Number of Solicitors referred to the Law Society
Dear Administrative Review Tribunal,
Persuant to the FOI Act, as a matter of public interest, I seek access to the number of solicitors referred to their relevant state / territory Law Society (eg NSW Law Society) for misconduct, including but not limited to, misleading the Tribunal, between the dates 1/1/25 to 5/2/2025 and from 6/2/2025 onwards.
Thank you kindly,
Mr Betts
Dear Mr Betts,
Please see attached correspondence in relation to your request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
To ensure that I am considering your request as intended, please kindly confirm if you are requesting the number of external solicitors referred to their relevant state or territory law society, between the dates 1 January 2025 to 5 February 2025 and from 6 February 2025.
Kind regards,
April W
Senior Information Access Officer
Administrative Review Tribunal
E [ART request email]
P 1800 228 333
www.art.gov.au
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Dear Administrative Review Tribunal,
Persuant to the FOI Act, as a matter of public interest, I seek access to the number of solicitors referred to their relevant state / territory Law Society (eg NSW Law Society) for misconduct, including but not limited to, misleading the Tribunal, between the dates 1/1/25 to 5/2/2025 and from 6/2/2025 onwards.
Thank you kindly,
Mr Betts
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