COVID-19 and the Legal Profession
The Law Society of Tasmania has determined that the following visitor access policy is in effect until further notice. This is also displayed on signage at the front of its premises.
- Please do not enter the Society’s premises if you have COVID-19 like symptoms, such as a cold or the flu.
- To arrange a virtual meeting with Society staff or committees, please contact info@lst.org.au or telephone
(03) 6234 4133. - Visitors to the Society premises are also asked to adhere to physical distancing requirements and follow any other related instructions that are made available on the premises.
Law Society Staff – COVID-19
All Law Society of Tasmania staff are fully vaccinated.
The Law Society of Tasmania Guide to Assist the Development of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
COVID-19 vaccinations and your business (at business.gov.au) includes information on:
- How customers and employees can show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or medical exemption
- How to identify a fake vaccination certificate
COVID-19 – Update 31 – 14 December 2021
COVID-19 – Update 31 – 10 December 2021
COVID-19 – Update 30 – 9 December 2021
No protocol or guideline has been put out by the Society at this stage. Firms/conveyancers are encouraged to communicate with each other prior to settlement; as well as ascertain the policy of the relevant settlement rooms if settlement will be conducted on off-site premises.
COVID-19 Official Australian Government information
Australian Government App – The Australian Government has released an official app with up-to-date information on the coronavirus. Search “Coronavirus Australia” in the Apple app store and on Google Play to download the app.
TCCI free business hotline for all Tasmanian businesses (members and non-members):
- 1300 559 112
- COVID-19 Business Resources
Helpline available – The Business Hotline 13 28 46 has been expanded to provide specialist advisers and extended hours to support small and medium businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also send an email. The Hotline operates seven days per week and provides an additional two hours a day of support outside standard operating hours, answering calls from 7.00am to 11.00pm AEST
- Australian Government – Coronavirus information and support for business
- Tasmanian Government – COVID19 information for businesses
- Australian Taxation Office
- legalsuper
- Supreme Court of Tasmania resources here.
- 19/1/2022 – Practice Direction 1 of 2022 Arrangements Relating to COVID-19
- Resources for criminal lawyers on COVID-19 matters – NSW Public Defenders Office webpage.
- 22 of 2021 – Circular to Practitioners – COVID19 – Further Measures – Entry to Court Buildings
Latest COVID-19 News
Supreme Court of Tasmania – COVID-19 – Approved manner of Court proceedings (No. 4)
5 of 2022 - Circular to Practitioners - COVID19 Approved Manner of Conducting Proceedings (No.4)
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