Annual Membership Fees
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We trust that all of our members found the FY 2021 Nil membership period helpful during what was a very difficult time for the profession.The Family Law Section will be returning to the membership fee structure for the FY 2022 period as outlined below.With the health, economic and structural challenges facing our profession, a strong representative voice in family law has never been more vital and we thank you for your continued membership support.
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Early Bird Fee (Applicable before June 30, 2021) |
Full Fee 2021/2022 (Applicable from July 1, 2021) |
| FLS Member | $270.00 | $300.00 |
| FLS Member - Junior (0-4 years post-admission) | $135.00 | $150.00 |
| FLS Member - Student | $45.00 | $50.00 |
| FLS Member - Community Legal Centre | $135.00 | $150.00 |
| FLS Member - NZFLS reciprocal membership | $135.00 | $150.00 |
| FLS Member - International | $270.00 | $300.00 |
| FLS Member - Other | $270.00 | $300.00 |
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All fees are inclusive of GST |
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A strong national voice for family lawyersCommitted to advancing the profession, the Family Law Section works efficiently with external stakeholders including elected representatives, policymakers, the courts, and government agencies to achieve this goal. The Section advocates recommend and respond to initiatives concerning legislative change and procedural reforms on behalf of members. |
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A subscription to Australian Family LawyerThree editions are produced annually, by the Section for its members. Leaders in their fields are engaged to provide engaging, up-to-date, relevant information to assist members in their day-to-day practice. The most recent edition, the first for 2020 is now available in the Member Library. |
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FLS Case UpdateCompiled monthly and reviewed by the Section Executive, Case Update makes it easy for members to be on top of the need-to-know family law cases each month. This handy update is delivered directly to your inbox. Members also have access to the full archive of Case Updates via the Member Library. |
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FLS NewsA fortnightly publication bringing you the need-to-know information within the profession. Cautious of not overloading members, and only delivering beneficial information, this curated member-only newsletter is a great resource. |
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The Duty ListThe Duty List is a new series of short videos developed by the Family Law Section. The Duty List will help members in these challenging times with information, case notes, and stories that will keep you and your practice educated, informed, and up to date. Hopefully, they will even entertain! |
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Professional developmentAccess to extensive and affordable continuing professional development and education programs aimed at promoting the highest technical standards among the national legal profession. |
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National Family Law ConferenceDiscounted registration to the biennial National Family Law Conferences. This Conference brings together representatives from the government, the judiciary, academia, non-government organisations, the practicing profession, and many associated disciplines from all parts of Australia and many parts of the world. From very small beginnings in Hobart in 1984, the Conference has grown to become by far the largest regular event in the Australian legal calendar. The next conference will be held in Adelaide from 12-15 September 2021 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. |
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Practical help for family law practitionersFLS initiatives include:
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Social science resourcesExclusive access to social science resources housed on the Independent Children's Lawyers website developed by National Legal Aid. |
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Member logoMembers are given access to the annual Family Law Section membership logo for use on websites, marketing material, or other documentation. |
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School holiday calendarMembers receive an annual, pocket-sized school holiday calendar for quick reference. |
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New Zealand Law Society - Discount MembershipFLS Members have access to discount associate membership of the Family Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society. |
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Qantas Club corporate discountAccess to discounted Qantas Club membership is available to all FLS members. |