Friday, 12 March 2021
Hearsay 05-2021
Hearsay is the Law Society's fortnightly e-newsletter, sent out to all members. Reproduced here is the news section of Hearsay — other sections have been omitted.
Trust Account Year Ending 31 March 2021
Information relating to the upcoming external examinations of trust accounts was sent out recently to all Managing Partners and Sole Practitioners. If you did not receive your circular, or would like an electronic copy, please contact Finance & Business Services Manager Lea McLean on 62740300, or email lea.mclean@actlawsociety.asn.au. Read More +
Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying in the ACT Legal Profession
The ACT Law Society takes a zero-tolerance approach to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and bullying in the ACT legal profession. To find out more about how these issues are dealt with in the ACT, as well as information about finding help and support, and our expectations of members, please visit the website. Read More +
Courts Updates
- ACT Magistrates Court Practice Direction Childrens Court 1 of 2021 - Care and Protection Intensive List. Read More +
- The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has updated the special measures Practice Directions which were put in place last year to facilitate operations during COVID-19. Read More +
Practising Certificate renewals starting soon
Please make sure your contact details are up to date on your member dashboard before the practising certificate renewal period commences in May. It's vital that we have your current contact details so we can email you your renewal instructions.
In line with the Law Society's ongoing commitment to sustainability, practising certificates will now be issued electronically as the default (however paper copies will still be available on request, and you can always download a PDF for your own records).
Simply log in and follow the instructions on your Member Dashboard.
OMARA update
Transitional arrangements from 22 March 2021 are being developed to enable holders of Australian legal practising certificates who cease to be a registered migration agent following the commencement of new legislation to maintain access to their ImmiAccount. Read More +