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Newsletter - 17 February 2026
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Join the Newcastle legal community for the Newcastle Local Practitioners and New Admittees Dinner on Thursday, 12 March 2026, held in the Ballroom at Rydges Newcastle.
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This exclusive evening will feature distinguished guests including the Honourable Andrew Bell AC, Chief Justice of NSW, and Jacqueline Dawson, Senior Vice President of the Law Society of New South Wales.
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The dinner marks a special milestone in the professional journey of newly admitted solicitors, celebrating their admission to the NSW legal profession. It also provides an excellent opportunity for local practitioners to connect, network, and strengthen professional relationships within the region over an elegant evening of fine dining.
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By bringing together experienced practitioners and the profession’s newest members in the Ballroom at Rydges Newcastle, the evening will help to inspire the next generation of lawyers to build careers grounded in professionalism, service, and community.
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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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REGISTER NOW FOR THIS WEEK'S CPD SEMINARS
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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
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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
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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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