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Elevate Your Practice May - June 2019 CPD Program REGISTER AND PAY BY FRIDAY 10 MAY AND SAVE UP TO $100
ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION WILLS AND ESTATES:
MAKING AND REASON CASE LAW UPDATES GAIN
YOUR CPD
WRITING AND KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
UNITS!
TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 2019 $490 TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 2019 $490
9.00AM TO 1.15PM 196S01 9.00AM TO 1.15PM 196S02
If your work at all touches on legal determinations, decisions or With essential skills covered including from the Deputy Probate
judgments, this seminar will provide the information, tools and Registrar plus important recent cases examined such as the
strategies necessary to excel in your role. This program is designed recently handed-down High Court case for Wills practitioners
to improve your ability to make fair and appropriate decisions by the barrister who acted in the matter, this seminar is the one
and to clearly articulate those decisions based on the evidence to attend this year. You will walk away critical knowledge plus
before you so that your decisions and reasons can withstand any indispensable skills covering the compulsory ethics, practice
challenge. management and professional skills all in one morning.
Chair: Dr Steven Churches, Barrister, EJ Chambers Chair: Michael Rizzuto, Solicitor and Co-Principal, Sedsman Legal
The Legal Framework of Administrative Decision Making Civil Detention & Habeas Corpus – A Key Case Law Update
· Administrative law process and remedies ·· The remedy of Habeas Corpus
· The primary tenets of administrative law ·· Civil Detention
· Merits review and judicial review ·· BC v the Public Advocate & Ors
· Jurisdictional error and the grounds of judicial review Presented by Katarina Grenfell, Barrister, Murray Chambers
Presented by Tracy Riddle, Principal, Kelledy Jones Lawyers
Practical Legal Ethics
The Consequences of Bhardwaj: Can You Remake an Invalid Decision? Green v Ellul: Ethical Dilemmas and Lessons for Wills and Estates
· How to deal with invalid decisions: a summary of relevant authorities Practitioners
and practical suggestions to deal with invalid decisions ·· A review of the Green v Ellul judgments in the Supreme Court of South
· Are secondary decisions consequently invalid? Australia
· Case study examples ·· Consideration of the duties of executors when there is an inheritance claim
Presented by Holly Stanley, Barrister, Jeffcott Chambers ·· Consideration of the ethical obligations upon a lawyer acting for a party
in an inheritance claim
Professional Skills Presented by Michael Spencer, Special Counsel, O’Loughlins Lawyers
Improving Your Written Reasons for Decision
Work through an example of a decision to assist reflection and Practice Management or Business Skills
application of a process that will allow you to: The New Electronic Probate Application Process: Best Practices and
· Communicate the decision effectively Procedures
· Structure the decision and conclusions ·· Overview of the new system and its quirks
· Use footnotes and appendices to focus the decision ·· Unwritten rules
· Address contrary arguments ·· Common requisitions
· Provide the real reasons for your decision – making findings of fact ·· Who is responsible when you click ‘proceed’?
and law ·· Payment of filing fee: firm credit card vs client credit card
· Refer to and apply case law Presented by Siobhan Stobie, Deputy Probate Registrar and Tamara Solly,
Presented by Jillian K Lieschke, Hearings Delegate for the Liquor and Solicitor, Sedsman Legal
Gambling Commissioner, Consumer and Business Services and Senior Solicitor at
Professional Skills
the Crown Solicitor’s Office
Taxation of Deceased Estates: Coping with Complexity
Cultural Diversity Factors in Decision Making ·· Gain an understanding of key tax issues and pick up practical tips on how
Understanding the core concepts of intercultural communication and to effectively identify and deal with them, including:
the dynamics of cultural diversity is critical to decision making based on ·· Capital Gains Tax and withholding requirements
accurate assessments of the diverse perceptions and expectations of all ·· The principal place of residence
stakeholders. ·· When and where stamp duties may apply
· Understanding how cultural values and biases influence decision ·· Taxation of testamentary trusts
making ·· How tax affects life interests and the remainder beneficiaries
· Developing personal cultural intelligence and organisational cultural Presented by Briony Hutchens, Director, DW Fox Tucker Lawyers; Recommended
competence in situation analysis and risk management Tax Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018
· Applying a 3-factor cultural diversity management framework to
strategic planning and decision making
Presented by Robert Bean, Managing Director, Cultural Diversity Services
Pty Ltd “Good range of
relevant topics focused
on practical aspects”
4 ATTEND AND EARN 4 ATTEND AND EARN
3 CPD units in Substantive Law 1 CPD unit in Practical Legal Ethics
1 CPD unit in Professional Skills 1 CPD unit in Practice Management or Business Skills
1 CPD unit in Professional Skills
1 CPD unit in Substantive LawFace to Face Live Online On Demand Recordings 03
CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT CONTEMPORARY CIVIL
AND DISPUTES LITIGATION WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 2019 $490 TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 2019 $490
2.00PM TO 5.15PM 196S06 2.00PM TO 5.15PM 196S07
Ensuring that a contract is enforceable and avoiding a contract A must attend workshop for civil litigation lawyers at all levels
dispute are two sides of the same coin. In this half-day program wanting to lift their drafting skills, learn new techniques, gain
you will explore how to avoid the risk of getting stuck with confidence dealing with experts and get the most out of witnesses
an unenforceable contract and arm yourself with both the and submissions. Accomplished presenter and prominent barrister
knowledge and the skills to expertly handle contract disputes Robert Cameron will present a unique perspective on how to get it
when they do arise. right and how to avoid getting it wrong when preparing effective
pleadings, applications, affidavits and submissions and working
Chair: Robert Fenwick Elliott, Barrister, Keating Chambers with lay and expert witnesses in contemporary civil litigation.
Statutory Intervention in Contract Law: Unfair Terms and
Unconscionable Conduct Pleadings
·· The philosophy underlying statutory intervention ·· Drafting effective pleadings
·· When a term will be regarded as ‘unfair’ ·· Requesting particulars: to seek or not to seek, that is the question
·· The factors that influence a determination of unconscionable conduct in ·· Particulars: how best presented
the exercise of contractual rights under the ACL
Applications
·· The risk of ‘systematic’ unconscionability or unfairness in relation to
business contracts ·· Preparing persuasive applications
·· What is the ACCC’s enforcement approach? ·· Drawing helpful and readily comprehensible affidavits
Presented by Josh Simons, Partner, Thomson Geer; Lawyer of the Year – Witness Statements
Intellectual Property Law, Adelaide, Best Lawyers 2020; Market Leading Intellectual ·· Obtaining witness statements that are relevant, admissible and
Property & TMT Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019 forensically advantageous
Expert Witnesses
Cross-Jurisdictional Contracts: Impacts and Implications
·· Best practice in working with experts
·· Conflict of laws principles relevant to cross-border contractual
·· Challenging expert evidence
relationships
·· Avoiding ‘legal retail therapy’: considerations when drafting and Submissions
mechanisms for the enforcement of, choice of law and forum-selection ·· Developing persuasive submissions
clauses
·· Related causes of action: statutory regimes which may impinge on How solicitors can make better use of counsel and vice versa
freedom of contract across jurisdictional boundaries ·· Working effectively between solicitor and counsel
·· Enforcing judgments across jurisdictions Presented by Robert A Cameron, Barrister, Bar Chambers
Presented by Sally Heidenreich, Barrister, Murray Chambers
Robert Cameron has extensive experience in the conduct of complex litigation
at trial and appellate level in all areas of practice, principally in the Federal and
Contract Notices, Disputes and Dispute Resolution Clauses
Supreme Courts, in South Australia, Interstate and occasionally overseas.
·· How to structure the contract to avoid disputes escalating and manage
the process Solicitors and counsel at all levels involved in contemporary civil litigation should
·· How to choose the appropriate dispute resolution method benefit from this seminar.
-- Negotiation
-- Mediation and conciliation
-- Arbitration (domestic and international)
-- Expert determination
-- Cascading clauses
-- Litigation
-- Dispute boards
·· Arbitration clauses: the effect and enforceability of these clauses
·· Are there limitations on the subject matter of arbitral disputes?
BEAT THE CPD
Presented by Andrew Robertson, Partner, Piper Alderman; Leading Construction
& Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019
DEADLINE
No End in Sight: Exploring Common Law Rights to Terminate a
Contractual Relationship
·· Managing exits from contracts of indefinite duration
·· Termination for breach of condition or serious breach of intermediate term
·· Right to terminate for convenience?
Presented by Nick Floreani, Barrister, Jeffcott Chambers; Leading Construction
Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2019
3 ATTEND AND EARN 3 ATTEND AND EARN
3 CPD units in Substantive Law 3 CPD units in Substantive LawADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE CPD REQUIRED UNITS FOR
IN CRIMINAL CASES ALL LAWYERS
WEDNESDAY, 19 JUNE 2019 $490 WEDNESDAY, 19 JUNE 2019 $490
9.00AM TO 1.15PM 196S04 2.00PM TO 5.15PM 196S05
The success of a criminal lawyer can be measured by their ability to Get your core area CPD points out of the way early with this
deftly gather, leverage, or challenge evidence. Thus it’s imperative practical afternoon of sessions aimed at improving your practice’s
that you stay up to date with the current rules to ensure that you efficiency, effectiveness and success. Master the art of dealing
can get the most out of your evidence while expertly restricting the with complaints while emerging unscathed. Prepare your practice
evidence offered against your client and the manner in which that for the ever changing tides of an always evolving legal market.
evidence is presented. This seminar will ensure that you are armed And finally, square your professional skills point away with an eye
and ready to successfully represent your client. opening look at how to recover costs.
Chair: Kristie Molloy, Barrister, Legoe Chambers Chair: Kymberley Lawrence, Insurance Specialist, ElectraNet Pty
Limited; Recommended Professional Indemnity Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide
Professional Skills
2018
Admissibility of Children’s Evidence: Managing the Evidence Act
Provisions Practical Legal Ethics
·· Practical issues to deal with children as witnesses Avoiding Complaints, or Dealing with Them
·· Sworn/unsworn evidence and s9 hearings ·· What commonly causes complaints?
·· Ways of getting evidence in to discredit the child’s evidence ·· What should you do to avoid complaints?
·· Issuing subpoenas to whom: family, school records and other ·· Overcharging issues
Presented by Michelle Barnes, Barrister, Len King Chambers ·· How should you deal with an investigation?
Presented by Greg May, Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner
Discreditable Conduct
·· Admissibility of discreditable conduct evidence: offences against the Practice Management or Business Skills
person and drug trafficking The NewLaw: Will Your Business Model Help You Survive an
·· Recent developments in the High Court Increasingly Competitive Legal Market?
Presented by Kris Handshin, Barrister, Bar Chambers Examine best practice methods in legal operations, with a focus on
increasing efficiency in a legal team, including:
Professional Skills ·· The value of doing less contracting
Admissibility of Expert Evidence ·· Adopting middle ground positions from the outset
·· Law on the admissibility of expert evidence ·· Removing waste in legal processes using lean Six sigma theory
·· Section 269 Mental Fitness Hearings ·· Identifying and removing low value work from your day to day
·· Obtaining reports activities
·· Proofing experts Presented by Jason Ryan, Principal and Head of Legal Operations, Lexvoco
·· Challenging expert opinions
Presented by Jane Abbey, Barrister, Len King Chambers Professional Skills
How to Recover Costs by Parties Acting in Person, and in Particular
Professional Skills by Solicitors Acting in Person
Challenging the Legality of Police Search Powers in Drug Trials ·· The general rule unrepresented parties are not entitled to costs for
·· Types of warrants time expended in legal proceedings
·· Red flags to look for when police search for drugs ·· The old exception, a solicitor who acts for himself or herself can recover
·· Property searches vs car searches party/party costs: London Scottish Benefit Society v Chorley
·· How to challenge the question of ‘reasonable suspicion’ ·· The exception is doubted: Cacchia v Hanes
·· Saying that there is a challenge to the search in light of the Criminal ·· Special Leave to Appeal granted: Bell Lawyers Pty Ltd v Pentelow &
Procedure Act and District Court Rules Anor
·· DPP’s response to search challenges ·· Predicting Pentelow
·· The Court’s discretion to admit evidence even if the search is illegal: ·· Likely commercial results if the Chorley exception is removed
recent authorities ·· The limited recovery of a litigant in person: disbursements
Presented by Ed Jolly, Barrister, Len King Chambers Presented by Bill Ericson, Principal, Ericson Legal; author, Billing and Costs
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1 CPD unit in Substantive Law 1 CPD unit in Practical Legal Ethics
3 CPD units in Professional Skills 1 CPD unit in Practice Management or Business Skills
1 CPD unit in Professional SkillsOnline programs – Streamed Live to You 05
LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF MEDICINAL CANNABIS
SKILLS TRAINING LEGAL SYMPOSIUM
TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2019 $490 TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2019 $490
9.00AM TO 1.15PM (AEST) WEB195N01 2.00PM TO 5.15PM (AEST) WEB195N02
If a legal team wants a matter or even the entire office to run With the medicinal cannabis sector growing, this is the perfect
smoothly and efficiently, the catalyst is often a skilled support time to truly understand the myriad of legal issues in what is a
staff. If you want to be that skilled support staff member that cutting-edge emerging field of industry and law. Network with
the team relies upon day in and day out, you must consistently likeminded legal professionals and hear from some of Australia’s
demonstrate top notch communication skills, effective writing most experienced leaders in the field who will guide you on the
abilities, a keen business sense and an ability to navigate the most important issues today.
challenges of a career in the legal profession. Attend and master
each of these areas to secure your place as an indispensable team Chair: Nicholas Cowdery AM QC
member on the path to career advancement and success. Review of the Operation of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967
·· Does the Act give effect to the Single Convention?
Chair: Penny Johnston, National Legal Support Manager, Clyde & Co ·· What the Act does and does not do
·· What the Act should and should not do
Exceeding Expectations: Keeping the Boss and Their Clients Happy ·· Is the licensing scheme for cultivation, production and manufacture
The primary objective of a legal support team is to assist the legal team effective?
to provide outstanding service to clients. In this session you will explore ·· What improvements can be made?
ways in which you can add value on a daily basis to ensure a united, Presented by Dr Teresa Nicoletti, Partner, Mills Oakley
seamless service is provided to clients.
·· Adding value: ways to reduce the administrative workload of your The Medico Legal Aspects of Medicinal Cannabis: a View from the
solicitors Lambert Initiative
·· Practical tips in dealing with multiple tasks and competing priorities Hear from Professor McGregor who is at the forefront of medicinal
·· Crisis management: coping when it all goes wrong cannabis legal issues and who regularly appears pro-bono and as an
·· Playing the role of ‘gate keeper’ expert-witness in a range of matters. Professor McGregor will share his
·· Dealing with difficult and upset clients and other stakeholders experience from successfully challenging unsafe verdicts caused by poor
Presented by Leica Gilbert, Legal Support Manager, Corrs Chambers handling by government forensic labs. He will also offer an international
Westgarth update on the scheduling of cannabis by WHO.
Presented by Professor Iain McGregor, Academic Director, Lambert Initiative
Introduction to Plain English Techniques for Legal Support Staff for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, University of Sydney
and Paralegals
Everyone seems keen on the idea of plain English in law. But how well is Legal Advice for Cannabis Businesses: The In-House Counsel
it done? And what problems does it pose for legal writing? This session Perspective
outlines the key techniques for effective plain English, and considers ·· How to navigate the complex regulatory environment
some of the difficulties it can pose for legal support staff and paralegals. ·· Federal and state requirements
Presented by Emeritus Professor Peter Butt, University of Sydney – Law ·· Unique issues in this industry
School and Founding Director of the Centre for Plain Legal Language; co-author, ·· Commercial vs regulatory balance
Modern Legal Drafting, Cambridge University Press ·· Suitable persons, directors and staff
·· IP in the medicinal cannabis space
Building your Business Acumen
Presented by Steven Notaro, Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Cann Group
·· What is business acumen?
·· Know your firm and the person(s) to whom you report Legal Issues Emerging in the Courts
·· Be conversant with firm protocols and procedures ·· Changing perspective of courts regarding cannabis use for pain relief
·· The importance of good file management and billing ·· Criminal issues suppliers need to be aware of
·· New client costs and retainer agreements ·· Tension between an inadequate licit scheme and illicit sources
·· Disclosure of fees to the client and other mandatory issues to ·· Updated criminal defences: duress & drug-driving
be disclosed ·· Doctors successfully using the defence of medical necessity
·· Promoting the firm ·· Liability: use as medication for children; child protection issues
Presented by John Snelgrove, Principal, Rockliff Snelgrove Lawyers; Presented by Greg Barns, Barrister, Salamanca Chambers
Accredited Specialist in Business Law
Patient Access: The Key Principles You Need to Know
Developing Your Personal Resilience and Wellbeing ·· Understand the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
·· Exploring the importance of personal well-being in the legal profession ·· How to get approval for your client
·· Raising your self-awareness and personal resilience ·· Patient access pathways
·· Strategies to recognise wellbeing concerns in others ·· Current patient numbers
·· Understanding how to use these skills to enhance colleague and client ·· A comparison of different state/territory legislative schemes
relationships
Presented by Rhys Cohen, Senior Project Officer, Lambert Initiative for
·· Practical tips and practices to implement Cannabinoid Therapeutics, University of Sydney
Presented by Kellie Wade, National Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Manager,
King & Wood Mallesons
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LEGAL ISSUES AND THE INSOLVENCY REVIEW:
LGBTIQ COMMUNITY REFORMS IN PRACTICE
WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2019 $870 WEDNESDAY, 12 JUNE 2019 $490
9.00AM TO 5.15PM (AEST) WEB195N03 9.00AM TO 1.15PM (AWST) WEB196W04
There is a great depth of knowledge required to understand A steady stream of key developments in insolvency has reshaped
and connect with the legal issues of the LGBTIQ community. This the sector in recent years. To succeed in the area you need to
unique conference cedes the stage to leading legal experts who know precisely how everything is playing out in practice. How
will shine a spotlight on the timely, urgent, and critical legal issues are changes to safe harbour protections, ipso facto reforms, and
affecting the community – the issues that you need to be fully trends in phoenix activity being handled in the real world? What
on top of for your organisation or your practice. Don’t miss your should you advise your organisation or your clients regarding
opportunity to keep up with the evolving legal issues facing the the PPSR’s current state of play? How is trustee insolvency being
LGBTIQ community by exploring domestic violence, discrimination, treated by the courts right now? Survey each of these issues so
surrogacy, child support and more in this ground breaking event. you’ll have the latest and most practical strategies and advice to
offer your clients or your organisation.
Chair: Ken Terado, Lawyer, Clayton Utz and COO of Out for Australia
Chair: Hector West, Partner, Dentons; Recommended Insolvency
& Restructuring Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018
SESSION 1: TIMELY CONCERNS – DISCRIMINATION,
ESTATE PLANNING AND CRIME Insolvency Update: The New Cases and Legislation You Need
to Know
9.00AM - 1.15PM WEB195N03A $490
Delve into critical new legislation, reforms, and cases that will impact
your practice going forward. From insights into challenging and
Workplace Discrimination and the Unique Issues Facing the LGBTIQ defending the latest varieties of claims in the area to strategies for
Community navigating transactions in the insolvency space, to current asset issues
Presented by Sonja Freeman, Manager, Enquiries and Conciliation, Anti- to have on your radar and more, this session will get you up to date on
Discrimination Board of NSW some of the hottest issues in insolvency.
Presented by Kylie Britton, Partner, Dentons
Religious Organisations and Issues: Freedom of Religion and Anti-
Discrimination Practice and Procedure: PPSR Retrospective
Presented by Lee Carnie, Director of Legal Advocacy, Equality Australia
Now that we’re just past the PPSR re-registration point, it’s an opportune
time to examine how the system is currently operating. Gain real world
Estate Planning for the LGBTIQ Community insights and practical guidance into best practices and procedures for
navigating the PPSR.
Presented by Jessica Brady, Financial Adviser, Fox and Hare and Tahlia Bleier,
Presented by Blair Campbell, Senior Associate, HHG Legal Group
Solicitor and Practice Manager, Steiner Legal
Crime and the LGBTIQ Community THE BARRISTER’S PERSPECTIVE
Presented by Ben Bjarnesen BM CF, Regional Coordinator – LGBTI Liaison
Insolvency Safe Harbour Protections and the Ipso Facto Reforms
Officer Program, Queensland Police
in Practice
·· Explore how the changes to safe harbor protections and the ipso
facto reforms are playing out in practice so that you can provide
SESSION 2: PRESSING PARENTING AND FAMILY ISSUES the best guidance and advice to your clients or organisation.
Presented by James Scovell, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers;
2.00PM - 5.15PM WEB195N03B $490
Recommended Insolvency & Restructuring Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2017
Who is the Parent?
Presented by Stephen Page, Partner, Page Provan Family Lawyers INSIGHTS FROM AN ACCOUNTANT AND
REGISTERED LIQUIDATOR
Left Holding the Baby: Child Support and Child Maintenance Issues Rising from the Ashes: Legal and Illegal Phoenix Activity
in the LGBTIQ Community ·· Examining phoenix activity
Presented by Stephen H. Scarlett OAM RFD, Barrister, Arbitrator and ·· Legal or illegal?
Accredited Mediator ·· Liquidator options
·· ASIC’s approach
Parental Rights: Non-Biological Parents and de Facto Couples Presented by Carl Huxtable, Partner, Hall Chadwick
Presented by Timothy Nicholls, Senior Associate, Dowson Turco Lawyers
Case Study: Amerind, Killarnee and Trustee Insolvency
Take a practical look at how liquidators are to deal with trust assets in a
liquidation by examining a case study in detail and studying the key facts
and takeaways that you need to know for your practice.
Presented by Fei Fei Xue, Director, CX Law
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WORKERS ON TAP IN FAMILY LAW
THE ‘GIG’ ECONOMY SYMPOSIUM
WEDNESDAY, 19 JUNE 2019 $490 THURSDAY, 20 JUNE 2019 $870
2.00PM TO 5.15PM (AEST) WEB196N04 9.00AM TO 5.15PM (AEST) WEB196N05
The Uberisation of the workplace has arrived. What does the Fair Avoid the stress and conflict that can erupt in your by gaining
Work Commission say about the Gig Economy as an employment the clarity and knowledge needed to achieve successful (and as
model? What protections do businesses and contractors have in painless as possible) outcomes for your clients. Delve into complex
this new world order? What happens when government intervenes financial and property matters in the morning and then switch
to regulate an industry because technology has disrupted an old focus in the afternoon to key issues in the Family Court, including
industry model? These questions and more are canvassed in this jurisdiction, arbitration and contravention applications. Our
timely and practical seminar. unrivalled assemblage of experts will offer high level insights and
practical guidance.
Chair: David Cross, Partner, Norton Rose; Best Lawyers 2019, Labour
and Employment Law; Recommended Employment Lawyer (Employer
Representation), Doyle’s Guide 2017 SESSION 1: UNRAVELLING COMPLEX FINANCIAL AND
Classification of Workers in the ‘Gig Economy’ PROPERTY MATTERS
·· Recent decisions including Klooger v Foodora 9.00AM - 1.15PM WEB196N05A $490
·· The challenges of employee/independent contractor classification
·· Old principles, new economy: the push for regulatory reform Chair: Judy Swan, Principal, Swan Family Lawyers
Presented by Michael Byrnes, Partner, Swaab Attorneys
VIEW FROM THE BENCH
CASE STUDY BY THE POINT TO POINT Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Financial Proceedings
TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER Presented by The Honourable Judge Joe Harman Federal Circuit Court
What Happens when Government Intervenes to Regulate an of Australia
Industry when a Disruptor Enters the Market? Uber and the Point
to Point Transport Industry International Aspects of Family Law Property Proceedings
Listen to the Point to Point Transport Commissioner speak about the Presented by Justin Dowd, Partner, Watts Mcray; Recommended Family and
regulation of the point to point transport industry after the arrival of Divorce Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019
Uber and other rideshare services.
Tax and Loan Implications in Family Law Settlements
Presented by Barbara Wise PSM, Point to Point Transport Commissioner
Presented by Suzanne Christie, Barrister, Culwulla Chambers; co-author
LexisNexis Annotated Family Law Legislation, LexisNexis; contributing author,
Sham Contracting Prosecutions Financial Agreements chapter, Halsbury’s Laws of Australia
·· Legislative framework
Bankruptcy and Family Law
·· Recent cases
Presented by Sally Nash, Principal Solicitor, O’Neill Partners; author, Australian
·· Consequences of getting it wrong
Bankruptcy Law, ‘Consumer Debt Book’ (INSOL 2011) and Megan Zhou,
Presented by Anna Perigo, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
Associate, O’Neill Partners
Managing and Preventing Sexual Harassment, Bullying and Work Spouse Maintenance: Achieving Successful Outcomes for Your Clients
Safety Claims by Independent Contractors Presented by Rachel Slat, Director, Slat Family Lawyers; Recommended
·· Who is a ‘contract worker’ to whom Federal and state sex Leading Family and Divorce Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019
discrimination legislation both applies and protects?
Treatment of Post-Separation Contributions
·· Protections and obligations under the discrimination legislation, Fair
Work Act and Work Health and Safety Act for contract workers Presented by Giles Stapleton, Barrister, 9 Selborne Chambers and Melinda di
·· Application of the anti-bullying jurisdiction of the Fair Work Act and Condio, Special Counsel, Horton Rhodes
the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act
·· Meaning of ‘at work in a constitutionally covered business’ under the SESSION 2: KEY ISSUES IN THE FAMILY COURT
anti-bullying jurisdiction of the Fair Work Act
·· Is the worker a deemed employee for workers’ compensation 2.00PM - 5.15PM WEB196N05B $490
purposes?
·· Remedies available Chair: Catherine Spain, Barrister, Waratah Chambers
·· Practical tips to minimise exposure to successful claims Accrued Jurisdiction of the Family Court for State and other
Presented by Kathryn Dent, Director, People + Culture Strategies Commonwealth Statutes
Presented by Dr Martha Barnett, Barrister, Culwulla Chambers
Family Law Arbitrations in the Spotlight: Confessions of an Arbitrator
Presented by Maurice Edwards, Special Counsel, Watts McCray
Contravention Applications in the Family Courts
Presented by Mark MacDiarmid, Lawyer, Mark MacDiarmid Family Law
Specialist and Mediator; Accredited Specialist in Family Law
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