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New look Annual Conference - Uniting the profession
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I’m delighted to share exciting details of the Law Society of NSW’s 2026 Annual Conference, to be held on Wednesday 11 March, at ILUMINA in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The theme, Uniting the Profession, reflects a core purpose of the Law Society since our earliest days, and this spirit is woven through the program. From strengthening the human capabilities and professional skills that underpin effective practice, to navigating emerging issues, most notably the new anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime. Continue reading >
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The Law Society Council election results
The following members were declared elected as Councillors of The Law Society of NSW by the Company Secretary at the Annual General Meeting on 23 October 2025.
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Webinar: Introduction to our Solicitor Capability Framework
Join us for a complimentary webinar introducing the Law Society’s new Solicitor Capability Framework. President Jennifer Ball and lead consultant Dr Marcus Bowles, Chair of the Institute of Working Futures, will outline how the Framework defines the key professional non-technical skills and behaviours solicitors need to thrive now and into the future. Please register to attend and learn more.
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Mandatory Climate Reporting: What legal teams need to know
Join ASIC Commissioner Kate O’Rourke in conversation with Tim Stutt and Mark Smyth (Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer) for a timely session on the new era of sustainability and climate-related financial disclosure. Build your climate literacy to ensure compliance and provide valuable guidance to clients and stakeholders. Register now.
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Register now: the Scheme
Members of the Law Society of NSW in private practice have exclusive access to the Professional Standards Scheme. Principals should now register participation, or apply for exemption, via the online portal. For more information about the Scheme, visit our website. If you need assistance accessing the portal, please contact the Scheme Administration Team on (02) 9926 0189 or email scheme@lawsociety.com.au.
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Partner or phisher? Always verify payment requests
A NSW law practice was recently targeted by a fraudster who, using a compromised Partner’s email, requested multiple trust account payments totalling over $4 million. Protect your firm by following these best practices:
- Thoroughly verify new or changed account details
- Confirm unusual or urgent payment requests by phone or in-person
- Keep records of all verification checks
- Regularly update payment and verification procedures
- Train staff to spot suspicious emails or transactions
- Use strong, unique passwords and change them regularly
- Enable multi-factor authentication
- Keep systems and antivirus software updated
- Report cyber irregularities using the s154 Irregularity Form
For guidance, contact Sharon Blake, Chief Trust Account Investigator: trust@lawsociety.com.au or our Cyber Security Resources. Stay alert - your vigilance is the best defence.
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Just Chat podcast: Ko Ko Aung
Ko Ko Aung, recipient of the 2023 ‘John Gibson AM Young Australian Migration Lawyer of the Year' award, joins us to chat about what brought him to Australia from his native Myanmar, how his parents discouraged him from studying law, his passion for advocacy and social justice, and the importance of making a difference. Listen here.
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Register to attend the 15th Annual Ron McCallum Debate
The Australian Institute of Employment Rights (AIER), in partnership with Harmers Workplace Lawyers, invites you to the 15th Annual Ron McCallum Debate on Thursday, 6 November 2025, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This year’s theme, “Now or Never? How can we make workplace relations fairer and more productive?”, will explore the complex relationship between productivity and fairness in the modern workplace. Attend in person at the Lyceum Theatre, Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney, or join online via webcast. Learn more and register for the event here.
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Debate: Privacy is no one's business (in-person)
Thursday 6 November
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Humanist practice in the world of AI: Mandatory rule 6.1 (live webinar)
Wednesday 12 November
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Staying Well in the Law series: Dying to work
Wednesday 19 November
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October Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for October 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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INSOLVENCY
Unreasonable director-related transactions two decades on
By Jennifer Mee >
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EMPLOYMENT LAW
High Court expands FWC’s remit to survey redeployment counterfactuals
By Jack de Flamingh and Johanna Rusden >
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