CPD Compulsory Units

When it comes to probate you should hope for the best but plan for the worst so that you’re prepared to skillfully handle any complication or dispute that arises. Master how to do just that as our vaunted speakers cover everything from complex common and solemn form probate, to s18 applications, to assets in other jurisdictions. Receive practical information, realistic examples and relevant legal updates that will enhance your mastery of all things probate.

A must attend annual event, our 10 CPD Points in One Day is back for its 7th consecutive year. Join accredited specialists, renowned barristers, leading solicitors and a medical expert who will examine the most important issues facing practitioners today, all while gaining your mandatory core area CPD units. Book for the whole day or just the sessions that best meet your needs.

Cases are won and lost in the courtroom and this masterclass will give you the practical knowledge to emerge triumphant in your matters. The day will begin with presentations from preeminent and leading practitioners on a range of advocacy topics including case theory, written advocacy, examination-in-chief and persuasive opening and closing addresses. In the afternoon you will master how to expertly gather and leverage evidence by taking a deep dive into affidavits, evidence in ex parte applications

This one-of-a-kind program offers 3 industry experts who will dissect a key area related maximising a personal injury claim. Examine how damages are assessed by an actuarial with insights into wrongful death & dependency claims, superannuation losses, sexual abuse claims and more. Gain insights into how to interpret and apply the AMA Guides to maximise a permanent impairment claim. Finally, join Rob Taylor for a step by step guide to the legal strategies needed to maximise a personal injury claim.

Work step by step through what you need to do to successfully prepare for trial, from planning and strategy to preparing evidence to making opening submissions. Hone your advocacy skills to improve your chances of success in your litigation matters. Finally, gain insights into how to emerge successful in settlement negotiations and mediation.

This unique workshop is perfect for lawyers, lease administrators, lease managers, conveyancers, in-house counsel and property professionals who want a practical guided tour through the essential elements of retail and commercial leasing. Anthony Herro, a pre-eminent presenters on leasing, will share his insights and strategies for perfecting your leasing practice. Walk away with strategies and procedures you can use to eliminate risk and avoid legal and commercial problems in your daily leasing work.

Work through the policies and practices you need to prevent or manage sexual harassment in the workplace and the many related legal, professional and ethical risks. Gain a step by step guide to improving your practice’s IT security to prevent increasing privacy and data breach risks for law firms. Learn how to maximise your productivity and efficiency by managing stress and work/life balance. Earn your CPD core area units while skilling up on some of the most critical recent issues facing lawyers.

Work through the policies and practices you need to prevent or manage sexual harassment in the workplace and the many related legal, professional and ethical risks.

Gain a step by step guide to improving your practice’s IT security to prevent increasing privacy and data breach risks for law firms.

Don’t miss this chance to review recent case law and emerging issues in family provision claims. You will work through a range of comprehensive and focused sessions tackling the key issues facing wills and estate practitioners including estrangement; claims by adult children, spouses & de facto spouses; notional estates; and equitable remedies. You won’t find a more in-depth and useful guide to family provision claims anywhere else.

You will examine how to work with the latest legislative and procedural changes in debt collection and unsecured loan recoveries and explore the best strategies for enforcing unsecured debts that fall below statutory thresholds. Plus, gain practical insights on dealing with bankruptcy and winding up actions. Whether the amendments to debt collection expire in September or are extended, this is your chance to perfect your practice and procedure for the current environment and whatever is to come.

You will hear about the current operation of the new National Arbitration List and from former Family Court judges and expert arbitrators on rules, regulations, grounds for appeals, preparing for and running an arbitration and future reform. The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have now taken steps to formalise alternative dispute resolution for property matters, so it’s timely to discuss these changes how you can elevate your family law arbitration skills.

Familiarise yourself with current market conditions, explore the impact of new strata title legislation and regulations, catch up on new cases, and delve into the practicalities of leasing and property tax developments. Whatever property problems your clients bring your way in this challenging environment, this comprehensive and timely update will prepare you. Gain all the updates you need in each of these key areas directly from leading experts in their fields.

Gain detailed, in-depth guides on how to handle internal workplace investigations or advise clients navigating those investigations. Examine the best ways to respond to regulators and how to achieve the best strategic outcome. Consider how to conduct internal investigations from both an employer and employee perspective. Work through case studies, examples and step by step guides to ensure that you get the workplace investigations process right from start to finish.

What are the latest legal and medical developments concerning asbestos-related claims? Get up to date with a panel of experts, including The Honourable Wendy Strathdee from the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW, a respected respiratory physician, and top legal practitioners. Don’t miss this chance to gain key takeaways you can immediately implement into practice.

Attend to be educated, motivated, and empowered. Sexual harassment, discrimination & gender bias in the legal profession are being acknowledged and discussed like never before, but the truth is that real change continues to be slow to come. Gain frank, honest & real-world insights into how you can navigate the challenges facing women in law. From dealing with misconduct to career changes, to leadership, our panel will share how you can take action to guide your career in the direction you want it to go.

Catch up on the most urgent issues impacting institutional abuse claims from a varied panel of leading experts. Gain insights into when a court may set aside a past settlement agreement. Explore the ins and outs of how courts consider permanent stays of proceedings. Take a guided tour of the latest cases and awarded damages across the country. Master how to work effectively with experts, including how to utilise forensic accounting to improve your outcomes in your matters.

What better way to master your practice and procedure in the ACAT than to hear firsthand from a Senior Member? Pick up essential tips and tricks as Senior Member Jann Lennard shares her experience and provides practical guidance on the key issues faced when litigating in ACAT. Learn what not to do and better understand the role of negotiation and conciliation. This is essential viewing for any lawyer who appears in ACAT.

Familiarise yourself with current market conditions, explore the impact of leasing measures, catch up on new cases, and delve into the practicalities of strata, leasing and property tax developments. Whatever property problems your clients bring your way in this challenging environment, this comprehensive and timely update will prepare you. Gain all the updates you need in each of these key areas directly from leading experts in their fields.

This comprehensive intensive covers all of the major issues shaking up owners corporation law at the moment. Starting with amendments to the Owners Corporation Act 2006 and covering short term letting, cladding, water leaks, subdivision, the Benefit Principle and litigation. Discover the key takeaways from cases. Plus you will also hone your skills in a practical session on recovering through VCAT.