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Dear Members & Colleagues Membership 2005/2006! We have had an overwhelming response to our membership invitation and would like to welcome all the new members that have already joined and current members that have renewed. Send in your application/renewal now to claim a deduction this financial year. Additional benefits from our Major Sponsor, National Australia Bank, and VIVE Magazine are noted on our website under 'Sponsorships' http://www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au/sponsors.htm 2005 Queen's Birthday honours: Congratulations to The Hon. Justice Jane Mathews! A long term member and supporter of WLANSW, Her Honour was awarded the Order of Australia - Officer in the General Division (AO) for service to the judiciary, to the legal profession, to the University of New South Wales, and to music. 23 June 2005, Thursday 5.15pm 8 July 2005, Friday 1.00pm Work Opportunities/Work Wanted Legally Qualified Corporate Governance Professional A professional group of company secretaries seeks lawyers to join our expanding team. Our company services companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange by performing corporate governance and company administration services, project managing initial public offerings and listings on the Stock Exchange, and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) liaison. The company fosters a flexible working environment, by accommodating external commitments wherever possible. This niche industry experience being offered will require the successful applicant to have corporate experience (a minimum of 4-5 years), which has involved significant client interaction with a strong focus on a high level of professionalism.
Closing date for applicants is the 29th June 2005. Promote your work/life friendly job position through the WLANSW Sex Discrimination Commissioner’s project: Striking the Balance With Work and Family Sex Discrimination Commissioner Pru Goward will launch the discussion paper in Sydney on Wednesday 22 June 2005. The discussion paper represents the first stage of the Commission's Paid Work and Family Responsibilities project and will be available from the Commission's website following the launch www.humanrights.gov.au We encourage members to forward any relevant comments or information to the Committee for our submission at: executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au by 31 August 2005. Visit the Policy & Law Reform page on the website for terms of reference and further information: http://www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au/submissions.htm Events
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