2023 National Golden Gavel Tickets On Sale Now
Each year, young lawyers test their public speaking skills and comedic genius at Golden Gavel competitions nationwide. The winners of each state and territory competition face off at the National Golden Gavel, to prove that an ounce of wit is worth a pound of argument. This year, the Law Society of NSW will host this prestigious event on Friday 24 November. Spots are strictly limited, so click here to secure your place here and find out who will take home the national title.

Launch date for NCAT's new Online Service
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) will launch its new Online Service for the Consumer and Commercial Division on 20 November 2023.
The new NCAT Online Service will:

• Expand the types of online forms available
• Enable parties to lodge requests and supporting documentation
• Allow forms to be saved as drafts, and
• Introduce bulk payments.

You can find out more about the NCAT Online Service here.

Last two mandatory rule 6.1 courses for 2023
Get ahead and complete your mandatory CPD knowledge areas now. Choose between in-person on 15 November or online on 12 December and claim 3 CPD units. Register today.

The final Tech Tools of 2023: Collaboration
Please join us for the final Tech Tools for 2023 on Collaboration, live and online on Wednesday 15 November. During this event we will showcase tools that enable collaboration for private firms and in-house legal departments to effectively communicate, manage projects and tasks, and securely share and store files, regardless of location. We will also discuss key considerations for selection and the regulatory landscape surrounding legal technology. Members can register for free.

36th AUSIT National Conference
The Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators invites lawyers to a CPD event on working with interpreters in courts and tribunals. The keynote speaker is the Honourable Justice Kunc of the Supreme Court of NSW followed by a roundtable. The CPD is part of AUSIT's National Conference. It will take place at UNSW (Kensington campus) on Friday 24 November from 3pm to 5pm. The cost is $55. To register (before 16 November) click here.

Tips from the ATO for Tax Time 2024
Want to get ahead for next tax time? Use this Australian Taxation Office (ATO) checklist to make sure everything is in order. Put a system in place to keep track of your receipts and make sure you have records as evidence if you claim a deduction. No record means no deduction. If you are intending to claim a deduction for work-related expenses,  learn more.

Normal rostered sittings of the Local Court, Children’s Court and Coronial Jurisdiction will be suspended on and from Monday 25 December 2023 and will recommence on Monday 8 January 2024. Friday 22 December 2023 will be a statewide Chambers Day. Learn more.

Enjoy a flavour-packed BBQ feast without having the fire up the barbie with this week’s Dining Room Delivers
Tuck into sticky glazed pork BBQ ribs, roasted spicy corn-on-the-cob, traditional creamy coleslaw, seasoned potato wedges and a key lime pie. Click here to order by 10am Tuesday 7 November, for delivery by 5pm Friday 10 November.

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