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Building a healthier profession, together
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So much of solicitors’ work involves high stakes. A client’s business hangs in the balance; an accused’s liberty is threatened; a child’s safety is at risk. Little wonder, then, that in these and similar circumstances our own mental health can come under significant pressure. My decision to make ‘building solicitors’ mental health and wellbeing’ one of my President’s Priorities this year was reinforced by research in late 2024 showing that a concerning number of lawyers were planning to leave their current employment within a year. Unsustainable stress and constant pressure were among the top reasons given. Continue reading >
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Practical Legal Training Information Session
The Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) has released a detailed Discussion Paper on Practical Legal Training (PLT), outlining the options for consultation and reform. As part of this process, a consultation session will be held in the Banco Court on Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 5.00pm, facilitated by Chief Justice Andrew Bell, Justice Anthony Payne, Justice Jeremy Kirk and Professor Michael Quinlan. No registration is required.
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Register for the ILS International Law and Practice Course 2025
The International Law Section (ILS) at the Law Council of Australia invites Law Society members to attend the eighth lecture of the ILS International Law and Practice Course 2025. Catherine Raper will share her insights on recent developments in international trade policy. The lecture will be held in-person on Tuesday 25 November, from 7.45am – 9.00am at the Law Society of NSW. Register here
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Debate: Privacy is no one's business (in-person)
Thursday 6 November 2025
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In-House Corporate Lawyers Forum: Indemnities in practice
Tuesday 11 November 2025
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Legal practice in a digital world: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar
Wednesday 12 November 2025
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Staying Well in the Law series: Dying to work
Wednesday 19 November 2025
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Productivity in Practice: More than efficient
Wednesday 3 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 now 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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Significant legislative changes to the NSW Child Protection Register
The Criminal Law and Children’s Legal Issues Committees have prepared a document summarising significant legislative changes to the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 (NSW), commenced on 29 September 2025. See summary here.
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Advocacy in Action at the Law Society of NSW: Review of the operation of doli incapax in NSW for children under 14
In May 2025, the Attorney-General of NSW appointed the Honourable Geoffrey Bellew SC and Mr Jeffrey Loy to conduct a review and report on the operation of the common law presumption of doli incapax in NSW. The Law Society contributed a submission to the review, informed by our Children’s Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Human Rights and Indigenous Issues Committees. On 25 October, the NSW Government released the findings of the report, containing recommendations consistent with the Law Society’s advocacy.
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NSW eConveyancing dealing enhancements
NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) will implement a technical upgrade to its eConveyancing system on 10 November 2025. The upgrade includes new enhancements for lodging certain caveats, transfers, and transmission applications with LRS. To find out what’s changing for subscribers, read the update from the Office of the Registrar General here.
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NSW Land Registry Services Customer Satisfaction Survey
NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) is undertaking the annual customer satisfaction survey. The survey is open from today until 17 November 2025 and is available here.
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Residency Requirements: First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme
Revenue NSW asks industry professionals to remind clients that, under the Scheme, they must move into the property within 12 months of settlement and reside there continuously for 12 months. Non-compliance may result in duty repayment, interest, and penalties. Revenue NSW may contact purchasers to confirm compliance with the residence requirement.
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ATO lost super: $19 billion waiting to be claimed
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed $19 billion in lost or unclaimed super, often due to inactive accounts and funds holding outdated member contact details. Legal professionals can help clients reconnect with their super by encouraging them to complete the ATO’s 5 step super health check.
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WILLS AND ESTATES
‘What’s the passcode?’: why iPhone access now belongs in your estate planning brief
By Mary-Ann de Mestre >
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MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Merger reform 101: what’s changing and why it matters
By Jacqueline Downes >
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