This week, I’m pleased to deliver on a key President’s Priority, with the release of a practical new AML/CTF Implementation Guide tailored for sole practitioners and small practices.
PC, membership and Specialist Accreditation renewals are open
Log in and renew your practising certificate, membership and Specialist Accreditation here. You’ll need your LawId to log in. We’ll also contact you directly over the next few weeks to make sure you complete your renewal on time.
AML/CTF: practical insights from industry experts
Two new articles from our Annual Conference highlight key AML/CTF issues, drawing on insights from AUSTRAC, KordaMentha, AML Sorted, and Norton Rose Fulbright. One article explains the AUSTRAC AML/CTF Starter Kit and what firms should be doing now. The other article outlines common compliance mistakes and how to avoid them. Visit our AML/CTF Hub for further updates and resources.
Ceremonial sitting to welcome Her Honour Judge Frances Neilson
Members are invited to a ceremonial sitting to welcome Her Honour Judge Frances Neilson to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 4.00pm, Courtroom 12, Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts, Parramatta. Register here by 16 April. Livestream available here.
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April 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.
Reforms to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)
The Centre for Social Policy Research is seeking anonymous feedback on reforms to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), as amended by the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth). The short online survey has been commissioned by the Attorney General’s Department. Take the survey | Information Sheet
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