This session was recorded on 26 February 2026 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar. This session will present common scenarios in the area of elder law, wills and estates, focusing on:
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| Recorded on 26 February 2026 | |
| Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW | |
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Legal ethics for elder law, wills and estates practitioners – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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Understanding testamentary trusts – on-demand recording (44142)
1 CPD units
| 1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 26February 2026 as part of the Elder law, wills & probate: One day intensive - live webinar. Testamentary trusts are an important tool for any solicitor providing estate planning services. However, before incorporating them into your practice, it is essential to understand the principles involved in testamentary trusts, the consequences of errors, and the dangers of a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Topics covered in this session will include:
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| Recorded on 26 February 2026 | |
| Stephen Lynch, Director, Somerville Legal | |
Conveyancing law update March 2025 – on-demand recording
3 CPD units
| 3 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 19 March 2025 as part of the Conveyancing law update - live webinar. In this session Tony Cahill, legal author and speaker, covers the latest legal developments, cases and practical implications for lawyers conducting conveyancing matters in NSW. |
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| Recorded on 19 March 2025 | |
| Tony Cahill, Legal Author, Speaker and former Solicitor | |
Silent Signals: What External Examiners Reveal – on-demand recording
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This session was recorded on 12 May 2025 as part of the Silent Signals: What External Examiners Reveal – live webinar. Join us for this complimentary webinar where you will learn about:
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| Recorded on 12 May 2025 | |
| Sharon Blake, Chief Trust Account Investigator, Trust Account Department, The Law Society of NSW Gavin Connor, Senior Investigator, The Law Society of NSW | |
Important issues for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 6 February 2025 as part of the Important issues for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by in-house legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. AI and your professional skills – Caryn Sandler, Partner + Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, Gilbert + Tobin Artificial Intelligence (particularly Gen AI) has now well and truly arrived in the legal industry and has the potential to shake up the way we practice. This session will serve as your guide to the Gen AI technologies that will likely change the way we find, review and write legal content. Taking a vendor-agnostic approach, we’ll bypass the hype and explain everything you need to know about:
Ethical issues for in-house lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW In this session Linden will review recent issues in ethics, focusing on:
Changes to Australia’s privacy and data security regime – Amber Cerny, Corporate Law Partner, EY Oceania In this session you will get an update on changes to Australia’s amended privacy and data security laws. We will also cover what the changes mean for you:
The right to disconnect – Carly Stebbing, Partner, Longton Legal This session will explore the implications of Australia's ‘right to disconnect’ reforms both for employers and for employees. The presentation will include an examination of how to ensure compliance while fostering a healthier work environment. |
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| Recorded on 6 February 2025 | |
| Caryn Sandler, Partner + Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, Gilbert + Tobin Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Amber Cerny, Corporate Law Partner, EY Oceania Carly Stebbing, Partner, Longton Legal | |
Changes in strata law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
| 1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 24 February 2026 as part of the Property law: One day intensive – live webinar. In Australia, around 15% of residents live in strata-titled properties, and this figure continues to grow as urban density increases. Strata law is a complex and evolving area that directly affects everyday Australians, and recent reforms by the NSW Government aim to address the challenges of strata living. Join Danielle Francis of Chambers Russell Lawyers for an insightful session exploring the latest developments in strata law, including key legislative changes and recent case law. |
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| Recorded on 24 February 2026 | |
| Danielle Francis, Senior Associate, Chambers Russell Lawyers | |
Managing issues with bail applications – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 1 March 2025 as part of the Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. This session will offer a practical guide on how to deal with common challenges that arise in release applications. |
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| Recorded on 1 March 2025 | |
| Michal Mantaj, Trial Advocate, Director, Conditsis Lawyers | |
Taking instructions and providing clear contract advice – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
| 1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 24 February 2026 as part of the Property law: One day intensive – live webinar. Off the Plan Contracts are becoming increasingly popular with NSW’s rising population and housing crisis. Such contracts are useful in assisting developers to obtain finance and approval for new developments and can provide benefits to purchasers and developers. However, they also significantly alter the risk sharing profile of a property purchase; they can be laden with risks for purchasers, and so require scrutiny and negotiation before being accepted. This session will cover the aspects of these contracts that require the most attention when it comes to advising purchasers. This analysis will also consider recent amendments to the Conveyancing Act that are intended to provide more protection to purchasers, as well as the role of good advice. |
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| Recorded on 24 February 2026 | |
| Mark Smith, Principal, Brander Smith McKnight | |
Deep dive into contingency and succession planning – on-demand interactive
1 CPD units
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With a substantial proportion of the legal profession in New South Wales being over the age of 40 and 99% of solicitors in private practice being sole practitioners or working in small practices, it’s important for practitioners to put in place plans for the future. The Law Society’s self-paced course on contingency and succession planning will give you the knowledge and tools to put into place appropriate plans and measures, both in practice and beyond. At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Our on-demand interactive courses allow you to save your progress and learn to your own schedule. Courses include interactive and engaging content, knowledge checks and links to essential resources.
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| This course was updated in May 2025 | |
| David Viney,
External Interventions, Law Society of NSW Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW | |
Strengthening your legal practice against money laundering and terrorism financing risks – on-demand interactive course
2 CPD units
| 2 CPD Units On-demand interactive |
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NOTE: This course was developed in August 2024. As the AML/CTF landscape continues to evolve rapidly, some course links and materials may not reflect the most recent information and resources. This course still remains useful in preparing you for the new regulatory requirements, particularly on topics such as red flags, risk assessment and your relevant ethical and professional obligations. The Law Society of NSW will continue to provide updates on AML/CTF developments. Please check the AML/CTF Hub regularly for the latest updates and resources. Money laundering is a serious crime designed to obscure the criminal origins of funds by making those proceeds appear to have come from legitimate sources. It facilitates many serious crimes, including the financing of terrorist acts, terrorists and terrorist organisations. Every one of these crimes harms innocent and vulnerable people. Are you aware of the legal practice risks and your professional obligations relating to money laundering (ML) and terrorism financing (TF)? Do you know how to identify and manage red flags to strengthen your practice? The Law Society’s self-paced course will give you the knowledge to understand:
Our on-demand interactive courses allow you to save your progress and learn to your own schedule. Courses include interactive and engaging content, knowledge checks and links to essential resources. There are two parts to this course, comprising 21 chapters in total. This course features the expertise of the AML/CTF Reference Group of the Law Society of NSW, and is delivered by Bobbie Wan, Team Leader, Professional Support and Regulatory Policy, Law Society of NSW. It is based on the Law Council of Australia’s National Legal Profession Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Guidance, published 28 June 2024. This course is offered complimentary. |
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| Developed by the AML/CTF Reference Group of the Law Society of NSW Presented by Bobbie Wan, Team Leader, Professional Support and Regulatory Policy, Law Society of NSW | |
See this link for the Law Society's newest course on preparing your practice for the anti-money laundering regime: https://www.lawinform.com.au/blocks/androgogic_catalogue/index.php?q=43043 |
Plain language writing for lawyers – on-demand interactive
1.5 CPD units
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Plain language writing should be standard for lawyers these days, but are we doing it as well as we could? The Law Society’s self-paced course on plain language writing for lawyers will give you an overview of the basic principles of plain language writing, discuss why it’s important in legal drafting, and explore some tips and tricks to help you write in plain language. At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Our on-demand interactive courses allow you to save your progress and learn to your own schedule. Courses include interactive and engaging content, knowledge checks and links to essential resources. This course consists of 16 chapters, featuring the expertise of Ellen Owen. |
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| Created in January 2025 | |
| Ellen Owen, Education Designer, Law Society of NSW | |
Due diligence in practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
3 CPD units
| 3 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 31 March 2025 as part of the Due diligence in practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course about due diligence in practice, and earn three CPD units. Topics include: Risk management systems around disclosure – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW By the end of this session, you will:
This session will review recent issues in ethics, focusing on:
This session will provide an overview of the requirements under the amended Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) legislation that will apply to Tranche 2 entities such as lawyers. Participants in this course can expect to:
If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim three (3) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; and (c) professional skills. |
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| Recorded on 31 March 2025 | |
| Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW | |
Working with the ODPP: best practice tips for non-criminal lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 18 March 2025 as part of the Working alongside the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions: Information for private practitioners – live webinar. This webinar will focus on the role of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the process of conducting criminal trials and summary prosecutions in NSW. Presenters will discuss circumstances where private practitioners may become involved in criminal proceedings, which can include being engaged to act on behalf of a complainant or witness in the proceedings, being asked to provide advice or appear in relation specific applications in the criminal proceedings or being involved in concurrent civil or family law proceedings. The aim of this session is to provide private practitioners with useful information about the Director of Public Prosecution’s function and to give practical advice on how interactions with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions can be navigated. This session will be presented by Crown Prosecutor Andrew McMaster and Senior Solicitor Tessa Lumsden both of whom have a wealth of experience in complex criminal prosecutions where private practitioners have been involved. DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing. Please review the course description and use your discretion before proceeding.If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. |
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| Recorded on 18 March 2025 | |
| Andrew McMaster, Crown Prosecutor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Tessa Lumsden, Senior Solicitor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | |
Data breach prevention, assessment and reporting – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 25 March 2025 as part of the Privacy and data management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Data breach prevention, assessment and reporting – Cate Cloudsdale, Counsel, Quay Law Partners This session will focus on the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and will include:
The session will also touch on the Government’s privacy reforms and how these may impact data breach notification requirements and security practices in the near future. |
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| Recorded on 25 March 2025 | |
| Cate Cloudsdale, Counsel, Quay Law Partners | |
Ethical data management – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 25 March 2025 as part of the Privacy and data management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Ethical data management – protecting confidentiality – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW In this session, Linden will review recent issues in ethics, focusing on:
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| Recorded on 25 March 2025 | |
| Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW | |
Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 25 February 2025 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar Hear from legal experts as they discuss some of the current issues faced by family legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Skills and tips for managing risks relating to complex parenting issues – Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers In this session, Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, shares insights and strategies for working on complex parenting matters that involve significant risk issues. Ethics for family lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW In this session, Linden reviews recent issues in ethics, focusing on:
Working with Independent Children's Lawyers – Skye Owen, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers In this session, Skye discusses the role and mandatory obligations of Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs). She explores when ICLs are required, how they are appointed and who bears the cost, with insights into how the recent amendments have impacted ICLs. Additionally, she discusses the types of evidence that assists ICLs, and what this means for you, along with practical communication tips for working with ICLs. Family law case law: year in review – Craig Nicol, Editor, The Family Law Book & Keleigh Robinson Co-Editor, The Family Law Book In this session Craig Nicol & Keleigh Robinson review notable family law cases from 2024, with a discussion of key takeaways from these cases and how they may be applied to day-to-day practice. |
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| Recorded on 25 February 2025 | |
| Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Skye Owen, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers Craig Nicol, Editor, The Family Law Book & Keleigh Robinson Co-Editor, The Family Law Book | |
Working with counsel – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 20 March 2025 as part of the Civil litigators: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – live webinar Working with Counsel – Paul Cutler, Migration Lawyer, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator Working with Counsel should be a constructive and collaborative process for both solicitor and barrister. Each have their own roles in civil litigation. Good teamwork and understanding are essential to achieve the best result for the client. This session will look at some of the important aspects of briefing, working with and instructing counsel at trial. |
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| Recorded on 20 March 2025 | |
| Paul Cutler, Migration Lawyer, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator | |
Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – on-demand recording
6 CPD units
| 6 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 4 March 2025 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive - live webinar. This intensive program is specifically tailored to elder law, wills and estate planning practitioners. Experts specialising in this area cover many of the issues that you might face in your day-to-day practice. You will gain knowledge of the most current laws and cases and an expanded skill set, and 6 CPD units. This program complies with Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 under the Legal Profession Uniform Law requirements of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Practice Management and Business Skills, Professional Skills, and Substantive Law. Superannuation death benefits – Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers Legal ethical scenarios in elder law, wills and estates – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitors, Law Society of NSW
Risk management for executors – Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover
Complex estate planning issues – Josephine Pignataro, Special Counsel, HWL Ebsworth
Reviewable powers of attorney: assessing capacity Undue influence in will drafting – Caroline Sims, Partner, Teece Hodgson & Ward |
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| Recorded on 4 March 2025 | |
| Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitors, Law Society of NSW Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover Josephine Pignataro, Special Counsel, HWL Ebsworth Anne Britton, Deputy President and Division Head, Guardianship Division, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Caroline Sims, Partner, Teece Hodgson & Ward | |
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Alternative ways to practise law – on-demand interactive
1 CPD units
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Traditional practise roles do not suit all practitioners, and knowing what the viable alternatives are allows practitioners to make informed decisions about your career path. Alternatively, knowing what alternative practise roles would be useful to assist with your current practice, and how to access them, can be very helpful when you need extra resources. The Law Society’s self-paced course on alternative practise roles will give you the knowledge to understand clearly what the alternatives are and what is required to adopt those practise roles, including regulatory and licensing requirements and other relevant issues like insurance cover. At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Our on-demand interactive courses allow you to save your
progress and learn to your own schedule. Courses include interactive and
engaging content, knowledge checks and links to essential resources. This course consists of 10 chapters, featuring the expertise of Marilyn Cox. |
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| Created in March 2024 | |
| Marilyn Cox, Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW | |
Time management skills for billable hours – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 13 March 2025 as part of the Early career lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Time management skills for billable hours – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW By the end of this session, you will:
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| Recorded on Thursday 13 March 2025 | |
| Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW | |
Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
| 4 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 1 March 2025 as part of the Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss core issues for criminal lawyers, all while earning four CPD units. Topics include: Case law review – Andrew Tiedt, Director, J Sutton Associates This session will cover recent cases dealing with issues of criminal practice and procedure and other cases of interest affecting criminal law practitioners.
This session will provide a review of the ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, and their practical application for criminal law practitioners.
This session will explore the complementary roles of the solicitor and the barrister in criminal law matters, and constructive practices for solicitors that can optimise the solicitor–barrister relationship. Managing issues with bail applications – Michal Mantaj, Trial Advocate, Director, Conditsis Lawyers This session will offer a practical guide on how to deal with common challenges that arise in release applications. Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim four (4) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. |
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| Recorded on 1 March 2025 | |
| Andrew Tiedt, Director, J Sutton Associates Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Arjun Chhabra, Barrister, Maurice Byers Chambers Michal Mantaj, Trial Advocate, Director, Conditsis Lawyers | |
Case law: A year in review – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 12 March 2025 as part of the Personal injury law: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Case law: A year in review – Rita Yousef, Special Counsel, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers |
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| Recorded on 12 March 2025 | |
| Rita Yousef, Special Counsel, Caroll & O'Dea Lawyers | |
Procuring, delivering and maintaining public infrastructure and services in NSW – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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This session was recorded on 26 February 2025 as part of the Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Procuring, delivering and maintaining public infrastructure and services in NSW: Key legal principles and cases – Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates |
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| Recorded on 26 February 2025 | |
| Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates | |
The impact of the right to disconnect reforms – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
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| This session was recorded on 19 September 2024 as part of the The impact of the right to disconnect reforms - live webinar. This session will explore the implications of Australia's new "right to disconnect" reforms:
We will also provide practical strategies for implementing these reforms effectively within your firm, ensuring compliance while fostering a healthier work environment. And we will examine the difficulties for legal employees in enabling a better work/life balance for themselves, given the demanding nature of their role and their own work practices. Join us to understand how these reforms might change the “always connected” workplace. |
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| Recorded on 19 September 2024 | |
| Carly Stebbing, Partner and Head of Employment Law, Longton Legal | |