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Recognising loss, giving for hope
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I was touched to read Amy Dale’s Editor’s Note in the October Edition of the Law Society Journal, in which she spoke of the pain and loss she and her husband experienced on their journey to becoming parents. In her note, Amy drew attention to International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day this Wednesday, 15 October. As you may know from my choice of President’s Charity this year, this is an issue close to my heart. Continue reading >
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Law Society Council Election reminder
An invitation to vote in the 2025 Law Society Council Election was recently sent by email to solicitor members who had provided email addresses for communication purposes. The invitation to vote contains a unique link, which is personal to the recipient and must not be shared with, or forwarded to, anyone else. Voting closes on Monday 20 October 2025 at 2.00pm. You are encouraged to vote online to ensure your vote is received on a timely basis. Information about election candidates can be found here.
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Support Careers in the Country: share your vacancy today
The Law Society of NSW is proud to introduce Careers in the Country, a new initiative designed to support solicitors in rural, regional and remote NSW. Whether you're looking to fill a solicitor role in your regional practice, explore a meaningful legal career beyond the city skyline, or support the future of legal services in the regions, this platform is for you. Law Society members practising in RRR areas can now post vacancies here, and anyone can browse current job listings here.
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2026 Students and Graduate Engagement Initiatives
Registrations are now open for the Law Society's 2026 Student and Graduate Engagement Initiatives, including the Graduate and Clerkship Recruitment Programs and the Law Students Careers Summit. Find out more and take advantage of early bird rates by registering here.
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Work experience and PLT survey
The Law Society of NSW is looking to collect information on organisations and employers across NSW offering legal work experience placements for high school, university, and PLT students to assist with their facilitation. If you offer or are looking to receive such placements, please complete our quick survey to be featured on our website.
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2024-2025 Workplace Gender Equality Act (WGEA) Compliance
Following submission of our annual WGEA report earlier in the year, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency have formally confirmed that the Law Society has continued to remain compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. Further information can be found here.
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Register tomorrow: the Scheme
Members of the Law Society in private practice have exclusive access to the Professional Standards Scheme. Principals can register participation, or, apply for exemption via the dedicated online portal. Furthermore, our website provides more information about the Scheme. If you have any questions or would like assistance accessing the online portal, please contact our friendly Scheme Administration Team directly on 02 9926 0189, or email scheme@lawsociety.com.au
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EOI: Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) nominations open
As a lawyer on the SLHD Human Research Ethics Committee, you will assist in protecting the rights and welfare of research participants and promoting the ethical conduct of research that is of benefit to the community. Click here to apply. If you would like to discuss this any further, please contact Merela Ghazal merela.ghazal@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Ceremonial Sittings of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
The Honourable Chief Justice William Alstergren AO and the Judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) invite members of the Law Society of New South Wales to attend the following ceremonial sittings to welcome the new appointments to the Court:
Ceremonial sitting to welcome his Honour Judge Renwick AM CSC
- Date and time: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at 4:30pm
- Location: Courtroom 13.1, Level 13, Terrace Tower Building Group, 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo, Sydney
The ceremonial sitting will be followed by light refreshments.
For those of you unable to attend, the ceremonial sitting will be livestreamed here: Ceremonial Sitting to welcome his Honour Judge Renwick AM CSC.
Ceremonial sitting to welcome her Honour Judge Amy McGowan
- Date and time: Tuesday, 11 November 2025 at 4:00pm
- Location: Courtroom 12, Level 3, Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts, Building 1/3 George Street, Parramatta
The ceremonial sitting will be followed by light refreshments.
For those of you unable to attend, the ceremonial sitting will be livestreamed here: Ceremonial Sitting to welcome her Honour Judge Amy McGowan.
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Minds Count Annual Lecture 2025: tickets now available
Since 2006, the Minds Count Annual Lectures have provided a forum for the legal community to come together and discuss the issues we face as a profession regarding mental health and psychological safety. This year’s lecture will be held at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney, televised via closed webcast on Thursday 30 October, and will feature keynote addresses from Chief Judge Elizabeth Morris AM (Chief Judge of the Local Court of the Northern Territory), and Judge Michael Allen (Chief Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales). Tickets are available here.
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Solution Focused Justice - A Cross Jurisdictional Symposium
The Bugmy Bar Book, the NSW Bar Association, Te Kura Kaiwhakawa (New Zealand Institute of Judicial Studies) and the University of Technology Sydney, will host a symposium on solution-focused courts. The event is supported by the NSW Judicial Commission and the Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration. Registration is now open for the symposium. In-person seating is limited; however, a livestream will also be available. The event will showcase current examples of best practices with presentations from eminent members of Australia and New Zealand judiciary. Click here to register.
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Family Law Fundamentals: live online workshop
Tuesday 14 and 21 October
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Rural Issues Conference
Friday 24 October
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Conveyancing essentials in practice: live online workshop
Thursday 30 October and 6 November
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NSW Young Lawyers: Re-thinking Punishment: Understanding Drug Court of NSW
Thursday 30 October
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NSW Young Lawyers: 2025 Constitutional Law Address
Monday 3 November
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2025 Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night
Friday 28 November
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October Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for October is now available. Here you will find advertisements for agency and referrals, practices for sale and purchase, and much more, plus all missing wills’ notices. Read more.
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Policy changes to the Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Order Scheme
The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved a new policy to cover the Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Order Scheme that commenced on 29 September 2025: See the Policy Bulletin for more details.
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District Court Civil Practice Note 17 – Defamation List
District Court Civil Practice Note 17 – Defamation List commenced on 7 October 2025 and is available here. This Practice Note explains the operation of the Defamation List in the District Court of New South Wales. It applies to all new and existing proceedings for defamation, breach of privacy (Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Cth)) and injurious falsehood filed in or transferred to the Sydney Registry. This Practice Note replaces District Court Civil Practice Note 6.
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EMPLOYMENT LAW
Annualised salaries and set-off clauses: lessons from FWO v Woolworths
By Paul Moorhouse >
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DEFAMATION
Recent cases and reform on the use of defamation to silence victims
By Regina Featherstone >
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