The Law Council's Activity Brief - June 2015
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Duncan McConnel - President
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The goal of an Australian legal profession moves a significant step closer from 1 July this year with the introduction of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Framework in New South Wales and Victoria.
The Legal Profession Uniform Law Framework that begins on 1 July 2015 will bring the legal profession in those states together to create a common legal services market under a uniform legal profession law and uniform rules. An inter-jurisdictional Legal Services Council and a Commissioner for Uniform Legal Services Regulation have been established to monitor and promote consistency in the way the new regulatory system is implemented and operates. Completing the regulatory picture are local regulatory authorities – professional associations and independent Legal Services Commissioners - who provide the day to day interactions with the legal profession and consumers...
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Magna Carta to inspire and guide Access to Justice Conference
Stellar line-up of speakers confirmed for 5th National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference being held in Sydney on 18-19 June 2015.
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What interstate practitioners need to know about Uniform Law in NSW and Victoria
Uniform Rules commence in NSW and Victoria from 1 July. This marks a significant step towards realising a future where the entire Australian legal profession operates under a consistent set of rules of conduct, practice and education. Find out practising entitlements for interstate practitioners with this handy fact sheet.
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Legal profession commits to equity and diversity
Leaders in the legal profession have adopted the 2015 Diversity and Equality Charter. The charter promotes the respect and inclusion of all legal professionals, regardless of sex, sexuality, disability, age, race, ethnicity, religion and culture.
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Clarifying changes to the Criminal Code
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Powers and Offences) Bill 2015 aims to "tackle crime and to make our communities safer." Yet the Bill seeks to change fundamental principles of the Criminal Code. The Law Council explained its concerns and perspectives before a Senate committee.
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Removal of dual regulation of migration lawyers
The Law Council congratulates the Government for endorsing the“Kendall Report” and concluding that dual regulation of migration lawyers is unnecessary, inefficient and counter productive.
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Crisis in legal assistance fundingThe Law Council calls upon the Attorneys-General to urgently commit more funding to legal assistance services following revelations in the Federal Budget that the Commonwealth is plans to significantly reduce funding – a move that would risk critically undermining access to justice in Australia.
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13 June & 25 July
Family Law Intensives
Host: Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
13 June venue: InterContinental, Adelaide
25 July venue: University Club of WA, Perth
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Profile: June 2015
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