Cancellation of the 2022 Start at the Top Family Law Conference
The Society has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Start at the Top Family Law Conference scheduled for 24 and 25 January 2022.
Read moreThe Society has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Start at the Top Family Law Conference scheduled for 24 and 25 January 2022.
Read moreThe Law Council of Australia (LCA) Executive has resolved to refresh the Indigenous Legal Issues Committee and as such, the Society is seeking Expressions of Interest from legal practitioners who are interested in holding a position on the Committee.
The primary purpose of the Committee is to advise the LCA on key federal and national issues and legal and policy responses that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and legal practitioners, as well as improving access to justice as it is experienced by these respective cohorts.
Read moreBACKGROUND
For a number of years now, the Law Society Northern Territory (like many other organisations) has been subject to the pressure of continuing to undertake its operations in a tightening fiscal environment. These issues, which have been reported in its Annual Reports over recent years, have resulted in a gradual but steady reduction in resources available to the Society to undertake its work including both its regulatory functions and providing member services.
Read moreUpdate to the profession (No. 4)
On 1 September 2021, the Family Court of Australia (FCoA) and Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) will be amalgamated to create the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). Division 1 of the FCFCOA will deal only with family law matters, while Division 2 will deal with both family law and general federal law matters.
The Courts have released a series of updates for the legal profession and the public to advise them of changes to court operations. This fourth update provides additional information that primarily relates to the family law jurisdiction of the FCFCOA, specifically in regard to the new harmonised Rules, the Courts’ Central Practice Direction, and the new case management pathway in family law proceedings.
The Law Society NT’s office will be closed until 1.00 pm, Thursday 19 August (at this time) in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions announced today.
Read moreAustralia is now at the stage of the Covid 19 pandemic where a number of vaccines have been developed and made available. Australia is not yet at the stage where supply has outstripped demand, but inevitably we will reach that stage. Then, Australia may be left with the position where individuals may decide not to take the vaccine as has occurred in other jurisdictions. How to treat this group of citizens will raise questions concerning the power of Government, the balancing of that power against individual liberties and action any compulsions by Government, whether it will be left to employers to fill the vacuum by mandating that employees be vaccinated.
Read moreFriday, 6 August 2021
5.45 canapés and drinks; 6.30 pm start
Supreme Court Buildings in Darwin and Alice Springs
Join NTYL at the NT legal profession at the comedy night of the season!
Read moreThe Anti-Discrimination Commission is coming to Alice Springs for public training in the week of the 31 August 2021 to the 3 September 2021:
Read moreThe Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been asked to consider “whether, and if so what, reforms to the laws relating to impartiality and bias as they apply to the federal judiciary are necessary and desirable”. As part of this Inquiry the ALRC would like to obtain information directly from lawyers.
Read moreA truly unique and invaluable experience for any person closely connected to law and the legal system.
Read morePlease be advised that the Law Society NT’s office will be open for business as usual from 8.30 am, Monday 5 July.
Read morePlease be advised that in light of the lockdown, Employee Assistance Services Australia (EASA) Darwin and Alice Springs remains open for telehealth services only. As an essential service, EASA will continue to operate to support clients through these challenging times. Operating hours have not changed and EASA remains reachable on the following contacts:
Read moreDue the extended lockdown period announced yesterday, the Law Society NT’s office will be closed until 1pm, Friday 2 July (at this time) in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions. If your matter is urgent, you can still telephone (08) 8981 5104 or email staff.
Read moreNTLAC Darwin, Palmerston and Alice Springs offices and the Darwin Domestic Violence Legal Service office are closed to the public.
Read moreThe Law Society NT office is closed until Wednesday 30 June (at this time) in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions. If your matter is urgent, we can still be contacted by telephone on (08) 8981 5104 and staff can be contacted via email.
Read moreThe North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency in partnership with the Australian National University invites you to attend the launch of True Justice Deep Listening: Indigenous Perspectives and Deep Listening on Country.
Read moreDCLS invites all past and present members, volunteers and service users to share success stories and anecdotes of their interaction with our service over the years.
Read moreCommunity sponsorship packages are available but the opportunity to secure events and marketing is closing soon!.
Read moreOffice: 3/6 Lindsay St. Darwin NT 0800
Post: GPO Box 2388 Darwin NT 0801
ABN: 62 208 314 893
Please note that the Society does not offer legal advice.
A list of lawyers can be found here.
Telephone: (08) 8981 5104
Email: lawsoc@lawsocietynt.asn.au