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The Law Council's Activity Brief - May 2015
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Duncan McConnel - President

The release of the Final Report of the Competition Policy Review represents a significant milestone in the nation’s competition policy and laws. Drawing on more than 12 months of public and stakeholder consultation, it is the first comprehensive review of competition policy in two decades and builds on the work of the Hilmer and Dawson committees. Released on March 31, the independent review is the blueprint of the Review Panel led by Professor Ian Harper and makes 56 recommendations for reforms across three key themes – competition policy, laws and institutions – as part of a drive to promote more dynamic, competitive and efficient markets...

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Change the Record on indigenous imprisonment
The National Justice Coalition recently launched the "Change the Record" campaign in Sydney to end the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the justice system.  

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Delivery models for a prosperous future
Speaking at the recent World Masters of Law Firm Management conference, Professor Richard Susskind OBE had a message for law firms that are fixated on new pricing models in a customer-driven legal services market – you have got it all wrong.

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Interested in supporting the Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference?
Sponsorship is still available for this biennial event, featuring a line-up of distinguished speakers including Sir Nicholas Mostyn, Chief Justice Tom Bathurst and the Hon. Mark Dreyfuss QC MP. 

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Section 35p could capture legitimate reporting
The Law Council appeared before the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor recently to discuss the its submission to the latest ASIO Act inquiry. It expressed concern that Section 35p could capture genuine reporting in the public interest by journalists and others.

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Is the Good Order Bill necessary? 
The Law Council says there is insufficient evidence to necessitate the Good Order Bill. The Bill may also disproportionately impact children and other asylum-seekers at risk. Our submission suggests there may be more appropriate measures than those proposed in the BIll.

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Biometrics Bill needs further consideration
The Strengthening Biometrics Integrity Bill seeks to expand the 
existing powers of collection of personal information, including sensitive biometric data. The Law Council recommends the Bill not be passed until the privacy impact statement on the Bill is considered. 

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MORE ON ADVOCACY:
22 May
Hot topics in Commonwealth Compensation
Host: Federal Litigation & Dispute Resolution Section of the Law Council of Australia
Venue: AAT Registry, level 16, HWT Tower, Southgate, 40 City Road, Southbank, Melbourne
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13 June
Family Law Intensive
Host: Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
Venue: InterContinental, Adelaide
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18 June
On boarding session for lawyers returning from parental leave
Host: Norton Rose Fullbright/ Clayton Utz
Venue: Norton Rose Fullbright, level 18, Grosvenor Place, 225 George Street, Sydney
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18-19 June
5th National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conferece
Hosts: Law Society of New South Wales
Venue: Sheraton on the Park, Sydney
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May 2 @LIVPresident: Great @thelawcouncil infographic showing that every $1 spent on CLCs saves community $18 down-stream 

Apr 21: 3 scholarships worth $5,000ea available to early career business lawyers. Unpublished papers due soon #auslaw Read more...

Apr 20: Law Council considers duties & obligations for institutions & solicitors in supplementary sub to @CARoyalComm #auslaw Read more...

Apr 17: Firms need to “embrace flexible work” @LawyersWeekly 
 As found in our NARS report #auslaw Read more...

Apr 14: Hyman Tarlo Scholarship by @tcddublin for #auslaw grads includes 2015-6 fees+$10K stipend. Applications close 31 May Read more...

Apr 2: Compelling article on the parlous state of legal aid funding via @abcnews
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