FROM THE CEO
KELVIN STRANGE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LAW SOCIETY NT
Society news and updates START AT THE TOP FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE 23 JANUARY 2021
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ell 2021 has well and truly arrived and the Society has hit the ground running. First and foremost, I am pleased (and relieved) to report that the transfer of presidential powers at the Society has run much more smoothly than elsewhere in the world with barely a mention of impeachment. This is just as well, given the prospect of a very busy year ahead still impacted very much by things pandemic. The year began with the running of a very successful Start at the Top Family Law Conference over the Australia Day weekend. The decision to proceed with the conference this year was not made without some trepidation and so it was extremely pleasing to have over 75 delegates attend the conference with a very large contingent from interstate. Once again the efforts of Judge Cole OAM of the Federal Circuit Court, the
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Family Law Committee and the Secretariat’s Carolyn Zombolas in organising the conference must be acknowledged. Hot on the heels of the conference came the annual Opening of the Legal Year events in Darwin and Alice Springs both of which were well attended. As always the Society thanks the Attorney‑General and Chief Justice for their attendance and contribution. Thanks is also extended to Dr Jacoba Brasch QC, the current Law Council of Australia President for her interesting insights into her connections other matters. The Society would also like to congratulate Tass Liveris who in December was elected to the position of President Elect of the Law Council of Australia. Tass has had a long association with both the Society and the Law Council representing the Northern Territory legal
