5 July 2019
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NAIDOC Week runs from 7 to 14 July 2019. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To find out more about the Law Society's commitment to Reconciliation and a legal profession where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students, graduates and practitioners feel valued and respected, read our Reconciliation Action Plan.
Don't Miss an Edition of Friday Facts
Renew Your Essential Membership Before 31 July
The new Law Society membership year commenced on 1 July 2019. After 31 July you will lose access to membership benefits including your subscription to Friday Facts, Brief and other essential member communications if you have not renewed your membership. If you pay for your membership, you can renew online. For assistance with your membership or to confirm your current
membership status, please contact the membership team on (08) 9324 8692 or membership@lawsocietywa.asn.au.
Early Bird Renewal Prize RecipientsThank you to everyone who renewed their membership before 30 June 2019. The winners of our Early Bird Renewal Draw are: - Kendra Hagan, Employment Law Centre of WA (Inc) – $200 Voucher for food and drinks courtesy of Odyssea City Beach
- Anonymous – $79 Voucher for a Float Therapy Session at Beyond Rest provided by Incito Wealth
- Antonia Grasso, Albany Mediation Services – $75 Voucher for a Relax Express Massage courtesy of Endota Spa Perth CPD
- Helena Holland, Freedom Legal – $250
State Building Voucher, kindly provided by Kleenheat, which can be redeemed at multiple restaurants, bars and retail outlets
Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) –
Application Fees IncreaseOn 1 July 2019, application fees for the review of a decision, where a fee is payable, increased: - The standard application fee is $932.
- The fee payable for certain taxation applications (including where the amount of tax in dispute is less than $5,000) is $92.
»Read more at the AAT website or email legalandpolicy@aat.gov.au for more information.
Law Council UpdateThe latest fortnightly Update from the Law Council of Australia includes an address from President Arthur Moses SC regarding the Hong Kong extradition bill, a call to lift the minimum age of criminal responsibility and proposed citizenship stripping laws. »Read more
Practice Direction 1 of 2019 – Private Prosecutions – Magistrates CourtChief Magistrate Steven Heath has issued Practice Direction 1 of 2019 on Private Prosecutions. »Read more
Law Society Welcomes
New Network of Legal Aid Virtual OfficesThe Law Society welcomes an announcement by the Hon John Quigley MLA, Attorney General of Western Australia, that Legal Aid WA has launched a new network of virtual offices.
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Law Society 2019
Mentoring ProgrammeTo get involved in the Law Society's 2019 Mentoring Programme, complete one of the Expression of Interest forms linked below and send via email by 5.00pm Friday, 19 July 2019.
Important Information Regarding Exemption from
Participation in the Professional Standards Scheme
The Law Society’s new Professional Standards Scheme commenced on 1 July 2019. Ordinary and Life members of the Law Society who hold an Australian Practising Certificate are automatically members of the Professional Standards Scheme unless exempted by the Law Society from participation on application by the member.
If you do not wish to retain the benefits of participation in the Scheme, you MUST complete an Application for Exemption.
Failure to provide a completed Application for Exemption will require you to: - implement the compliance requirements of the Professional Standards Act 1997 (WA); and
- pay the $50 fee which the Law Society remits to the Professional Standards Council on your behalf.
Alternatively, if you wish to retain the benefits of the Scheme, please complete a Participant Information
Form.
Continuing Professional Development
Practical Advocacy Weekend 2019 Saturday, 17 August and Sunday, 18 August 2019
Children’s Court of Western Australia
Coaches and delegates at Practical Advocacy Weekend 2018 This immersive course promises to put you through your paces whilst providing tailored guidance and constructive feedback from coaches who are experienced advocates. Advocacy skills and experience are important for any accomplished litigator, whether you are a young lawyer, new to litigation or seeking a refresher. Enrol today to become part of a select group of practitioners who will receive intensive, hands-on advocacy training, played out in a real courtroom with experienced trial advocates. Coaches
Save the Date for Upcoming CPD Seminars
Leading in LawThursday, 22 August 2019
Speaker: Liz McCoy, Founder and Director, Leadership Zone
Contract Law MasterclassThursday 3 October 2019
Speaker: Jeffrey Goldberger, Special Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright
With thanks to our CPD partner
Golden Gavel – 90 Tickets Left!Friday, 26 July 2019 | 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Parmelia Hilton Hotel | 14 Mill Street, Perth
Join over 260 colleagues as you laugh the night away and enjoy a three course meal and refreshments at our annual comedic event. Individual tickets and group tickets are available. If you don’t have a group to come with, we will organise a table for you to join.
All ten speaking spots have now been filled by brave young lawyers! Don’t miss out on the Young Lawyers event of the year. All are welcome to attend this collegiate and entertaining event!
Save the Date – Sole Practitioner and Small Firm ForumThursday, 22 August 2019 | 5.15pm – 7.30pm
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Building the Old Court House – Free School Holiday Fun
9 July 2019 – 19 July 2019
Tuesday – Friday, 10.00am – 4.00pm
The Old Court House Law Museum, Stirling Gardens, Perth Join us at the Old Court House Law Museum to discover the architectural details of Perth’s oldest surviving building! Decorate and create your own Old Court House to take home with you!
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Law Mutual (WA) Risk Management Seminars
Supervision and Delegation
Wednesday, 24 July 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Cathryn Urquhart, Professional Skills Trainer
2 points – Competency 1, Practice Management
Out of Practice – The Risks of Straying Outside Your Usual Area of WorkTuesday, 6 August
9.00am – 10.00am
Ashley Macknay,
MDS Legal
1 point – Competency 1, Practice Management
Matter Management Guidelines – ScreeningWednesday, 7 August 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Cameron Hay, MYR Consulting
2 points – Competency 1, Practice Management
Avis and BudgetLaw Society members receive a 5% discount on best available rates from Avis and Budget and also earn Qantas points. Visit avis.com.au or budget.com.au for more information. Visit the members’ only privileges page (password protected) to access privileges information.
We Want Your FeedbackDo you know of a business that would be interested in joining our Membership Privileges Programme? Is there a product or service you would like to be added to our Membership Privileges? If you have any feedback or suggestions, please email membership@lawsocietywa.asn.au.
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Pro BonoAll applicants have been means tested and assessed by Law Access as being vulnerable people with great difficulty self-representing. If you are able to provide any assistance, please email lawaccess@lawaccess.net.au.
External NoticeThe South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is currently seeking expressions of interest for new volunteer members who are lawyers not engaged in providing legal advice within WA Health. »Read more
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