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Specialist expertise from the bench
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The Specialist Accreditation Conference is one of the highlights of the CPD year. It offers advanced learning, delivered to experts by masters in their fields. The Law Society of NSW’s CPD team has curated a stellar array of legal talent to present across all five streams at this year’s conference, to be held on Thursday, 28 August (in person at the ICC Sydney) and Friday, 29 August (live online). Continue reading >
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Early Bird ends today: Government Solicitors and In-House Lawyers conferences
Our Government Solicitors Conference (3 September) and In-House Lawyers Conference (9 September) are fast approaching. Whether you’re navigating public sector reforms or corporate legal challenges, our tailored full-day programs will strengthen your skills and broaden your perspective. Our member-exclusive Early Bird pricing ends today – book now to secure your place.
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Complimentary AUSTRAC webinars
AUSTRAC is hosting a series of free webinars to help businesses prepare for compliance with the newly amended Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act 2006 (Cth). For more information, visit our AML/CTF Hub or register directly with AUSTRAC via its Education and guidance page here.
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Help shape the future of AUSTRAC’s digital services
AUSTRAC is currently preparing its online experience platform, a system that reporting entities will use to meet their AML/CTF regulatory obligations. If your practice is interested in assisting AUSTRAC shape its online platform, enrolment and registration experience and transaction reporting, please register your interest by emailing HaveYourSay@austrac.gov.au. Participants will have early insight into upcoming changes, as well as opportunities to provide input and ask questions.
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Local Court of NSW: new Bail Division underway
The Chief Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW has established a Bail Division to centralise weekday adult bail matters across NSW. The Bail Division will commence from TODAY. All matters will be heard virtually, with all participants appearing by audio visual link. The Bail Division will operate up to seven virtual courts, grouped by region. Matters will generally be heard in order of readiness, though they may be reassigned on the day to another courtroom at the discretion of the presiding Magistrate to ensure efficient case progression. Criminal law practitioners will have already received an email from the Law Society of NSW with details on how to access the hearings for each Bail Division court room. More details on how to access the Division are also available here. The Practice Note can be viewed here.
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Francis Forbes Society Legal History Tutorial
The Hon JC Campbell KC, will present a legal history tutorial on Thursday 10 July 2025 at 5.15 pm, Court 13A, Law Courts Building, titled The History of Equity. This will be in person and online. No registration is necessary for in person attendance. If you are unable to attend in person, please register here to receive details for online viewing. The viewing link will be in the emailed confirmation you will receive after registering. If you have any queries, please email secretariat@forbessociety.org.au. The Francis Forbes Society is very grateful to the Chief Justice of NSW, the Hon. Andrew Bell, for his permission to use the Supreme Court facilities.
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Staying Well in the Law - The law within: moral injury in legal practice
Wednesday 23 July 2025
REGISTER HERE
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NSW Young Lawyers Professional Development Day 2025
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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Family law fundamentals: live online workshop
Thursday 31 July and 7 August 2025
REGISTER HERE
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July Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for July 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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Advocacy in Action
The Law Society NSW welcomes the recent Report on Proposals to increase voter engagement, participation and confidence from the NSW Parliament Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters. Several of our proposals are reflected in the Report’s recommendations, including a mandatory civic education curriculum, funding to improve civics and electoral literacy, and broadening accessibility to voting for marginalised voters. Our submission to the Inquiry on this issue last year, informed by our Public Law and Indigenous Issues Committees, highlighted the importance of voter engagement, digital resilience, and tackling misinformation. It also emphasised the value of civic education, electoral literacy, and accessibility to voting. We look forward to the NSW Government’s response to the Report later this year.
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Increases to application fees in the Administrative Review Tribunal
Practitioners should note the increases for FY25/26 to application fees payable in the Administrative Review Tribunal in respect of certain types of applications in accordance with the Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024 and the Migration Regulations 1994. The new fees will apply if an application fee is paid on or after 1 July 2025, even if the application was lodged before that date. Further information is available here.
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Updated Lifetime Care and Support Guidelines
The Lifetime Care and Support Guidelines are reviewed regularly by the Lifetime Care and Support Authority to resolve inconsistencies or ambiguities which have arisen through their practical application. An updated version of the Guidelines was gazetted on 27 June 2025 and took effect from this date. A summary of changes is available here. Practitioners should note that these updates do not change participant entitlements under the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme, nor do they change eligibility for the Scheme.
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Industrial Court Digitisation Project now complete
The Industrial Court Digitisation Project is complete. Developments include the availability of eSubpoena, Online Transcript Portal, and additional forms on the Online Registry website. Please direct any questions or feedback to the Online Registry Support team at onlineregistry-support@justice.nsw.gov.au.
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CORPORATE PENALTIES
What the Web3 appeal means for the penalty implications of legal advice
By Matthew Lo and Sophie Barbour >
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PRIVACY
The countdown is on for automated decision making transparency requirements
By Alex Kotova >
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