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AML/CTF reforms: one month to go
In one month, solicitors across Australia will take on new obligations under the Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms, marking a significant shift for the profession.
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AML/CTF: new template and fact sheet
To further support the profession with AML/CTF reforms, we have developed two new resources: a privacy policy template, to provide a simple foundation for small practices to collect information in line with AML/CTF requirements; and a new information sheet for clients, to help practitioners clearly communicate their new obligations.
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Please renew your practising certificate
It’s very important that you renew your practising certificate as soon as possible – a failure to do so will mean you are unauthorised to engage in legal practice come 1 July. Log in using your LawID to renew. Having trouble renewing? Please contact our customer service team by phone on (02) 9926 0333, or, by email: customerservice@lawsociety.com.au.
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CORPORATE LAW
Federal Court tests ‘clean’ energy claims and disclosure omissions
By Peta Stevenson, Tamara Hunter, Emma Newnham and Madelyn Attwood
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RISK
Knowing when to say no: assessing the merits before acting
By Stephanie Barclay and Natalie Sullivan
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Waverley Local Court – Registry closure from 1 June 2026
Courthouse renovations will see registry services at Waverley Local Court cease on 1 June 2026. In person registry services will instead operate at Level 4, John Maddison Tower, 86–90 Goulburn Street, Sydney, between 9.00am and 4.30pm on weekdays. For any court related matters or enquiries, please email: local-court-waverley@justice.nsw.gov.au.
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Updated Revenue NSW website content
On 27 May 2026, Revenue NSW updated its transfer duty website content and refreshed the Property Professionals Resource Centre. Enhancements include detailed guidance on proof of identity and foreign status requirements; and web-based Electronic Duties Return Directions. For an overview of the changes, see here.
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Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) community complaint form
The Justice and Equity Centre has developed a community complaint form to help individuals lodge complaints with the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) about FPOs made against them or someone in their family or community. Learn more about the LECC’s preliminary investigation and access the form here.
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Industrial Relations Commission: New forms and Practice Notes
The Industrial Relations Commission has made and reissued a number of forms and Practice Notes.
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June Service Directory
The latest LSJ Online Service Directory is now available, featuring agency and referral listings, practices for sale or purchase, missing wills’ notices, and more. Click here.
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Productivity in Practice: Harnessing the power of rapid change
Tuesday 9 June 2026
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Capability Booster: Relationship management and conflict resolution – in-person workshop
Monday 15 June 2026
REGISTER HERE
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New developments in evidence: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – live webinar
Tuesday 16 June 2026
REGISTER HERE
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NSW Young Lawyers Professional Development Day
Saturday 27 June 2026
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2026 Harold Ford Memorial lecture: 'Corporate responsibility and directors’ duties in the era of Artificial Intelligence'
Chief Justice Andrew Bell AC delivered the Harold Ford Memorial Lecture on 21 May at the University of Melbourne Law School on the subject of ‘Corporate responsibility and directors’ duties in the era of Artificial Intelligence’. Click here to read the lecture.
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Australia's Human Rights Record Under Scrutiny
The International Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, Macquarie University and Western Sydney University will jointly host a panel discussion, Australia's Human Rights Record Under Scrutiny: Examining the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), to be held at Macquarie City Campus (Sydney CBD) and livestreamed online, Wednesday 3 June 2026, 5.45pm to 7.15pm. Register here
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