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Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997

Australian Solicitors
Under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997, an Australian solicitor may be registered as a New Zealand solicitor.

Registration must be made to the NZ local registry for the High Court in which you intend to practise.

For further information, please view:

www.austlii.edu.au
www.nz-lawsoc.org.nz
www.nz-lawsoc.org.nz/osltranstasmra.asp

New Zealand Solicitors
For New Zealand solicitors seeking practise in Australia, registration must be made to the State Admission Board in which you intend to practise, click here for each state's details.