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Refreshed, high-value CPD conferences designed around your needs
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One of the most important functions of the Law Society of NSW is the provision of high quality continuing professional development (CPD) that is relevant and flexible, whether you prefer learning in-person, online, hybrid or on-demand. The continued delivery of CPD that supports your career success is one of my President’s Priorities this year. Continue reading >
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Downing Centre closed due to flooding
The Department of Communities and Justice have confirmed the Downing Centre will be closed for at least four weeks following significant flooding. The closure affects courtrooms, registries and other on-site services, with some matters being relocated or rescheduled. Practitioners with upcoming appearances or filings are advised to check the latest information and alternative arrangements via the official NSW Courts update.
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Time is running out to renew your practising certificate by next Monday 30 June
If you haven’t renewed your practising certificate by 30 June, you will be unauthorised to engage in legal practice from 1 July. Renew your practising certificate here. Any questions? We are here to help. Contact The Law Society Registry on (02) 9926 0333 or by email at registry@lawsociety.com.au.
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Sir Anthony Mason Constitutional Law essay competition
The Sir Anthony Mason Essay Competition is an annual event for undergraduate and Juris Doctor students. The competition winner will receive a $500 prize and have their essay published on LSJ Online. Students can take part in the competition by submitting a 1500 word essay before Sunday 31 August 2025. Learn more.
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Presenting evidence: Application of the Bugmy sentencing principles
Join The Bugmy Bar Book and Doogue + George for a CPD session featuring Rebecca McMahon (Forbes Chambers), Tim Marsh (Foley’s List), and host Sophie Parsons. This online event runs from 4.30 – 5.45pm on Thursday 3 July 2025. Register here.
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Invitation to the National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference 2025
Join legal professionals from across the country at the ninth National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference in Melbourne from 29–31 October 2025. Presented by the Australian Pro Bono Centre, Law Council of Australia and Law Institute of Victoria, the conference offers flexible attendance options and group discounts. Register now using code LCAJUSTICE30. Register here.
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25th Anniversary 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) will today host a ceremonial sitting to mark the 25th anniversary of the Court. The President of the Law Society of NSW will be among the speakers. The sitting will be held at 3.00pm in Court 1, Level 21, Law Courts Building, Queens Square and can be live streamed here.
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Problem solving strategies: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
Wednesday 9 July 2025
REGISTER HERE
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2025 NSW Young Lawyers Professional Development Day
Saturday 26 July 2025
REGISTER HERE
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The art of negotiation: Tools for success – in-person workshop
Thursday 31 July 2025
REGISTER HERE
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June Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for June remains 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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Advocacy in action
The Law Society of NSW, informed by our Environmental Planning and Development Committee, made a submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on proposed reforms to deter illegal tree and vegetation clearing. We supported proposed measures including tiered penalties; requiring certification from a qualified arborist that vegetation is dead or dying before clearing occurs; and clarifying the application of Chapter 2 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021 to matters including clearing on public land. We also raised concerns about the proposal to specify detail on proven illegal clearing on planning certificates to deter illegal clearing of land.
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Annual federal courts and tribunals fee increases
Notice of annual increases to federal courts and tribunals fees has been published in the Federal Register of Legislation here and will come into effect from 1 July 2025. The increases will apply to the following:
- High Court of Australia fees
- Federal Court of Australia fees
- Federal Court of Australia jurors’ remuneration
- Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) fees
- Family law fees
- Administrative Review Tribunal fees
- National Native Title Tribunal fees
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Commencement of Water Markets Intermediaries Code
New obligations for water market intermediaries focussing on conduct in
relation to their clients and the handling of client funds are to be commenced in two phases:
- Phase 1 commencing 1 July 2025 will include a number of new mandatory Water Markets Intermediaries Code and statutory trust accounting obligations.
- Phase 2 commencing 1 October 2025 will include the remaining obligations.
This will give intermediaries time to prepare for arrangements based on the final regulations which are anticipated to be made on 26 June 2025. Further details are available here.
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ASIC website refresh
ASIC is updating its website. The refreshed website will go live by Monday 30 June 2025 and feature updated company registration and business names information and enhanced navigation to better support user needs. The refreshed website is part of ASIC’s wider digital transformation and regulatory simplification work. More information on the website refresh is available here.
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NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS): Fees
NSW LRS regulated fees will change from 1 July 2025. The 2025/2026 NSW LRS fees are available here.
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Revenue NSW: Land tax factsheet
Revenue NSW has launched a new land tax factsheet, designed to make it easier to provide introductory land tax and surcharge information to clients. The factsheet is available in multiple languages.
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Revenue NSW: Upcoming changes to Parking Space Levy regulations
From 1 July 2025, amendments to the Parking Space Levy Regulation 2019 will take effect. These changes clarify exemption categories, update district boundaries and introduce new requirements for signage and multi-vehicle space counting. Most updates apply to annual returns submitted from 1 July 2026. A new exemption for residential parking in Central Park applies from 1 July 2024. For more information is available here.
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CORPORATE LAW
I am; therefore, I think: establishing a corporation’s state of mind
By Catherine Bembrick, Alexander Vial and Mitchell Donohue >
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RISK
Strangers at the gates: claims against solicitors by non-clients
By Malcolm Cameron and Gina Tasoulis >
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