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March 2010

2 March 2010 Latest Issue of @theLCA released
Read the February 2010 issue of the Law Council's regular e-newsletter - @theLCA.

February 2010

24 February 2010 What's On

24 February 2010 Views on jury directions put to SCAG
The Law Council this month voiced its views on jury directions to the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG).

24 February 2010 Powerful minds on show at Sydney conference
The US judge described by some as the “Arnold Schwarzenegger of American jurisprudence” was in Australia this month to headline a landmark legal conference.

24 February 2010 Law Council congratulates new Fed Court judge
The Law Council has congratulated Justice Patrick Keane on his recent appointment as Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia.

24 February 2010 E-conveyancing announcement a major step forward
The Law Council says last month’s announcement of a new electronic conveyancing initiative by three Australian states is a major milestone in the road to a national system and will benefit l...

24 February 2010 Chinese lawyers to sample Australian legal profession
Ten Chinese lawyers are preparing for three months working in the Australian legal profession as part of the Australia-China Legal Professional Development Program.

24 February 2010 LCA welcomes increased powers for monitor
The Law Council has welcomed a decision by the Senate to increase the powers of the person charged with monitoring Australia’s national security laws.

24 February 2010 NT Intervention will continue to discriminate, LCA warns
The Law Council believes the Government’s current attempts to bring the Northern Territory Intervention in line with the Racial Discrimination Act appear flawed and the legislation, unless a...

24 February 2010 President's Message
By Glenn Ferguson 2010 is going to be a challenging year for the Law Council, but I believe we are well-placed to achieve a great deal across a broad range of areas.