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Just days away: AML Tranche 2 is upon us
As AML/CTF obligations begin this week, I want to ensure you have the latest resources available to support solicitors across the profession.
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Revenue NSW: 2026-2027 NSW State Budget
The 2026–27 State Budget was handed down on 23 June 2026. As part of the State budget, amendments to the Duties Act 1997 will impact some build-to-rent transactions and retirement village acquisitions or transfers. See the Revenue NSW website for further information on the 2026–27 State Budget or the Surcharge purchaser duty guide for lodgement instructions.
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Revenue NSW – indexed changes to duty
The new indexed amounts for duties thresholds and base duty amounts are now available on the Revenue NSW website and calculators. The new amounts apply from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. Chapter 2, Part 3, Division 3 of the Duties Act 1997 provides detailed information relating to annual indexation.
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Changes to ILARS Funding Guidelines and Application Processing for Workers Compensation Claim Funding
The Independent Review Office (IRO) released an alert on 24 June 2026 confirming that applications for funding or extensions of grant funding received from that day might not be able to be determined in accordance with the existing guidelines and may only be determined after the commencement of the new ‘merits’ criteria taking effect from 1 July 2026. IRO has indicated priority may be given to urgent applications. The changes to the guidelines are to be set out in an amending instrument that was expected to be gazetted on 26 June 2026.
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WILLS AND ESTATES
Essential validity of wills: knowledge and approval, undue influence and fraud
By Darryl Browne
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RISK
Supervision is not optional: a cautionary tale
By Glenda Carry
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Annual federal courts and tribunals fee increases from 1 July 2026
The Attorney-General's Department has released the annual federal courts and tribunals fee increases from 1 July 2026. More information
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Federal Court concise statement questionnaire
The Law Council of Australia is conducting a survey of the legal profession on views and experiences on the use of concise statements in proceedings before the Federal Court. The survey will close on Friday 7 August 2026 and can be accessed via this link.
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Pro bono panel at the Land and Environment Court
In accordance with the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005, the Registrar of the Land and Environment Court of NSW is seeking expressions of interest from solicitors who are willing to participate in the Court's pro bono panel. More information
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Youth justice law reform
Amendments to the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW) and the Young Offenders Regulation 2016 (NSW), as set out in Schedules 2 and 3 of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (NSW), will commence on 1 July 2026.
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June Service Directory
The latest LSJ Online Service Directory is available, featuring agency and referral listings, practices for sale or purchase, missing wills’ notices, and more. Click here.
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NAIDOC 2026
Thursday 9 July 2026
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Productivity in Practice: AI in Practice - Copilot for work
Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Tips for negotiation and settlements: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
Wednesday 22 July 2026
REGISTER HERE
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Capability Booster: Intentional communication for risk management – live online workshop
Thursday 30 July 2026
REGISTER HERE
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Specialist Accreditation Conference 2026
Thursday 13 and Friday 14 August 2026
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