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The Law Society notes the clear decision of the Australian people expressed on Saturday in the Voice referendum. The debate over the past 12 months has raised many difficult issues, and has no doubt been the source of considerable distress for many people. I want to express my support, particularly for Indigenous members of the Law Society, as well as all the members of our Indigenous Issues Committee. Irrespective of the result, the Law Society will continue its advocacy, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, in pursuit of better outcomes and a more just legal system for the first peoples of Australia. Continue reading >
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2023 Law Society Council Election – Voting
Solicitor members will have received an invitation to vote electronically in the 2023 Law Society Council election. The email includes a link to the electronic voting form. Eight candidates have been nominated to fill three “Councillor” Unreserved Positions (each for a three-year term). Solicitor members must ensure their vote is received before the ballot closes at 2.00pm (AEDT) on Monday, 23 October 2023. Enquiries should be directed to secretary@lawsociety.com.au. Members can access information about each candidate at the link here.
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Have you submitted your nomination for the Law Society Member Awards yet?
We have many remarkable members who go above and beyond to adhere to our motto: defending the rights of all. These awards are an opportunity for the Law Society to recognise and celebrate our most exceptional members and their ongoing, tireless contribution to excellence in their field, service to the community and the profession, and commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. Find out more about each category and nominate here.
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Register now - The Law Society’s Professional Standards Scheme
The Scheme is an exclusive member benefit for those in private practice to limit their occupational liability. Helpful information about the Scheme can be found here. Principals can register participation through the online Scheme portal. If you have any questions or would like assistance accessing the online Scheme portal, please contact our friendly Scheme Administration Team on 02 9926 0189, or email scheme@lawsociety.com.au.
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Law Society 2023 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of The Law Society of New South Wales will be held on Thursday 26 October 2023 at 4.30pm in the Law Society Building, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney. This is an in-person event.
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Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023 – On demand now available
Register for the full stream of 10 CPD Units or browse the 50+ sessions now available.
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Tax Practitioners Board Appointments
Ms Simone Carton, Mr Phillip Davies and Professor Kerrie Sadiq have been appointed by the Government to the Tax Practitioners Board. The Tax Practitioners Board is the national body responsible for regulation of tax practitioners. More information on the appointments is available here.
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Trading names to be retired from the Australian Business Register
From 1 November 2023, ABN Lookup will no longer display trading names and will only display registered business names. The Australian Business Register stopped collecting or updating trading names on 28 May 2012.Transitional arrangements which have applied to allow the business community time to register business names are due to expire on 31 October 2023. Any business still using a trading name should ensure a business name is registered prior to this date. More information on the transition is available here.
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Pathways to Just Transitions for a Sustainable Common Future
Macquarie University’s Centre for Environmental Law is organising an international conference on “Pathways to Just Transitions for a Sustainable Common Future” on 1 and 2 November 2023 in Sydney. The conference will also be streamed online. Please see further information about the conference (including registration) here.
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Farewell Ceremony for the Hon. Justice Robert Beech-Jones
Justice Robert Beech-Jones will be retiring as Chief Judge at Common Law and a judge of appeal to take up his appointment as a Justice of the High Court of Australia. A formal ceremony to mark this occasion will be held in the Banco Court, on level 13 of the Law Courts Building, on Thursday 19 October at 9.15am. The ceremony will be followed by morning tea in the Banco Court foyer. The above public ceremony will be notified in the Law List on the prior Tuesday and Wednesday and also on the day of the ceremony. The ceremony will also be livestreamed with the link being posted on the Supreme Court website prior to the ceremony.
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Start your weekend right with this week's Foodie Feast
Tuck into a lemon and sage roasted chicken with delicious sides and a passionfruit cheesecake to finish. Click here to secure your order before 10am Tuesday 17 October for delivery Friday 20 October.
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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Law Society Member Benefits
Discover an unrivalled range of exclusive offers from our Member Benefits providers, including personal and lifestyle products and services tailored to support you and enhance your legal practice. Do not miss out on these exceptional deals.
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Mental Health and Wellness Law: How to Remain Calm During Change
Tuesday 17 October 2023
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Let’s settle this once and for all: ADR 2023 and beyond – in-person
Thursday 19 October 2023
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Essentials for lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
Thursday 19 October 2023
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2023 Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night
Thursday 7 December 2023
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2024 Opening of Law Term Dinner
Wednesday 31 January 2024
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October Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for October 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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Changes to concession for unoccupied land intended to be owner’s principal place of residence
Effective from 1 July 2023, changes in legislation permit an extension to the period for which unoccupied land may be treated as an owner’s principal place of residence, from four land tax years to up to six years, in certain circumstances. The extension can be applied retrospectively to relevant exemptions that ended on or after 31 December 2019. A Commissioner’s Practice Note has been published.
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Reissued Supreme Court Practice Note SC EQ 4 - Corporations List
The reissued Practice Note has a commencement date of 18 October 2023. The changes begin at paragraph 24 and pick up the Practice Note – Harmonisation in schemes of arrangement as developed by the Committee for the Harmonisation of Rules of the Council of Chief Justices of Australia and New Zealand. The reissued Practice Note is available here.
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FAMILY LAW
Understanding coercive control: Recent Family Law jurisprudence
By Alexandra McCosker >
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STRATA LAW
Evolving limitations on the power to make by-laws in strata and community title schemes
By Allison Benson >
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