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Engaging, stimulating and challenging CPD
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I’m constantly impressed with the stellar quality of presenters and panellists the Law Society of NSW attracts to its CPD and Conference events. There are two clear examples this month, which highlight my President’s Priority of Delivering high quality career support and guidance to the profession. On Thursday this week, our annual ADR Committee CPD and networking event provides an opportunity to hear a discussion about the benefits of ADR as a ‘first resort’. Continue reading >
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Last chance to register: Annual Members’ Dinner and Awards Night
Join the Law Society President Jennifer Ball and the Law Society Council on Friday 28 November at the Four Seasons Hotel for an evening inspired by The Starry Night, featuring fine dining, entertainment and the presentation of the President’s Medal and annual awards. Twenty per cent of every ticket supports the President's charity, Stillbirth Foundation Australia. Secure your ticket today.
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AUSTRAC survey on source of funds and source of wealth
AUSTRAC is developing a factsheet with scenarios to help clarify when a reporting entity under the AML/CTF regime (for example, a law practice that provides ‘designated services’) must collect or verify information about a customer’s source of funds or source of wealth. To support this work, AUSTRAC is seeking your input on what information would be helpful when conducting a source of funds or source of wealth check. You can complete this short survey here. The survey will be open until 5pm, Friday 21 November. Find out more about source of funds and source of wealth here.
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Australian Legal Convention 2025 livestream recording
The High Court of Australia is hosting the Australian Legal Convention, which will bring together a cross-section of bodies and institutions within the Australian legal system. This convention aims to provide a national framework for engaging in dialogue to identify and explore responses to current and emerging issues. The dialogue will be structured around seven broad themes: legitimacy, Artificial Intelligence, family and sexual violence, institutional well-being, First Nations justice, access to justice and legal education. The livestream is free of charge, and the link will be live on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November 2025. Click here to access the livestream.
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Staying Well in the Law series: Dying to work
Wednesday 19 November 2025
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ADR as the first resort – in-person
Thursday 20 November 2025
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In Conversation with ASIC Commissioner Kate O’Rourke Mandatory Climate Reporting: Building Successful and Resilient Corporations
Wednesday 26 November 2025
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Wednesday 3 December 2025
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Evidence and due diligence: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
Tuesday 9 December 2025
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Law Students Careers Summit: Exhibitor registrations
Thursday 12 March 2026
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November Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for November 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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Revenue NSW: New EDR Guides
Revenue NSW has released five new Electronic Duties Return (EDR) guides covering common transactions. Each guide outlines the information needed for an EDR assessment and includes practical scenarios to help determine duty liability. The guides are:
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Water Markets Intermediaries Code and Statutory Trust Accounting: Exemption for legal practitioners
The Law Society is aware some practitioners have received notifications from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission regarding the recent commencement of the mandatory industry code for water market intermediary services, and associated statutory trust obligations. Please note that solicitors providing water markets intermediary services that are also legal services are exempt from the code and associated trust obligations under regulation 5.20 of the Water Amendment (Water Markets Intermediaries Code and Trust Accounting Framework) Regulations 2025 (Cth). For further information on the application and scope of the exemption, see the Water (Water Markets Intermediaries Code) Exemptions Instrument 2025 Overview.
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COMPETITION LAW
Epic Games: digital platforms test Australian competition law
By Brent Fisse >
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RISK
Blurred lines: solicitor conflicts of interest
By Fiona Kim and Tiarn Pauletto >
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