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The new positive duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment – live webinar
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Tuesday 24 October 2023, 12.30pm–1.30pm
From 13 December 2023, the Human Rights Commission will have the power to enforce the new 'positive duty' on employers to eliminate, as far as possible, workplace sexual harassment and discrimination. Join this live webinar to hear an expert panel from various legal sectors discuss the upcoming changes to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and its impact on employers and law practices – and the legal profession as a whole. Register
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Practical law templates and legal know-how resources for in-house counsel
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Practical Law, developed by the Law Society and Thomson Reuters, provides in-house lawyers who are members of the Law Society with complimentary access to a curated collection of templates and legal know-how resources designed specifically for in-house counsel. These resources include practice notes, checklists, and templates covering policies, agreements, deeds, and forms. Learn more
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Clean energy law: The Safeguard Mechanism under the NGER Scheme
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Tuesday 31 October 2023
This live webinar offers an overview of the Safeguard Mechanism, focusing on the recent reforms, and its potential interaction with regulation and policy developments in NSW. Find out about the current requirements under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Cth) and its interaction with existing NSW legislation and policy initiatives. Register
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Law Society’s 2023 Annual Conference wrap-up
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Hundreds of legal professionals turned out for the Law Society of NSW’s Annual Conference, with sessions focused on futureproofing and mastering legal careers. Highlights included sessions on the impact of ChatGPT, riding the TikTok boom, judging solicitor advocates, and a designated stream for in-house counsel. Read more
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Uncovering the truth of our legal history
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Towards Truth is a new website that aims to expose the many decisions made by our parliaments and other authorities that have disempowered and dispossessed Indigenous people – from the start of colonisation until today. It also tells a story of resilience and resistance: the history of Aboriginal people fighting for justice and driving reform. Read more
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Lessons from a government data breach
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A compensation case brought by an individual impacted by a NSW government data breach has resulted in a significant determination: the breach revealed wholly inadequate data security practices. The case is relevant to all organisations, for reasons that include the nature of the conduct, how the breach was notified, and the size of the compensation payout. Read more
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Just Chat – Thomas Mayo on the Voice
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Ahead of the referendum on the Voice to Parliament, Amy Dale talks with activist, community leader, and signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart Thomas Mayo about the referendum, the elders who have inspired him and how he fights back against trolling and misinformation. Supported by NobleOak. Listen here
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Be your own kind of lawyer
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Reaching his current position in the legal profession – as principal legal counsel at TAFE NSW – hasn’t been a linear path for Zaahir Edries. His choices have always been dominated by his values and his awareness of what he still needs to learn. Read more
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Guidance on ethical issues from the Law Society’s Ethics Committee on witnessing or certifying documents, entering into agreements with an opponent to not represent other clients against that same opponent, ethical issues that may arise for solicitors who are also local government councillors, how to help a colleague who is struggling, inadvertent disclosures; and what to consider when dealing with file transfers. Read more
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New guidance to address gender pay gap
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Australia’s new sex discrimination commissioner says the NSW legal profession must improve its collection and analysis of data on renumeration to appropriately address the gender pay gap and lack of diversity across the board. Read more
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Developing a growth mindset
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Contrary to popular belief, it’s possible to change your way of thinking, by developing a growth mindset and embracing change and innovation. This will benefit both you and your practice as a lawyer, particularly in times of constant disruption and change. Read more
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The Law Society of NSW’s Member Awards celebrate our members whose dedication to the legal profession inspires and drives change for the better. Winners will be announced at our Annual Members Dinner on Thursday 7 December at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. Please nominate your fellow members for awards by no later than 11.59pm on Friday 27 October 2023. Nominate here
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The Law Society supports
The top three ways the Law Society can support you, selected for this newsletter by your Committee:
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Looking ahead...
In your next newsletter: about the Voice, whistleblowing and more. Your own content ideas are welcome – contact us.
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