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1 March 2021
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Providing our members access to an extensive range of interactive CPD seminars and courses

One of the tangible benefits of being a member of the Law Society is having access to an extensive range of interactive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars and courses through the Society’s online LawInform portal. Continue reading >
 
NEWS
Social media risk and opportunity: what to do from a legal perspective
Join our panel of defamation law and online branding experts on 23 March as they explore the challenges of social media and provide practical tips on how to leverage the vast array of social channels to drive awareness and profitability for your organisation. Register now for this webcast.
Regulatory update
The Migration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Act 2020 was passed by both Houses of Parliament on 15 June 2020 and comes into effect on 22 March 2021 (the new legislation). The new legislation will amend the Migration Act 1958, so that Australian legal practitioners holding practising certificates that are not subject to supervision will no longer be required or entitled, to register with the OMARA as migration agents. Find out more.
There's still time to exhibit at this year's NSW Law Careers Fair 2021
The NSW Law Careers Fair will take place on Friday 26 March 2021 at the ICC Darling Harbour. Don't miss your opportunity to connect with and boost your firm’s exposure to top law students and graduates from all universities in one day. Register to exhibit now.
Live streaming of welcome ceremonies for newly admitted lawyers
From Thursday 12 February, all welcome ceremonies for newly admitted lawyers will be live streamed on the Supreme Court's YouTube Channel. All ceremonies will be available in the same location (see 'Playlists') for viewing after the event. The ceremonies are broadcast from the Banco Courtroom, which is used for all formal ceremonies held at the Supreme Court.
Food delivery service for charity
Choose from slow roasted lamb shanks, traditional Greek salad with a divine sheep milk’s feta, roasted potatoes with garlic and oregano, seeded village loaf, followed by a zesty lemon cheesecake for dessert. Or enjoy a spiced kingfish with chermoula, and couscous roasted vegetable salad with pine nuts and coriander with jam drop chasers. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. 
 
 
WHAT'S ON
LAWASIA Constitutional and Rule of Law Webinar Series: Formation & Succession in Parliamentary Governments
18 February 2021 - 11 March 2021
Toongabbie Legal Centre – Family Law Seminar
6 March 2021
LawInform CPD course: Elder law, wills & estates (online one day intensive)
9 March 2021
Feminist Legal Perspectives Seminar: Inside the mind of Cyber trolls
10 March 2021
LawInform CPD course: Strata law masterclass (face-to-face workshop)
11 March 2021
The Public Defenders Criminal Law Conference 2021 – online event
13 and 14 March 2021
NSW Law Careers Fair 2021
26 March 2021
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
EVENTS CALENDAR
LAWINFORM CPD CALENDAR
 
 
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Build-to-rent
The Build-to-Rent scheme was announced last year as a strategy to improve rental housing options, boost construction and support jobs. The scheme will provide eligible build-to-rent properties with a 50% reduction in land value for Land Tax purposes. Australian based developers that are foreign persons, will receive an exemption from Surcharge Land Tax and Surcharge Purchaser Duty. More information here.
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eConveyancing: Model Participation Rules (MPR) and Model Operating Requirements (MOR) – Version 6
Version 6 of the Model Participation Rules (MPR) and the Model Operating Requirements (MOR) have now been published on the ARNECC website and will take effect in jurisdictions from 12 April 2021.
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Personal Injury Commission commences operations
The Personal Injury Commission has today commenced operations. Watch the Ceremonial Sitting of the Commission at the District Court of NSW on the Commission’s new website. The final ‘Towards the PIC’ newsletter is available here and provides updates about the systems that will be in place for motor accident applications, the Commission’s forms and contact details. Users of the motor accidents portal will now be able to upload all application annexures and reply annexures as one document, provided they are indexed and paginated. The 10th edition of the 'Towards the PIC' is available here and provides details about the appeal and review time limits in the Commission’s Motor Accidents and Workers Compensation Divisions.
 
LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
Employment law
Federal Court divided on which ‘complaints’ give rise to unlawful adverse action
by Paul Moorhouse >
Superannuation
Super death benefit claims where there is no binding nomination
By Darryl Browne and Michelle Dixon  >
 
IN THE PRESS
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