Law for Non-Lawyers

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: Professional Conduct and Complaints: The Regulator, Your Client and You

Don’t be the psychologist with a professional complaint against you. Update your knowledge and understanding of the current approach of the regulators in relation to unsatisfactory conduct and professional misconduct plus obtain guidance on how to navigate a client complaint if it should occur. WEB246N22C

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: Your Legal Obligations for Safety in the Workplace

Demystify your WHS obligations with a focus on managing psychosocial hazards and risks at work as well as other safety risks and responsibilities. WEB247N22D

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: Structuring Success: Legal and Tax Considerations for Psychologists Establishing Practices

If you are considering setting up your own psychology practice and want to obtain information on the legal framework, structuring options and the essential aspects of Australian federal and state taxes relevant to psychologists running their practices, then spend your lunch learning from expert commercial lawyers. Don't miss this chance to lay the groundwork for a successful and legally sound psychology practice. WEB245N22A

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: Employment Law Explained

Obtain crucial information on important and recent changes to the employment laws to help you come to grips with the concepts that directly impact psychology practices, such as the laws relating to contractor vs employee considerations, discrimination, sexual harassment and criminalising wage theft plus have an eye out for changes identified to come into force in the future. WEB245N22B

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024: The Psychologist and Family Law

Deepen your understanding of the recent changes to family law affecting parenting matters and laws about family violence, apprehended violence and coercive control. Obtain useful tips to demystify Family Court processes, rules, court orders and agreements. Don’t be left unaware of the family law processes and legal concerns of your clients. WEB248N22EZ

[HS] Psychologists and the Law in 2024

Designed specifically with psychologists in mind, this lunchtime webinar series will help you steer a safe course through the legal issues that can affect the success of your practice. Receive a step-by-step guide to setting up your practice, provide a comprehensive guide to recent changes to employment law that affect you, learn from our experts about client complaints and professional regulation, and the new rules relating to coercive control that impact on your professional practice. WEB245N22

School Law Series 2024: Students' Misuse of Technology to Intimidate or Harass Students, Teachers or the School

What happens when a student misuses technology to intimidate or harass students, teachers, or the school? Discover practical strategies to prevent cyberbullying, harassment, and anti-social behavior through social media. Understand your school’s obligations regarding online and out-of-hours conduct, and gain clarity on when and how your school should intervene. WEB244N24EZ

School Law Series 2024: Conducting a Valid Workplace Investigation: A Practical Checklist for Schools

Failure to properly investigate misconduct allegations or complaints could result in claims for unfair dismissal or adverse action by the employee accused of the wrongdoing – don’t be caught out! Drawing from recent cases, examine the lessons learned when conducting investigations correctly and the potential pitfalls to look out for. Attend and protect your school's workplace integrity. WEB244N24FZ

Judicial Review in Immigration Law - Emerging and Enduring Issues in Judicial Review

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School Law Series 2024: Serious Incident Management: From Notification to Prosecution

Is your school’s risk management up to scratch? In the realm of education, ensuring the safety and well-being of students is paramount. Join us as we delve into the crucial aspects of incident management in educational institutions. Understand what your school must have in place and how to manage interactions with concerned families, the media, and other stakeholders. If an incident does occur, ensure your school is prepared. WEB242N24AZ

School Law Series 2024: Critical Family Law Issues for Schools: Competing Interests

1 Student, 2 Parents, 1 Step-Parent, 3 Grandparents, 2 Carers and they're all demanding something different from you: What now? Juggling these competing interests creates complex issues for schools as you try to balance legal obligations, child welfare, and maintaining a safe and supportive educational environment. Receive a comprehensive breakdown of critical family law issues and where your responsibility should lay. WEB242N24BZ

School Law Series 2024: Students with Disabilities and Additional Learning Needs: Discrimination and Inclusion

The responsibility of educators to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination legislation to create a safe and inclusive learning environment is paramount. Gain insights into the delicate art of supporting and disciplining students with additional learning needs – when to adapt the standard code of conduct, consider suspensions, and explore alternative strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your inclusive teaching toolkit and support every student's journey to success. WEB243N24CZ

School Law Series 2024: Student Discipline and Your Schools Duty of Care

Can a failure to discipline a student constitute a breach of a school’s duty of care? A school is liable for an injury to a student caused by the failure of a teacher (or the school) to take reasonable care.  A school may also be liable where it can be shown that disciplining a student would probably have prevented an injury to another student. Explore student discipline and cases that considered whether failure to discipline a student constituted a breach of the school’s duty of care. WEB243N24DZ

School Law Series 2023: Critical Employment Law Update for Education Settings

Are you across the latest set of changes to employment conditions which commenced on 1 July 2023? When your staff look to request changes to their employment contracts based on this changing legislation, don’t be caught out. Ensure you have the ability to handle these conversations with a strong legal foundation and the confidence to reach an agreement which works for both parties. WEB2310N07AZ

School Law: Vaping and Your Duty of Care as a School

Does your school have a duty of care to students to prevent harm to them from vaping? Alarming new studies show a growing trend in school students using e-cigarettes or 'vapes'. Join an experienced education law expert as they breakdown the need-to-know information on addressing this epidemic in schools. Get across the latest legislative updates, reforms, and reasonable steps to enforce in this practical education law session. WEB239N13Z

School Law Series 2023: Managing Risk and Safety on School Excursions and Student Exchanges

School excursions and student exchanges can quickly go wrong. Injuries, accidents, health and weather conditions are just some of the risks at play. As the world moves towards a post-pandemic era, and schools look to reintroduce enriching excursions and student exchange programs, equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the legal challenges of OH&S, duty of care and child safety by registering now. WEB2310N07BZ

School Law Series 2023: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Your School

Do you know the hidden dangers of psychosocial hazards in your school? Understand the warning signs to look out for! Discover the legal obligations your school bears concerning the management of psychosocial hazards. Gain insights into relevant work health and safety legislation and the crucial steps to ensure your school maintains compliance. WEB2311N07CZ

School Law Series 2023: Privacy and Information Sharing: and a School's Obligations to Staff, Students and Parents

Don’t be caught out! Mishandling confidential information or sharing it without proper authorisation can open your school to legal liabilities. It’s vital to exercise caution and follow established protocols to protect sensitive data from unauthorised disclosure. Don’t miss this critical look at all things privacy and information sharing in your school and understand your obligations to safeguarding or disclosing information between staff, students and parents. WEB2311N07DZ

School Law Series 2023: Bullying and Harassment in the School Workplace: Maintaining a Safe School

Is your school prioritizing a safe and inclusive environment? Bullying and sexual harassment can fly under the radar so its vital to tackle it head-on. With practical insights, relevant case studies, and best practices you can’t afford to miss this session. Ensure your school builds a culture of respect, trust, and well-being. WEB2311N07EZ

School Law Series 2023: Managing Questionable Behaviour Outside of Work

A member of staff has posted something inappropriate on Facebook? TikTok? Or Instagram? Navigating the delicate balance between an employee's private life and their conduct outside of work can be challenging. Gain valuable insights into the correct process, legal tests, and real-life case examples that will equip you to handle these difficult situations professionally and within the confines of the law. WEB2311N07FZ

Legal and Regulatory Issues for the Health Sector: Defamation and the Health Sector

A health check for health care practitioners regarding your rights when subjected to criticism online, to the regulator or elsewhere. You will gain knowledge of what is defamation, how the laws may or may not assist you to prevent the criticism plus other forms of relief, what evidence is required to succeed and how much money might be awarded. WEB246N08F

Legal Support Staff Training: How Not to Burn the Candle at Both Ends: Managing Stress and Burnout in the Workplace

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Legal Support Staff Training: Effective Business Writing: What Support Staff Need to Know

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Legal and Regulatory Issues for the Health Sector: AI in Healthcare

For healthcare organisations that provide, procure or use AI technologies, or those wanting to do so in the future, that could be considered high-risk, this webinar provides you with information on the regulatory developments to ensure they comply with current and potential future laws and regulations. WEB245N08C

Legal and Regulatory Issues for the Health Sector: The Gender Pain Gap: Implications of Disparities in Experience and Treatment

The findings of the Victorian Governments’ Listening to Women’s Voices report include 30 percent of more than the 1700 participants said conditions such endometriosis, menopause and chronic pain led to poor mental health, four in 10 Victorian women live with chronic pain, one in three have health conditions that affect their ability to work and keep a job. WEB248N08A

School Law: Navigating Harmful Sexualised Behaviours and Allegations Between Students

Following on from Chanel Contos’ Teach Us Consent campaign and consent education being made mandatory in schools across Australia, schools are under the microscope when it comes to their response to allegations of harmful sexual behaviours. Demanding a nuanced understanding of culture, power dynamics, and legal frameworks, gain insight into how your school can navigate these sensitive issues with empathy, integrity, and legal clarity. WEB247N23E

School Law: What Schools Should Know About the Recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission

What do the latest recommendations under The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) mean for your school? Consider the latest recommendations, how these might be implemented in your school and the potential impact. Delve into the latest guidance and envision how these directives could be integrated within your educational institution. WEB245N23A

School Law: School Sport Legal Issues

Who is responsible? With schools being called to review reporting and recovery after student concussions it’s now more important than ever to take a look at exactly where your duty lays when it comes to school sports injuries. Breakdown exactly what is ‘personal injury’, the criteria for establishing claims, and discover the potential compensation and damages which might be awarded if a student was successful in proving negligence. As schools face increased scrutiny, prioritise compliance. WEB245N23B

School Law: How Watertight is your School Enrolment Contract?

How watertight is your school enrolment contract? In disputes like unpaid fees, the enrolment contract serves as the cornerstone of any recovery action. It's paramount that these contracts clearly outline the relationship between your school, the student & their guardians. Equally crucial is ensuring that contract terms comply with Australian consumer laws to avoid legal pitfalls. Attend & gain insight into crafting robust & legally sound enrolment contracts that protect both schools & families. WEB246N23C

School Law: Legal Issues in Dealing with LGBTIQ+ Students: Duty of Care, Discrimination and Privacy

With legal frameworks constantly changing, are you across your current duty of care requirements when dealing with LGBTIQA+ students? Join us for an informative session as you breakdown crucial legal considerations in schools, including protections offered to students under discrimination and privacy laws. With the Australian Law Reform Commission's review of religious protections, understand the implications on your school’s policies and practices. WEB246N23D

[HS] School Law: Navigating the Grey Area on Professional Boundaries

Without clear boundaries, there's a risk of blurred lines between personal and professional relationships, which can lead to conflicts of interest, breaches of trust, and even legal liabilities. Don’t turn a blind eye to inappropriate behaviours, and risk jeopardising the safety and well-being of your students and colleagues. Unpack your obligations around mandatory reporting, equipping you with the tools to navigate this nuanced landscape with confidence and clarity. WEB249N05E

Immigration Law Reform and Application Practical Strategies Over Lunch: How to Identify PIC 4020 and s501 Problems Before the Department and Resolve Them

What happens if you miss spotting PIC 4020 and Section 501 problems before the Department? Gain advanced strategies from renowned immigration lawyer Simon Jeans to be proactive and safeguard your clients' interests. Discover how to effectively identify and address PIC 4020 fraud and Section 501 character issues before they disrupt visa applications, covering the entire process from start to finish. WEB249N06A

[HS] Immigration Law Reform and Application Practical Strategies Over Lunch: Effectively Navigating Labour Agreements Considering the 2024-25 Federal Budget and New Changes

Do your research. Ensure you have all of the best practice tips, updated case law, and understand the challenges and opportunities for your immigration law clients. Effectively Navigating Labour Agreements Considering the 2024-25 Federal Budget and New Changes delves deep into the intricacies of immigration law in light of the latest Federal Budget. WEB249N06B

[HS] School Law: Navigating Data Retention and Privacy for Schools

Don’t let ignorance be your downfall! Privacy breaches can easily jeopardise child safety and your school’s liability may be immense. From combatting human error to fostering a culture of reporting and embracing privacy-by-design principles, arm yourself with the knowledge and strategies to safeguard sensitive data and protect the sanctity of your school community. WEB248N05B

[HS] School Law: Governance Considerations for Maintaining Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces and Learning Environments

Your role in maintaining safe, respectful, and inclusive school environments is paramount. With consequences for non-compliance, get across the Respect@Work reforms and their specific implications for school leaders. Understand your obligations towards staff, students and parents and how to navigate the stringent regulatory expectations and governance aspects. Leave with a practical framework for compliance in your school. WEB248N05C

[HS] School Law: Drugs, Weapons and Illegal Activity: Rights, Responsibilities and Regulations

With police called to schools in one state in Australia almost 20,000 times in the last year, it’s now more important than ever to know your schools’ rights and responsibilities when confronted with drugs, weapons or illegal activity. Know how to navigate the challenging terrain of discovering child exploitation material, unravel the intricacies of inappropriate teacher-student relationships from a criminal perspective, & understand the school's authority in conducting searches & seizing property. WEB249N05

[HS] School Law: Duty of Care: Managing Medical Conditions in Your School

Medical conditions in your school pose a significant risk not only to the staff and students struggling with them, but also to your liability. Discover the essential strategies for managing medical conditions in your school while ensuring compliance with the legislation at play. Ensure your policies are up to scratch and benefit from a guide to maintain accurate records to safeguard health in your school. WEB247N05A

Legal Support Staff Training: Enhancing Personal Productivity for Legal Support Staff

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Legal Support Staff Training: Getting the Most Out of Systems and Technology

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Intellectual Property - Trade Marks Case Update and Software Patents and AI Inventors: Latest Developments

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Intellectual Property - Protecting Descriptive Marks: The Business Issues and Registered Designs – now with added teeth!

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Intellectual Property - Copyright in Fictional Characters and Registered Designs – now with added teeth!

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Intellectual Property - Workplace Issues for Intellectual Property Lawyers

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Intellectual Property - Valuing and Structuring Your IP to Maximise Business Value

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Intellectual Property - Ethics for Intellectual Property Lawyers

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Drafting Agreements for Commercialising and Licensing IP - Commercialisation Through Investments

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Advising Small Business Series: FBT Update 2023

Just in time for the FBT returns, this webinar provides you with an update on the most recent key changes with FBT including electric cars and working from home, as well as an understanding of the current focus areas of the ATO regarding FBT. Be prepared to complete your clients’ FBT returns. WEB234A01AZ

Advising Small Business Series: Managing Tax Audit Disputes

Develop a deeper understanding of the tax dispute process including objections and appeals, identify the real reason for the audit, tips on how to keep the audit on track and deal with the tax office. Unpack 5 case studies of tax audits to identify issues that may arise and how to deal with them. WEB235A01CZ

Legal Support Staff Training: Developing Effective Communication, Listening and Written Skills

Enhance your skills and expand your professional development opportunities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to your success and to your team. WEB236N02CZ

Legal Support Staff Training: Ethics and Professionalism

Enhance your skills and expand your professional development opportunities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to your success and to your team. WEB236N02DZ

Legal Support Staff Training: Managing Your Relationships in the Workplace

Discover invaluable insights on best practices for managing legal administrative tasks, effective communication with your team and optimising workflow to improve your efficiency. WEB236N02AZ

Legal Support Staff Training: Essential Daily Skills for Legal Support Staff and Executive Assistants

Gain essential knowledge on terminology and procedures to better support your team. WEB236N02BZ

Drafting Agreements for Commercialising and Licensing IP - IP Commercialisation for startups

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Drafting Agreements for Commercialising and Licensing IP - Contract Law Principles Relevant to IP Agreements

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Intellectual Property - Trade Mark Cases You Should Know About and Copyright Case and Reforms Update

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Intellectual Property - Patents Update and Registered Designs and IP/Competition Law Overlap

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Intellectual Property - Acting in the Best Interests of the Client: A Core Obligation

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Intellectual Property - How to Engage Expert Evidence in IP Proceedings

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Intellectual Property - Privacy Law Update and Data Protection for Your Practice

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Advising Small Business: CGT on Residential Properties

When you think of capital gains tax and residential properties, the two most common situations are the family home (tax free) and an investment property (CGT applies on sale). What is not widely appreciated, however, is that this can be viewed as a spectrum on which lie various other scenarios where the tax treatment can be more complicated. Join tax expert Peter Bembrick as he discusses the latest issues impacting CGT. WEB239A01BZ

Legal Risks for Architects - Cladding Concerns for Architects

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Legal Risks for Architects - Understanding your Insurance Policy

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Legal Risks for Architects - Copyright and Moral Rights

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Advising Small Business Series

Ensure that you are up-to-date with recent changes affecting your small business clients. This series will provide you with a timely update on changes to FBT and the current focus areas for the ATO. WEB234A01Z

Advising Small Business Series: Personal Liability of Directors for Financial Liabilities

A timely reminder of the personal liability that directors of a company may encounter when their company fails and what you should be aware of when advising your clients to minimise their personal exposure. WEB236A01DZ

Advising Small Business Series: Update on Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets

Ensure that you understand the impacts and mechanisms of the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets as well as the ATO’s new online services for foreign investors and authorised contacts, review details of the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding measure, including clearance certificates, variations and exemptions. WEB235A01BZ

Law for Architects: Contract Administration for Architects

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Law for Architects: Issues & Problems with Design & Construct Contracts Especially in Respect of Novation

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - What is my Intellectual Property and How do I Protect it?

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Law for Architects: Remedial Building Works: Impact of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - How do Construction Disputes get Resolved?

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - What Employment Issues do I Face as an Architect?

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - National Construction Code 2022 Changes and Mitigating Risk in Your Practice

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The Architect’s Legal Handbook - What Happens if one of the Parties to my Project Becomes Insolvent?

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Shot Across the Bow: What to do When a Client Alleges Responsibility for Defects and What Might Come Next

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Ethical Considerations for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

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[HS] Immigration Law Reform and Application Practical Strategies Over Lunch: Lodging a Successful Temporary Visa Application Considering the 2024-25 Federal Budget and New Changes: TSS, Student and Visitor Visas

How to Lodge a Successful Temporary Visa Application Considering the 2024-25 Federal Budget and Major Immigration Law Reforms? With major reforms of Immigration Law continuing and new laws and policies emerging all the time, it can be challenging to determine the best options and how to be more effective in your client's case and destiny. WEB249N06C

[HS] Immigration Law Reform and Application Practical Strategies Over Lunch: Effectively Navigating Changes in the New Administrative Review Tribunal

Same But Different: What exactly is changing in Migration and Refugee Review at the Administrative Review Tribunal, and how does this impact your practice? Ensuring accuracy is vital for your case, reputation, peace of mind, and your clients' lives. Dive into the program to explore features relevant to migration and protection reviews. WEB249N06D

Advanced Strategies for Business Succession Planning

Uncover practical knowledge and actionable solutions to ensure smooth, sustainable business transitions for your clients that are tax effective and that the structure aligns with their succession needs. Explore critical topics and gain essential skills and understanding to become the trusted advisor. WEB248N11

[HS] Business Law Tax Essentials

Unlock the secrets to navigating today’s complex tax landscape with this Small Business Tax Essentials programme. From decoding pivotal case updates like Bendel v Commissioner of Taxation, to mastering taxation concerns relating to small business restructuring and who is an employee, through to managing tax audits and disputes, tax experts will guide you through every twist & turn. With insights from a former ATO commissioner, gain a competitive edge with updated tax law for your client concerns. WEB2410Q03

Advising Small Business Series: Update on Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets

Ensure that you understand the impacts and mechanisms of the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets as well as the ATO’s new online services for foreign investors and authorised contacts, review details of the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding measure, including clearance certificates, variations and exemptions. WEB235A01BZ

Advising Small Business Series: Managing Tax Audit Disputes

Develop a deeper understanding of the tax dispute process including objections and appeals, identify the real reason for the audit, tips on how to keep the audit on track and deal with the tax office. Unpack 5 case studies of tax audits to identify issues that may arise and how to deal with them. WEB235A01CZ

Advising Small Business Series: Personal Liability of Directors for Financial Liabilities

A timely reminder of the personal liability that directors of a company may encounter when their company fails and what you should be aware of when advising your clients to minimise their personal exposure. WEB236A01DZ

Advising Small Business Series

Ensure that you are up-to-date with recent changes affecting your small business clients. This series will provide you with a timely update on changes to FBT and the current focus areas for the ATO. WEB234A01Z

Advising Small Business Series: FBT Update 2023

Just in time for the FBT returns, this webinar provides you with an update on the most recent key changes with FBT including electric cars and working from home, as well as an understanding of the current focus areas of the ATO regarding FBT. Be prepared to complete your clients’ FBT returns. WEB234A01AZ

Advising Small Business: CGT on Residential Properties

When you think of capital gains tax and residential properties, the two most common situations are the family home (tax free) and an investment property (CGT applies on sale). What is not widely appreciated, however, is that this can be viewed as a spectrum on which lie various other scenarios where the tax treatment can be more complicated. Join tax expert Peter Bembrick as he discusses the latest issues impacting CGT. WEB239A01BZ

SMSFs: A Practical Workshop

Join us at this practical workshop where you will use case studies to explore the complex issues you may face with SMSFs together with 3 tax and SMSF experts. Delve into the complexities of additional tax on balances over $3 million, how to calculate, options for payment and managing the changes. Discover the intricacies of death benefit payments in SMSFs that can have a huge impact on their practical application. Review SMSF trustees' duties, obligations, and minimising non-compliance risks. WEB243N41Z

Conveyancing Conference

Issues covered include: Updated Contract of Sale of Real Estate, Estate Agents (Contracts) Regulations 2008, Sale Of Land Act 1962 (VIC), New GST Withholding Regime, residential land notification and reporting requirements, Foreign resident capital gains tax withholding, Residential Annual Vacancy Fee, Vacant Residential Land Tax, insolvency on contractual rights, Insolvency, Ipso Facto Regime and Conveyancing, Default, Rescission and Repudiation, Mortgagee’s Power of Sale, Anti-Money Laundering Issues,

Conveyancing Conference

Issues covered include: strata, redevelopment, tax, compulsory acquisition, notices to perform, mandatory disclosure, off the plan contracts, SMSFs, misleading or deceptive conduct, anti-money laundering

Liquor and Gaming Law Roundtable 2019

Issues covered include: policy changes, machine entitlement leasing, L&GNSW compliance, property and licensing issues

Conveyancing Conference

Issues covered include: REIQ contracts, e-conveyancing, strata, cladding, real estate agent, GST, foreign resident capital gain, stamp duty, state tax, anti-money laundering, AML/CTF, conveyancing disputes, mediation, misleading or deceptive conduct, contracts, sale of land, ethics, ethical obligations

Discrimination and Adverse Action Claims in 2019

Issues covered include: disability and discrimination law, adjustments, relief, bullying, sexual harassment, adverse action, performance management

Discrimination Law: This, That, the Other and More Perth

Keep up with key developments in discrimination law and master how to walk over the blazing coals of this hotbed area where you need to be able to respond to any situation quickly, efficiently and with the utmost confidence. When your client calls you with their pressing questions and pleas for guidance you had better be prepared to properly advise them on the spot, so ensure you know precisely where the law stands and how to expertly guide your client to safety.

Elder Abuse Legal Symposium

Issues covered include: Guardianship division, SACAT, elder law, elder abuse, powers of attorney, advance care derivatives, capacity, mental impairment

Film and Television Law Summit 2019

Issues covered include: diversity, wellness, discrimination, true story content, location, social media, streaming, social impact programming, unfair contracts, fair dealing, visas and immigration law

Mining and Resources: New Law, New Cases

Issues covered include: Mining Titles Validation Bill, Forrest v Wilson, ealth and safety obligations, administrative decisions in the resources sector, compensation under Native Title Act

Mining and Resources: Where the Commercial and Legal Issues Meet Perth

Mining Law: the Latest in M&A and JVs Brisbane

School Law Summit 2019 Brisbane

Workplace Investigations in Schools: Getting it Right

Issues covered include: incident management, reportable conduct scheme, complaint, workplace investigation, ill and injured staff, medical certificates

Elder Abuse Legal Symposium

Issues covered include: Guardianship division, VCAT, moral duty, financial elder abuse, ethics, ethical considerations

Legal Support Staff Skills Training

Issues covered include: exceeding expectations, plain English techniques, business acumen, resilience and wellbeing

Legal Issues and the LGBTI Community

Issues covered include: workplace discrimination, religious organisations, estate planning, crime, parenting, child support, parental rights

School Law Summit 2019

Issues covered include: Family court proceedings, Subpoena, Separation, Divorce, Family violence, Litigation, Evidence, New Redress Scheme, Child Safety Obligations, Royal Commission, Civil Claims for Institutional Abuse, Criminal Liability and Sexual Abuse, Child Safe Standards.

Aged Care and Retirement Village Law Conference

2019 is a significant year for the retirement village and aged care sectors. The Royal Commission is shaking up the industry, elder abuse and tax law are changing, and there are big shifts in integration and funding issues. Plus the many risks in estate planning, capacity, technology and more. With so much unrest in the sector it’s now more crucial than ever to stay up to date with the latest developments. Equip yourself with the strategies necessary to handle these issues for you client or organisation.

Civil Claims for Institutional Abuse: Key Updates

Issues covered include: National Redress Scheme, Vicarious Liability in Civil Liability Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse Liability) Act, Expert evidence, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, Medico-Legal.

Retail and Commercial Leasing Fundamentals

Issues covered include: 'Ultimate Consumer' test, heads of agreement, guarantees, assignment, special tenancy arragement, lease documents interpretation, breaches of lease, termination

School Law Symposium: Risks, Duties and Liabilities

Facing family law issues in your school? We have a step by step guide to guide you. Dealing with child safety risks? We’re offering real world guidance from the legal, law enforcement and principal perspectives. Want all your questions answered? Our interactive panels are tailor made for you. And that’s just the start of what you’ll gain from this unique, can’t miss event.

Aged Care and Retirement Village Law Conference

Issues covered include: capacity, unconscionable conduct, sexual issues, privacy, data security, convergence and seniors living

Trade Marks and Patents Forum

Issues covered include: Trademarks, patents, parallel imports, protection of IP in China, policy register for IP Australia, patent remedies, patent drafting,

School Law 2019: Educate, Enlighten, Inform

Issues covered include: Parents, legal disasters, Privacy law, mental and physical health of staff, misconduct, disability and discrimination obligations, race, sex and gender identity, children with physical and learning disabilities

Native Title Law Conference: Expansive Perspectives

Issues covered include: Timber Creek, compensation, settlements, claims, ILUA's, agreements, native title tribunal, PBC, trusts, disputes, BMS,

Native Title Law and Cultural Heritage Update

Issues covered include: National Native Title Tribunal, Timber Creek, Native Title Compensations, Intra-Indigenous Disputes, overlapping claims, Mabo, cultural heritage law roundup

Retail and Commercial Leasing Fundamentals Forum

Issues covered include: heads of agreement, guarantees, changing circumstances, breaches of lease

Trade Marks and Patents Symposium

Issues covered include: trade mark application process, removal of trade marks for non-sue and damages or account of profit elections, international issues, artificial intelligence and intellectual property, Patents Act 1990 (Cth)

Human Rights Symposium

Issues covered include: Bills of Rights, Human Rights Act (QLD), discrimination, litigating

Aged Care and Retirement Villages: Legal Insights

Issues covered include: Royal Commission update, convergence and seniors living, wills and estates, care services and GST, elder abuse

School Law Summit 2019

Let’s face it: schools have staff, schools have students, so schools have legal risks. Don’t be overwhelmed by the legal risks facing schools when managing staff and their performance at work. Prepare your school to handle the civil and, and potentially criminal, liabilities that arise from maintaining a child safe school.

Current Migration Law Concerns: Practical Answers

Issues covered include: Character decisions, Migration Act, Section 501, Public Interest Criteria and provisions, PIC 4020, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, migration agents, MARA, OMARA, Judicial review, advocacy, unreasonableness and credibility.

Civil Claims for Institutional Abuse: Key Updates

"Issues covered include: the national redress scheme, issues and impact on survivors, medico legal assessments in abuse claims

Granny Flats: The Unseen Risks

Building a granny flat always seems like a great idea at the time. But then family strife strikes, or critical tax and Centrelink considerations are overlooked. And before you know it, that great idea has become a minefield of conflict and turmoil. Those working in estate planning, elder law, property, family law or financial planning need to be aware of the legal and financial risks that can quickly blow up in a client’s face, leaving them demanding to know why you didn’t properly warn or advise them.

6th Annual Advertising and Marketing Law Conference

How consumers and companies engage with each other is rapidly evolving every day in the digital age. With advertising and marketing law at a tipping point, it’s critical that those in the sector stay on top of the constant changes facing the sector. Catch up on the latest digital trends through standout presentations on influencer marketing, online shopping and the ACL, user generated content, and data & privacy, as well as a special presentation on social responsibility in advertising.

Complex Conveyancing Masterclass

Are you across the countless changes and current issues affecting conveyancing practice in NSW? Have you thought about how options affect conveyancing, or what to do when an off-the-plan disaster or dispute arises? What about the new reforms involving collective sales? Take a deep dive into the details and gain insights into all these issues and more, including analysis of critical tax changes and multi-tenant and strata building issues, all while nailing down that crucial ethics point early in the CPD year

Drones Usage and Liability

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Miniature Pilotless Aircraft, Flying Mini Robots or Drones – whatever you call them, they’re undeniably increasing in adoption and usage throughout all areas of society. With such rapid growth comes increasingly significant implications around their usage and liability for both private and government entities. Get the latest on UAV/Drone law usage direct from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

11th Annual Film and Television Law

Take a wide angle shot of the most important issues impacting film and television law today with 8 in-depth, practical sessions covering everything from the latest legislation to workplace hotspots to contracts, IP, funding, insurance and more. Download an impressive range of perspectives from film and TV industry leaders, the accounting world, eminent lawyers and renowned in-house counsel.

4th Annual Aged Care and Retirement Village Law Symposium

These are times of rapid change for aged care providers, retirement villages and residents, so it’s essential that you’re across a wide range of issues. We’ll help you do just that with practical, information-packed sessions covering critical financial matters facing residents and providers, resident care concerns, the hottest issues in employment law, the latest legislative updates and reforms and more, all packed into one revelatory conference.

Inaugural Media Law Conference

First technology changes rapidly. Then media follows suit, evolving to meet new consumer expectations. That leaves two paths for the law: undergo rapid change to keep up or fail to change at all. Either path is problematic, forcing those working in the area to keep up with changes coming at a breakneck pace or to figure out how dated laws and legal principles can be applied to new technologies and new media that simply don’t fit into the old legal paradigm.

Religious Law Conference

For the first time in the Southern Hemisphere leaders from law, academia and religion will come together in the same room to dissect the intersection of religious law and secular law. In the current climate it is important to understand what freedoms exist; what is reportable conduct; which is the appropriate forum for religious disputes; what is religious discrimination; how to have harmonious governance; how to respond to complaints against clergy; and the law governing church property.

Property Transactions for Support Staff, Conveyancers and Junior Lawyers

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experienced practitioners working at the coalface of property transactions who will identify exactly what you need to know to effectively and efficiently see a property transaction through from beginning to end. In one practical, information-packed seminar you’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure your property transactions run smoothly.

Complex Conveyancing

Have you analysed the new Standard Contract Editions and the new ipso facto regime? Have you mastered the nuances of the new GST withholding regime and other recent tax changes? Are you across the complexities of purchasing through SMSFs? And have you fully considered the many ethical disasters that can quickly torpedo a deal and sink a practice? Take a deep dive into the details and gain insights into all these issues and more, all while nailing down that crucial ethics unit for the CPD year.

6th Annual Wine Law Conference

The wine industry as a whole is expected to grow to over $400 billion by the early 2020s and Australia’s market will have its share of the pie with current exports exceeding record levels. Ensure you maximise on this growth by clearing regulatory hurdles and understanding potential future legal risks. This annual Wine Law conference is bigger and better than ever and is essential for anyone dealing with legal and regulatory issues within the wine industry.

Advertising and Marketing Law: How to Keep out of the Courtroom

Issues covered include: advertising Claims, regulatory issues, risk, labelling, consumer guarantees, advertising risk, online/social media marketing, brand protection, strategies, licensing, copyright, talent and using music

Workplace Law Symposium

Issues covered include: Whistleblowing laws, workplace bullying, sexual harassment, workplace culture, biometric technology, social media, privacy, workplace conflict

Drone Law: Critical Regulatory, Risk and Liability Issues

Issues covered include: technology, regulatory issues, insurance issues, risk considerations, privacy, compliance, safety regulations

Legal Issues for the Film and Television Industry

Issues covered include: new platforms, technology, music licensing, screenrights opportunites, defamation, employment, tax, financing, sexual harassment, off shore productions, production offsets, production cash flow

Privacy, Mandatory Data Breach and Release of Data

Issues covered include: data breaches, technology, data, privacy, cybersecurity, consumer data right, open banking,

Not-For-Profits and Charities Legal Symposium

Issues covered include: regulation, compliance, offshore operations, employment, safeguarding, volunteers, incorporation with charities, tax considerations

Road Transport Supply Chain: Legal Obligations

Are you a supply chain business contracting as a consignee or consignor? Do you receive and dispatch goods of any kind? If so, are you sure about your legal exposure and obligations under the recent reforms? And are you aware of what is not legally required? Gain certainty on your legal obligations by getting guidance from the Regulator and a panel of experts as they speak on the wide ranging impacts of recent regulatory reforms and future Heavy Vehicle National Legislation impacting the industry.

School Law: 8 Critical Legal Issues

Issues covered include: divorce, separation, court orders, family violence, disability, discrimination, child protection, social media, staff misconduct, employment obligations, employee management, unfair dismissal

Complex Conveyancing

Are you across the significant changes and current issues affecting conveyancing practice in VIC? Have you analysed the many foreign client issues impacting conveyancing or mastered the nuances of the new GST withholding regime and other recent tax changes? What about the role of valuations in property transactions or the current state of the property market at large? Take a deep dive into the details and gain insights into all these issues and more, all while nailing down that crucial ethics point

School Law Conference 2018

Be inspired by this knowledgeable panel of experts as we delve into the employment and school governance issues affecting your school right now, taking a thorough and practical look at such timely topics such as bullying and an interactive workshop on workplace investigation. Grapple with the very tricky area of social media and the digital age with timely advice and legal knowledge from the leading practitioners in the area. This detailed and comprehensive seminar is not to be missed.

Law for School Business and Finance Managers

Make no mistake, managing a school is a financially and legally complex undertaking. If you are responsible for the business and financial management of your school then this conference is just what you need to avoid the risks that come from an incomplete understanding of the law. Ensure your school complies with employment and WHS requirements. Navigate key privacy laws, protect your school’s IP, avoid risks in managing tax issues, debt, and hiring out school facilities. All in one day, all in one place.

CANCELLED: Liquor and Gaming Forum

Melbourne’s leading liquor and gaming seminar returns with everything you can’t afford to miss to stay up to date in the year to come. Hear from industry experts as they provide timely updates and in-depth analysis on the latest liquor and gaming issues facing Victoria today.

Liquor Licensing Reforms

Described as the most significant change to hit SA’s liquor licensing laws in 20 years, late 2019 will see the commencement of a new liquor licensing system. Don’t miss your chance to hear from Judge Brian Gilchrist, the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Dini Soulio and several industry specialists. Explore the practical considerations of the reforms for new businesses and new licence applicants and examine new disciplinary actions.

Migration Law Symposium

Issues covered include: AAT Appeals, Digital footprint, building your brand, professional misconduct, family visas, partner visas, health issues, skilled migration, independent and sponsored visas, Enhanced Integrity Act.

Liquor and Gaming Law Roundtable - Recorded on March 2020, NSW

Issues covered include: liquor licensing, property transactions, gambling law, responsible gambling, lockout laws, prosecuted licensees

Trade Marks and Patents Conference 2020

Issues covered include: Chinese Trade Mark Update, new Chinese Trade Mark regulations, bad faith, hearings before Registrar of Trade Marks, Trade Mark ownership, Assignment of unregistered trade marks, unregistered assignments, evidence of first use and the Wayback machine, style name, difference between a style name and a trade mark, use of trade mark, trade mark remedies, ethics for trade mark attorneys, ethics for patent attorney, patentable subject matter, what is manner of manufacture, computer and/

Law for Architects: Contracts, Claims and Risk

Issues covered include: liability, risk, construction, cladding, payment disputes, avoiding lawyers, design errors, lead consultants, sub consultants

Law for Architects: Contracts, Costs and Risk

Issues covered include: Costs Blowout Liabilities for Architects, Cladding and Non-Conforming Materials: liability and risk, Payment Disputes for Architects

Trade Marks and Patents Conference

Issues covered include: infringement defences, good faith, use of own name, evidence trade use

Immigration Law: Work Rights, Appeals, Character Provisions and Health Criteria

Issues covered include: visas, work entitlement, visa cancellations, AAT, NOICC, immigration, migration, character provisions, health critera, Migration Act, migration ethics, migration privacy

Wills and Estates Basics for Junior Lawyers, Paralegals & Support Staff

Issues covered include: letter writing, wills, Powers of Attorney, NCAT, estate administration, contested probrate, family provision claims

Water Law Forum

Issues covered include: new general environmental duty, EPA, urban waterway law reform, water trading, Water and Catchment Legislation Reform

Medicinal Cannabis: Legal and Business Updates

Issues covered include: cannabis, medicinal cannabis, patient access, medical cannabis, medical necessity, drug driving, cannabis business, cannabis insurance

Family Law for Junior Lawyers, Paralegals & Support Staff: COVID-19 & Beyond

Issues covered include: family law, family law documents, client management, vulnerable clients, self-represented litigants, children, ADR, settlement, ethics family law

Law for Architects: Contracts, Planning & Disputes

Issues covered include: Construction certificates, Occupation certificates, Architect SEP 65 Verification Statement, Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019, regulated design, Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act, adjudication, Role as Superintendent, agent of the principal, exercising independent discretion

Native Title Conference 2020

Issues covered include: recent cases, legislative update, prescribed bodies corporate, PBCs, restraint, native title holders, PBC post determination, recent cases, proposed changes, Aboriginal Heritage Act, Native Title Agreements, compensation, applications

Property Transactions 101

Issues covered include: conveyancing, eConveyancing, PEXA, ATO, Strata Titles Act, warranties, ARNECC, property sale, rescission notices

11th Annual Trade Marks and Patents Symposium

Issues covered include: trade marks, patents, defences to trade mark infringment, IP, Patent licensing, wayback machine evidence, authorised use, patent litigation, IP licence agreements, witnesses, section 144

4th Annual Native Title Intensive 2020

Issues covered include: ILUA, native title rights, traditional owers, claims, preparation of claims, lay evidence, expert evidence, risks, Mace v State of Queensland, variation of title, revocation of title determination, self determination

Human Rights Symposium

Issues covered include: Human Rights Law, piggy back claims, unlawful, contractual, tortious liabiity, may seek, anti-discrimination, structured proportionality, s58 obligations, public entity

Law for School Counsellors, Psychologists and Guidance Officers

Issues covered include: family law conflicts, duty of care, bullying, supporting transgender and gender diverse students

Work Health and Safety Considerations in Schools During the Pandemic

Issues covered include: WHS, remote working, re-transitioning, employer and employee duties, risk assessment

Advice for Creating a Child Safe Remote Learning Environment

COVID 19: Legal Updates for Schools

While closing the gates for most students may have addressed the health concerns of schools, students and parents, it’s important to realise that moving to online learning and keeping your school afloat does not mean legal obligations are reduced or changed although it may require a re-imagination of some.

Advice on Contractual Rights and Financial Wellbeing in Your School

Issues covered include: commercial contracts, financial stability, financial risk, financial vulnerability

School Law: Managing Student Risk: Child Protection, Whistleblowers and Family Breakdown

Issues covered include: child protection risks, whistleblowing risks, parenting orders, family violence orders, subpoenas

School Law: How the New Child Protection Regulations Will Work

The Office of the Children’s Guardian is an independent government agency that works to protect children by promoting and regulating quality, child safe organisations and services. Attend this webinar to hear from the Children’s Guardian on changes made that came into force on 1 March 2020 regarding child safety and its impact on schools.

Hot Contract Issues for Architects: Force Majeure, Frustration & Performance

Issues covered include: COVID-19, contracts, force majeure, frustration, performance

School Law: Managing Risk to Students - Child Protection, Whistleblowers and Family Breakdown

Issues covered include: child protection risks, whistleblowing risks, parenting orders, family violence orders, subpoenas

Visa Cancellations and Refusals: Critical Strategies During COVID-19

Issues covered include: JobKeeper, caveats, cancellation powers and grounds, NOICC

School Law: Managing Your Child Protection and Whistleblowing Risks

Issues covered include: child protection risks, whistleblowing risks

School Law: Managing Child Safety Obligations

Issues covered include: child protection risks in light of the recent release of findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, child safety obligations in schools, and Child Safe Standards.

School Law: Managing Reputational Risk

Issues covered include: school social media policies, protection from defamation claims, drafting parental codes of conduct, enrolment contracts and disciplinary policies.

School Law: Managing Risks for Child Protection, Whistleblowers and Family Breakdown

Issues covered include: child protection risks, whistleblowing risks, family violence orders, Children's Court

Immigration Law Fundamentals for All Lawyers

Gain a practical understanding of immigration law and a toolkit to deal with immigration law matters and clients. For all legal practitioners looking to begin or build their immigration law practice, this program provides an immigration law overview and a guide to navigate the most common visa classes & subclasses and the critical practice and procedure you need to get right. Experienced immigration lawyers will walk you through the maze of regulations while providing step by step guidelines.

Introduction to Immigration Law, Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored Visas

The passing of the Migration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Bill 2019 has created a significant opportunity for all lawyers wanting to practice in immigration law. This session will provide an introduction to immigration law, skilled migration visas, temporary and permanent employer visas, and more. Explore foundation concepts and the building blocks for mastering visa applications. Then walk through these key visas and how to expertly navigate each one of them.

Family Visas, Bridging and Business Innovation & Investment Program Visas

Gain step by step guidelines on family visas, bridging visas and the business innovation and investment program visa. You will obtain essential legal requirements, procedures and issues, including sponsorship requirements. This is a must attend seminar for all legal practitioners looking to begin or build their immigration law practice.

School Law Series

It’s imperative school leaders have a comprehensive knowledge of the many legal obligations that school are required to understand and implement. In one neat package at the special price of $995, this School Law Series will provide you with 15 hours of critical legal information about a school’s legal risk for workplace health and safety, offsite risk, child protection, protecting whistleblowers, family law, workplace law in relation to employing casuals, avoiding claims for wage theft and much more.

School Law: Managing Whole of School, WHS and Offsite Risks

Gain guidance on how to design, implement, and monitor an effective school-wide risk management system in your school. Master how to identify, assess and control workplace health & safety risks at your school. Explore what you need to do to avoid and manage legal risks related to offsite activities.