CPD Programs

Any employer considered to be a ‘public company’ or ‘large proprietary company’ will be required to have a compliant whistle-blower policy in place from 1 January 2020.

The Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 which commences on 1 March 2020 introduces changes affecting the basis upon which a Guardian can make decisions, and also the legal test around capacity. 

This seminar is designed to unlock the secrets to free legal research sites and tools. This seminar will provide a step by step guide to research legislation, case law and other legal material online using the latest free tools. Discover a wide range of available online resources you never knew existed!

For contracts entered into on or after 1 January 2020 the new Rules apply where the parties agree to submit a dispute to arbitration in accordance with: (a) The Resolution Institute Arbitration Rules; (b) The IAA Arbitration Rules; (c) The IAMA Arbitration Rules; (d) The IAMA Fast Track Arbitration Rules; or (e) The Rules for the Conduct of Commercial Arbitrations (including the Expedited Commercial Arbitration Rules).

The duties and responsibilities imposed on company directors and officers have never been more stringent or exposed. The requirement for their legal advisers to be across current developments has also never been more important.

This program will be chaired by:

This seminar will discuss the three ways for dealing with or removal of a hostile caveat under sections 89A, 90 (2) and 90 (3) of the Transfer of Land Act 1958 (Vic)(the TLA). This session will focus on the issues relating to applications relating to removal of a caveat and will discuss:

This session will give you the confidence you need when appearing in the major jurisdictions as well as tips for obtaining the best outcome for your client on the day. Enhance your advocacy skills and gain confidence! 

Since The Powers of Attorney Amendments Act 2016 (Vic) and The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic) came into force, practitioners have faced significant changes and challenges over the past two years.

Since the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (Cth) came into force, practitioners have faced significant changes and challenges over the past two years, including many high profile data breaches. 

This seminar will cover the common problems that can occur if not properly addressed, in even the simplest of business sale transactions.

Misleading and Deceptive Conduct, when established, can have serious implications, both monetary and reputational.