16 August 2019
Your membership number:
Your August edition of Brief is now available to read online. In this edition: - Beyond the Jargon: What Does AI Mean for Lawyers?
- Israel Folau: The Last Line of Defence
- Vexillology Flagging Copyright in Action: the Surprising History of Australian Flags
- Technology and the Future of the Courts
- The latest Taxing Matters column, Drover's Dog, Quirky Case and more
Expressions of Interest – Appointments to the Administrative Appeals TribunalThe Government is inviting suitably qualified members of the public to submit an expression of interest to be considered for appointment to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). Further information about how to submit an expression of interest can be found on the Attorney-General's Department website. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 8
September 2019. Please contact aat.appointments@ag.gov.au with any questions about the expression of interest process.
Mediator of the Year – Registrar Sandra BoyleThe Law Society congratulates Registrar Sandra Boyle, who was awarded Mediator of the Year at last Friday’s 2019 Australian ADR Awards. Registrar Boyle has been a valued member of the Law Society since 1975. The Hon Peter Quinlan, Chief Justice of Western Australia said, “The success of the Court’s mediation program, and its national reputation for excellence, owe a significant debt to the talent and dedication of Registrar Sandra Boyle.” »Read more
High Court of Australia Practice Direction No 1 of 2019The Justices of the High Court have issued Practice Direction No 1 of 2019 dealing with legislation and authorities for appeals and other Full Court matters. Written Submissions Paragraph 3 of the Practice Direction requires each party and intervener to provide as an annexure to their Written Submissions a list of the particular legislative provisions referred to in the submissions identifying the correct version of the legislation as at the date or dates relevant to the case. This will assist the Court to identify the correct
version of the relevant legislative provisions in advance of the filing of the Joint Book of Authorities. Joint Book of Authorities In anticipation of the introduction of electronic filing of documents in the High Court the Justices have altered the structure of the Joint Book of Authorities (“JBA”) and removed the requirement to file and serve hard copies of the JBA in appeals and other Full Court matters. Commencing with matters set down for hearing after 1 October 2019 the new Practice Direction requires the appellant to file and serve the electronic version only of the JBA. »Read more
Sole Practitioner and Small Firm Forum
Last Chance to Register!Thursday, 22 August 2019 | 5.15pm – 7.15pm
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace, Perth
FREE Information and Networking Event for Members
Want to deconstruct inefficiencies and maximise your billable hours? Explore how other industries declutter and improve the way they work. Join Chartered Engineer and Management Consultant Jag Strachan to learn how process management tools can improve and transform your practice. This event provides a valuable networking and learning opportunity for sole practitioners and lawyers from small firms. Come along and make valuable business and social connections, while learning about this important topic. Register now to secure your place!
Jag Strachan – Independent Consultant
Monday, 26 August 2019 | 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Refreshments 6.00pm – 6.30pmFREE SEMINAR
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Also available online via live streaming
Would you like to contribute to the future of law reform in Australia? Join the President of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC), Justice Sarah Derrington, for a free seminar to discuss a range of future law reform inquiry topics suggested by the public, and contribute your ideas. More information can be found at ALRC's website. After the seminar, join us for refreshments and the opportunity to mix with colleagues and members of the ALRC in a relaxed environment.
Continuing Professional Development
Upcoming CPD Seminars in August and September
With thanks to our CPD partner
Accountability, Responsibility and
Authority – it’s all about the limits!3 September 2019 | 9.00am – 10.00am
Sean Popperwell,
Popperwell & Co Lawyers
1 point – Competency 1,
Practice Management
Introduction to Risk Management
11 September 2019 | 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Vicki Coles, Manager Risk, Law Mutual
1 point – Competency 1,
Practice Management
For Country Practitioners
District Court of WA – Introduction of a Sentence Mention List for Country Committals from 1 January 2020
From the 1 January 2020 the District Court of WA will be introducing a sentence mention list to manage committals for sentence by the country magistrates to the District Court circuits. The sentence mention list will be administered in a manner similar to the way in which trial listing hearings for committals from country magistrates to District Court circuits for trial are administered. »Read more
'One flew over the cuckoos nest – Piddington does Geraldton' | Friday, 16 August 2019
»Learn more
AudiLaw Society Members receive access to the Audi Corporate Program, including; complimentary service loan cars and corporate evaluation vehicles.
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.
To access the members only privileges page, use password: 2019LawSociety
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. - Fines / bankruptcy: a vulnerable applicant seeks advice to manage orders regarding a fine and the cancellation of her driver’s licence.
- Equal opportunity law: Initial advice is sought in relation to potential claims against an educational institution in relation to disability discrimination.
- Family law: a range of matters, including matters suitable for lawyer assisted mediation.
|