Advocacy Notes

Advocacy and lobbying are fundamental aspects of the Law Society’s mission to represent and advance the interests of its Members, the legal profession, and the broader community. Members can stay informed by subscribing to the monthly e-newsletter, which provides updates on the Society's advocacy efforts, including submissions and media engagements.

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01/05/2026

Young People and the Law: A Law Week event

The Society will host an event during Law Week on Thursday, 21 May 2026, looking at laws and legal issues affecting young people. Young people and their parents and teachers are encouraged to attend and pose questions to our panel.

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1/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

01/05/2026

Fix courts, increase access to justice: Law Society President issues plea

Law Society President David Colovic recently sat down for an in-depth interview with InDaily to discuss a range of key issues affecting the legal profession.

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1/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

01/05/2026

Civics Education and Practical Legal Training under review

In March, the Society made a submission to the Law Council of Australia on Civics Education. The Society advocated for civics education as a practical access-to-justice reform.

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1/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

01/05/2026

AML registration now open

With the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regime to commence on 1 July 2026, the Society has continued its advocacy through the Law Council of Australia on a number of matters affecting the profession.

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1/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

01/05/2026

New Street Gangs legislation to be tested

The Criminal Law Consolidation (Street Gangs) Act was passed in 2025 and new Rules and Regulations for the operation of the legislation were recently proclaimed.

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1/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

01/05/2026

Key Issues for the legal profession in the 2026-27 State Budget

On 14 April, the President and Chief Executive met with the Attorney General. Discussion included the Society’s priorities for 2026, and in particular the Society’s 2026-27 State Budget submission.

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1/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

26/02/2026

Guiding and Supporting the Profession: A Message from President David Colovic

David Colovic assumed the role of Law Society President in January and has outlined his goals for the year ahead.

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26/02/2026 12:00:00 AM

26/02/2026

AML Reforms and new proposal for amendment to the AML Rules

With the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regime set to commence for the legal profession and other ‘Tranche 2’ entities on 1 July 2026, the Society continues to consult with AUSTRAC on a suite of proposed changes to the regime.

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26/02/2026 12:00:00 AM

26/02/2026

Advocacy for animal welfare issues

The Society’s Animal Law Committee continues its advocacy on animal welfare issues.

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26/02/2026 12:00:00 AM

26/02/2026

Law Society responds to negative commentary on court sentencing

Criminal Law Committee Co-Chairs Craig Caldicott and Tony Kerin penned a statement calling for critiques of the justice system to be fair, informed and respectful.

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26/02/2026 12:00:00 AM

26/02/2026

Supreme Court issues Artificial Intelligence Guidelines

Over the new year, the Supreme Court released new guidelines for the use of Generative AI.

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26/02/2026 12:00:00 AM

26/02/2026

State Election advocacy ramps up

On 21 February 2026, writs were issued and the government entered caretaker mode, signaling the end of the 55th State Parliament.

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26/02/2026 12:00:00 AM

18/12/2025

Significant amendments to Legal Practitioners Act (SA) 1981 passed

The Legal Practitioners (Disciplinary Matters and Fidelity Fund) Amendment Bill passed State Parliament on 14 November 2025. This Bill makes significant reforms to the regulation of the legal profession.

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18/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

18/12/2025

Advocacy in 2025

In 2025, the Society made 93 formal submissions, across a broad range of topics.

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18/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

18/12/2025

Inquiries into youth incarceration

The Guardian for Children and Young People and Office of the Chief Psychiatrist released their Joint Inspection of the Mental Health and Wellbeing of children and young people detained at the Adelaide Youth Training Centre.

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18/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

18/12/2025

Law Society launches State Election Platform hub

The Law Society has launched its 2026 State Election hub, which will publish State election updates that relate to the legal profession and justice system.

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18/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

18/12/2025

Parliament concludes with multiple laws passed

In the final sitting days of the Parliamentary term, a number of Bills and Acts on which the Society commented were passed and received assent.

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18/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

18/12/2025

Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing update

In November, AUSTRAC (the regulating body) released the final draft Starter Program – a suite of seven documents to assist small law practices with their AML/CTF obligations, including assessing risk, compliance and customer due diligence.

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18/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

18/12/2025

Response to Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

In early December, Society provided the Minister for Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence with a response to the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.

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18/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

01/11/2025

Practical Legal Training under the microscope

The Society recently responded to the Law Council of Australia’s request for feedback on a Discussion Paper from the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) on Practical Legal Training (PLT) reform.

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1/11/2025 12:00:00 AM

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