22 November 2019
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Annual General Meeting Wrap-Up
The Law Society of Western Australia's Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held last night at the Perth offices of Herbert Smith Freehills. Members attended to participate and learn more about the Law Society's activities and achievements in 2018/19. The AGM approved the Law Society's Annual Report and Financial Statements, which can be viewed by clicking here. Congratulations to John Ley SC, who was elected as the Law Society's newest Life Member. Mr Ley SC has been an active member of the Society since he joined in 1975, including serving as the Society's President in 1999. Following the AGM, attendees took the opportunity to catch up with colleagues and members of the Society's Council while enjoying refreshments and the picturesque views from level 36 of the QV1 Building. The Law Society thanks Herbert Smith Freehills for the use of its premises and hospitality.
Legal Profession Uniform Law UpdateEarlier this year, the Attorney General announced that Western Australia had signed an agreement with New South Wales and Victoria to join the Legal Profession Uniform Law Scheme. There have been two recent and significant developments in Western Australia's progress in joining the Uniform Law. First, in late September 2019, the Victorian Parliament passed the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Amendment Act 2019. Once proclaimed, this Act will ensure that, upon joining the Uniform Law, Western Australia will have a representative on the Legal Services Council and the Admissions Committee. Second, the preparation of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Bill 2019 (WA) met a drafting milestone in early November, with the release of a consultation draft to various stakeholders, including the Legal Practice Board, Legal Profession Complaints Committee, Law Society and the Western Australian Bar Association. That consultation process is running until early December and it is anticipated that the Application Bill will be introduced into Parliament in early 2020. Joshua Thomson SC, Solicitor-General of Western Australia
Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Lindy JenkinsThe Hon Justice Lindy Jenkins has announced her retirement from the
Supreme Court of Western Australia to take effect on 30 January 2020. The Hon Chief Justice Peter Quinlan congratulated Justice Jenkins on her exemplary service as a judge of the Court and her decades of service to the administration of justice in Australia as a lawyer and a judge. »Read more
Law Council of Australia UpdateThe latest fortnightly update from the Law Council calls upon the Commonwealth Attorney-General to abandon the government’s proposed Family Court merger and instead strengthen specialisation in family law. »Read more
State Administrative TribunalComing soon – a new and simplified way of accessing Guardianship and Administration Act application.
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Aboriginal Women's Legal Education Trust –
Seeking ApplicationsThe Aboriginal Women's Legal Education Trust provides scholarships to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to attend WA universities to study law. Applications must be received by 12 noon on Friday, 14 February 2020.
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New Australian Bar Association PresidentThe Law Society congratulates Matthew Howard SC, who has been elected as President of the Australian Bar Association for 2019-2020. Mr Howard SC is a member of the Law Society's Council. »Read more
Queensland Parliament Human Rights Advisory PanelThe Queensland Parliament is seeking to appoint a small number of legal advisers to constitute an advisory panel, members of which will provide expert advice in all areas of human rights law. »Read more
Mahla Pearlman Award –
Call for NominationsThe Mahla Pearlman Award for the Australian Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year is conducted annually by the Australian Environment and Planning Law Group of the Law Council of Australia's Legal Practice Section. Nominations are now open, closing Friday, 28 February 2020. »Read more
Robe Hire from the Law SocietyDid you know that robes are available for hire for Law Society members for $50? For more information, call (08) 9324 8600. Do you have unused robes or jackets that you would like to donate? The Law Society is seeking a small set of robes (women's size 8) in good condition. Please call (08) 9324 8600 or email info@lawsocietywa.asn.au.
Less than two weeks to go – Book your place before we sell out!
Members $35 | Non-Members $55
Celebrate another busy and eventful year with colleagues as you enjoy our Christmas hospitality and entertainment at the Westin once again. Our 2018 event sold out with over 230 people in attendance, so don’t miss out this year, book today to secure your spot at the party of the season! We look forward to celebrating with you.
Continuing Professional Development
LESANZ: Exploring the Impact of the Repeal of s51 (3) of the Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010 on Intellectual Property Agreements
Thursday, 28 November 2019 | 4.15pm – 6.00pm | Refreshments Provided
Since the commencement of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (now the Competition & Consumer Act 2010), certain IP arrangements have been exempt from most of its anti-competitive conduct prohibitions by operation of section 51(3). However, as of September 2019, these exemptions have been removed.
Trina Storm and Julia Millar
Hear from Trina Storm, Special Counsel, Competition and Julia Millar, Senior Associate, Competition, both of Clayton Utz as they delve into the practical effects of these changes on business and explain how to ensure your agreements comply with these changes. Speakers:
Trina Storm, Special Counsel, Clayton Utz
Julia Millar, Senior Associate, Clayton Utz
With thanks to our CPD partner
Accountability, Responsibility and
Authority – it’s all about the limits! 5 February 2020 | 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Sean Popperwell, Popperwell & Co
Focusing on Information and
Communication – Getting it Right in the Delivery Stage
11 February 2020 | 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Deborah Templeman, Gilchrist Connell
Risk Management Webinar for Country Practitioners
Law Mutual (WA) will be facilitating a two hour webinar for Country Practitioners in February 2020. Attendance will count towards your risk management training requirements for an annual contribution discount in the 2019/2020 Insurance Year, subject to certain requirements of declaration and documentary evidence of attendance being produced upon request.
Matter Management Guidelines – Providing (Webinar)
Wednesday, 26 February 2020 | 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Vicki Coles, Manager Risk, Law Mutual (WA)
2 Points: Competency 1, Practice Management
Law Mutual Insureds: $0* | Law Society Members: $180 | Non-members: $250 To register to attend the webinar, please email cpd@lawsocietywa.asn.au.
For any inquiries, please contact Shumi Tsungu, Administration & Risk Officer on (08) 9324 8624.
*If you are a Law Mutual (WA) insured, you are entitled to attend free or subsidised risk management seminars to a total of two hours. If you attend any additional seminars in excess of the free or subsidised risk management two hours you will be required to pay the member or non-member fee, depending on the seminar you attend and your Law Society membership status.
WIN Movie Tickets to see 21 Bridges
To celebrate the release of 21 Bridges, in cinemas from 21 November, the Law Society is giving members the chance to win an in-season pass to see the film. 21 Bridges follows an embattled NYPD detective, who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 21 BRIDGES to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.
Please email membership@lawsocietywa.asn.au with your name and contact details for your chance to win.
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Programme –
Limited Time Special Offer
The Corporate Programme provides members with a range of privileges including complimentary scheduled servicing, reduced retailer delivery fee and a total of four years Mercedes-Benz Road Care. Visit mercedes-benz.com.au to take advantage of the benefits today. Visit the members’ only privileges page (password protected) to access the discount information.
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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. Family Law: an applicant with a disability seeks one-off advice in relation to consent orders proposed by the other party. The relationship ended a number of years ago but the parties still jointly own a property. Guardianship and Administration: an applicant seeks one-off advice (and further assistance if appropriate) about amending Guardianship and Administration Orders. Consumer law / debt: an elderly woman who has declared bankruptcy seeks assistance to resolve a dispute with her car repair
service. The car repair service has held her car since January 2019. They are claiming around $5,000 in repairs and $6,000 in storage fees, but have not provided an itemised invoice.
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