Here's what's happening in January

We're back in 2025 with your monthly list of things to keep you occupied, informed, and entertained!

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Right to disconnect law yet to be tested in courts | ABC News

The right to disconnect law was introduced six months ago, giving employees the ability to refuse contact from their employer outside paid hours.

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The changes that came into effect when the clock struck midnight | ABC News

The new year is here and so too are a handful of laws, slated to kick into gear in 2025. Here's a quick look at some of the changes that came into effect when the clock ticked past midnight. 

Dad wins appeal over PPL refusal decision | QLS Proctor

A father employed at a Sunshine Coast school has had a win in the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in a test case for Paid Parental Leave (PPL) laws.

What lawyers need to know about the new social media ban | LawyersWeekly

With the Australian government imposing a ban on social media usage for teenagers under 16 years of age, a partner at a BigLaw firm discusses the implications of this legislation and how lawyers can effectively navigate this world-leading legislation.

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How this neurodiverse lawyer paved a pathway to success | Protégé Podcast

While things are improving, traditionally, professions like law have not catered well to a diversity of idiosyncratic personal needs. Here, one senior in-house counsel reflects on her experiences with neurodivergence and how she identified ways that she could flourish vocationally.

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Understand client cost setting in the age of AI

Whilst the session isn’t until February, get ahead in the new year by registering for ‘Billing the Bot: Client cost setting in the age of AI’. This session will offer valuable insights and ethical scenarios for practitioners, focusing on the key question: How should I determine client costs when AI has assisted in my work?

From this webinar you'll have the opportunity to:

• Be provided with updates on ways AI is used and integrated into legal practice.
• Be provided with a summary of relevant codes, laws and policies which relate to the use of AI in legal practice.
• Be provided with an understanding of how to set client costs in an ethical way when AI has been used.

This session is designed to integrate your understanding of AI use in legal practice and ethical client cost formation in the age of AI. Don't miss this opportunity to upskill and increase your knowledge and differentiate yourself in a competitive landscape.

Get accredited in Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals

With our new blended format you can get started on the self-paced eLearning before the 4 hour face-to-face session!

This course teaches participants how to provide initial support to a co-worker, client or another adult who may experience a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. 

The course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. In a safe and supportive environment.