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Newsletter - 11 February 2026
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2026 Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 17 February 2026
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Financial Members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Law Society Incorporated.
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- Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
- Time: 5.30 pm
- Venue: Newcastle Club, 40 Newcomen Street, Newcastle (strict dress codes apply)
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Drinks and finger food will be served after the meeting.
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All management committee positions are open and nominations are welcome.
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RSVPs for the AGM and Nomination Forms should be returned by no later than Friday 13 February 2026.
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LINDEN BARNES, Law Society of NSW
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CAROL PRASAD, Law Society of NSW
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Topic: Navigating AUSTRAC’s AML/CTF starter program for legal practice—from unboxing to action
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NICK SATOURIS, Law Society of NSW
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Topic: Costs - disclosure, agreements, billing, recovery and disputes
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Members $90 | Non-members $150
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Student Members | $30
Refreshments included | Click here to register online
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JUDGE GERARD PHILLIPS: President, Personal Injury Commission
Topic: Update on Personal Injury Commission practices and procedures.
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NINA HARDING: Mediator
Topic: Mediation: when it works, when it fails and what you can do.
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ROSHANA MAY: Lawyer | Consultant and Director of ALA (NSW)
Topic: NSW workers compensation reforms.
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Members $90 | Non-members $150
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Student Members | $30
Refreshments included | Click here to register online
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Newcastle Local Practitioners and New Admittees Dinner on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in the Ballroom at Rydges Newcastle, an exclusive evening with the Honourable A S Bell AC, Chief Justice of NSW and Jacqueline Dawson, Law Society of NSW Senior Vice President.
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This special occasion celebrates the admission of the newest members of the NSW legal profession and brings together practitioners from across the region for networking and connection over dinner.
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Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
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Timings: Networking reception: 6.00pm - 6.30pm
Seated dinner: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Venue: The Ballroom at Rydges Newcastle, Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle
Cost: $50 members | $75 non-members
Dress code: Business
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Click here to register | Spaces are limited. RSVP by Thursday 26 February 2026
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Regards
James Bartley, President
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c/- Office 8, Level 2, 335 Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW 2300
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secretariat@newcastlelawsociety.asn.au
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