Experienced female solicitor volunteers are encouraged to apply. Learn more and volunteer. |
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Food delivery service for charity
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Choose from a delicious boneless whole chicken stuffed with pork mince, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots with South East Asian red curry sauce and coconut cream. Or indulge in roasted salmon fillet with thyme and lemon, herby roasted autumn vegetables and a chunky salsa verde, followed by double rich chocolate and pecan brownie with thick meander cream. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Electoral Democracy and the Rule of Law
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5 May 2021
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Family law fundamentals (live online workshop)
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11 and 18 May 2021
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Assessing and changing our relationship with alcohol
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12 May 2021
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2021 Mentoring Programs
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Applications close 21 May 2021
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Introduction to accounting for lawyers (face-to-face workshop)
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25 May 2021
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FLIP Roadshow – Orange
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28 May 2021
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Specialist Accreditation Conference 2021
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5 August 2021
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PROCLAMATIONS
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Justice Legislation Amendment Act (No 2) 2019 No 20
Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 to require the indictable offence of supplying prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 to be dealt with summarily, unless the prosecutor or person charged elects to have the offence dealt with on indictment, commenced on 30 April 2021.
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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International Trade and Business Law Review Volume XXIII – Call for Submissions
The International Trade and Business Law Review (‘ITBLR') invites submissions from legal scholars and researchers, legal practitioners, justice professionals, and policy officials for publication in Volume XXIII of the ITBLR in 2021. The ITBLR also encourages high quality submissions from law students. Read more.
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Supreme Court (Criminal Appeal) Rules 2021
The Supreme Court (Criminal Appeal) Rules 2021 provide for the practice and procedure in the Court of Criminal Appeal, repeal the Criminal Appeal Rules and commenced on 1 May 2021.
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New features on the NSW legislation website
New features have been added to the NSW legislation website, including: a My favourites link which enables the creation of a saved list of hyperlinks to frequently used titles, the ability to resize the contents pane and a weekly most popular titles list. For further information on these and future enhancements see the NSW legislation homepage.
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Land tax can now be managed online with Service NSW
Revenue NSW, in partnership with Service NSW, has launched a new service that allows property owners to manage their land tax online within their MyServiceNSW account. Read more.
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Indigenous Injustice: The Myall Creek Massacre
The Supreme Court of NSW invites members of the legal profession to remotely attend “Indigenous Injustice: The Myall Creek Massacre” which will be presented by author Mark Tedeschi AM QC. Mr Tedeschi’s book, “Murder at Myall Creek” explores the efforts of John Plunkett, NSW Solicitor General and Attorney General, (1832 -1856), in prosecuting one of Australia’s most shocking massacres. Hosted by Michael Herring, General Counsel, Macquarie Group and with introductory comments from Chief Justice of NSW, the Hon. TF Bathurst AC. The event will be broadcast live on YouTube at 5pm Wednesday 5 May 2021, from where the trial took place in 1838, Court 3 of the NSW Supreme Court.
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NCAT Member recruitment - Deputy President and Division Head Guardianship Division
The Attorney General is seeking expressions of interest from qualified persons for appointment to NCAT as Deputy President and Division Head of the Guardianship Division, under the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013. Learn more.
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Personal Injury Commission stand-alone Motor Accidents Legal Portal
The Personal Injury Commission has launched a new stand-alone Legal Portal, separate to the SIRA Legal Portal, for motor accident dispute applications. Access the Personal Injury Commission Legal Portal from the Personal Injury Commission website or from Sira.force.com/piclegal. The SIRA Legal Portal should continue to be used for claims cost disclosures. Both portals can be accessed using your existing username and password.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Spoil your mum with some sparkle
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Add some sparkle to your mum’s day this weekend with a spectacular piece of jewellery from By Fairfax & Roberts. Members receive 10 per cent off online purchases. Enter LS10MD21 at checkout. |
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Gifts for the mums in your life
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Looking for the perfect gift for mum? Law Society members receive an exclusive 20 per cent off selected styles at the ICONIC: just what you need to make this weekend special for your mum. Enter LSNSWICONIC20 at checkout. |
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Every mum loves a book
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Give your mum the gift of a good read this Mother’s Day with 5 per cent off all books from Booktopia. Enter LAWBKT5 at checkout. |
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