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The Local Court’s Bail Division: what practitioners need to know
For almost a year, the Local Court’s Bail Division has been determining first instance bail applications across New South Wales via AVL, an important reform that continues to evolve.
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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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AML/CTF expert-led video series has launched
To help practices prepare for the AML/CTF reforms, the Law Society has launched a new video resource library. Featuring expert insights, the series covers key steps to support understanding, implementation and compliance. Initial videos include guidance from AUSTRAC’s CEO, Brendan Thomas, on critical first steps and red flags for solicitors, with further expert content coming soon.
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NATIVE TITLE
‘No algorithm, no tariff and little precedent’: assessing native title compensation
By Tony Denholder, William Simons and Leonie Flynn
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TAXATION
Family trusts and the ATO: increased scrutiny and emerging risks
By Alex Whitney and Annika Lawrie
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Sutherland Local Court – Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) Matters
From 13 July 2026, all fresh EAGP matters from the Sutherland area (St George and Sutherland Police Area Commands) will be filed in Sutherland Local Court instead of the Downing Centre Local Court. This change is intended to balance the workload of the Local Court across Metropolitan Sydney and better enable the Local Court to deliver justice locally.
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New filing counters and support services for migration cases in Parramatta and Sydney
Litigants and practitioners in migration proceedings can now file materials in person at the Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts Building, Parramatta, and the Terrace Tower Group Building, Woolloomooloo, with support from Cultural Liaison Officers and migration Client Services Officers. More information about the Court’s new migration facilities is available here.
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Buying and selling property factsheets for water access licence (WAL) and approvals
Practitioners should note key requirements when water licences and approvals are involved. WaterNSW is automatically notified when the title is transferred and issues an updated statement of approval. Where a WAL is included, a s71M Transfer must be lodged with LRS by a legal representative as part of the settlement process. Incorrect handling can cause delays or disrupt water rights. WaterNSW has developed approvals and licences fact sheets to assist.
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Reminder: Conveyancing alert – revised cooling off notice
From Monday 1 June 2026, the new form of the cooling off notice must be used in a contract or option agreement, read more. The Contract for the sale and purchase of land 2026 edition includes the new cooling off notice. The Law Society’s Digital Contracts Service via its FAQ page provides a document containing the new cooling off notice to update contracts drafted using the 2022 edition. Practitioners should consider any unexchanged contracts issued in the 2022 edition.
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May 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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The new Child Protection Offender Register regime – online
Thursday 28 May 2026
REGISTER HERE
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Capability Booster: Relationship management and conflict resolution – in-person workshop
Monday 15 June 2026
REGISTER HERE
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Government Solicitors Conference 2026
Wednesday 2 September 2026
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In-House Lawyers Conference 2026
Wednesday 9 September 2026
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Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Conference 2026
Wednesday 1 July to Friday 3 July 2026
Register here
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