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A commitment to dignity; the 2026 President’s Charity
At this year’s Opening of Law Term Dinner, I announced my President’s Charity: The Justice and Equity Centre’s Homeless Persons’ Legal Service. The Service removes legal barriers that prevent people from securing safe housing, and I am proud to support its vital work.
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Farewell sitting for Judge Robyn Tupman
Judge Robyn Tupman is retiring from the District Court after 30 years on the bench. A bench farewell for her Honour will be held on Friday, 27 February at 9.00am in Court 21A, Level 21, John Maddison Tower. For those unable to attend the ceremony in person, the farewell will be livestreamed and available to view here.
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Invitation to lunch with Chief Justice Mortimer
Chief Justice Debra Mortimer invites members of the Law Society of NSW to attend an informal lunch on Wednesday, 25 February at 1.00pm in the Chief Justice’s Meeting Room, Level 20, Law Courts Building, 184 Phillip Street. Members wishing to attend must RSVP via the link, with registrations closing once capacity is reached.
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Magistrate applications now open
Applications for the position of Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW are currently advertised and available here. Applications close Monday, 23 February 2026 at 11.59pm.
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General federal law career opportunities: Judicial Registrar
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) is seeking experienced legal practitioners for Judicial Registrar roles in general federal law. Specialist and generalist opportunities span areas including bankruptcy, Fair Work, intellectual property, administrative and consumer law. See more information on available positions and how to apply here. Applications close Sunday, 1 March at 11.30pm.
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Digital Birth Certificate coming soon
From March 2026, NSW-born people aged 16–21 who hold a NSW photo card or driver licence will be able to add a digital birth certificate (DBC) to the Service NSW app. The DBC is a secure digital version of the paper certificate, with the same legal standing, and will be stored alongside other digital IDs. Find out more.
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Law Students Careers Summit: Exhibitor registrations
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2026 Mock Law program: Volunteering opportunities
Closing on Friday, 20 February 2026
REGISTER HERE
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Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – online
Thursday, 26 February 2026
REGISTER HERE
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Focus on sole practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
Thursday, 19 March 2026
REGISTER HERE
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February Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for February is 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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Contract for the sale and purchase of land 2026 edition
The Contract for the sale and purchase of land 2026 edition, containing the new cooling off notice, is scheduled for release on Monday, 2 March 2026. Under the transitional provisions, a contract or option can include either the old or new form of the cooling off notice up until Sunday, 31 May 2026, which you can read more about here. The Contract for the sale and purchase of land 2022 edition will be withdrawn from sale on Friday, 13 March 2026.
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2026 Trust Lodgement Portal
All law practices must complete the 2026 Part A when the Portal opens on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, including practices that did not receive or hold trust money during the relevant trust year. To support your 2026 compliance, register for the following sessions:
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Trust Compliance 2026: Part A, B & EER Requirements - Tuesday 3 March 2026
Designed for trust coordinators and provides a targeted, practical overview of the 2026 lodgement requirements and common compliance issues. Register here.
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Beneath the surface: Trust accounts, examinations and hidden red flags - Wednesday 29 April 2026
Intended for external examiners and examines current regulatory expectations and emerging issues. Register here.
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HEALTH
Legal issues for people with young onset dementia
By Professor Nola Ries and Associate Professor Fiona Kumfor >
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EQUITY AND TRUSTS
UK Supreme Court affirms strictness of the ‘no profit’ rule for fiduciaries
By Theresa Power >
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