CPD Programs
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November 2019
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Wednesday, 20 November 201920 Nov 2019 9:00am - 20 Nov 2019 1:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneContact Reception on 03 8667 5667 to book your free 3rd place!
This program is chaired by:
William Stark, Barrister, Victorian Bar
This high level half day conference provides key updates in this complex area including the changes and implications brought about by the Budget 2019 and covers:
Duties Update - 2019 / 2020
This session will address the impact the State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2019 has on:
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Foreign Purchaser Duty;
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Land Transfer Concession Duties;
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Stamp Duty and Residential Developments.
Presented by: James Hamblin, Special Counsel, MinterEllison
Land Tax Update - 2019 / 2020
This session will address the impact the State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2019 has on:
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Principal Place of Residence;
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Absentee Owner Surcharge Rate;
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Assessments and Objections;
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Valuation Changes;
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Exemptions including the Primary Production;
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Exemption;
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SRO and ATO Audit Crackdown.
Presented by: Michael Hines, Barrister, Victorian Bar
GST Impact on Property Transactions
This session will address:
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GST Margin Scheme;
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GST at Settlement;
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GST Adjustments;
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Included and Excluded Properties and Refunds;
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ATO Audit Crackdown.
Presented by: Daniel Prior, Partner, Accredited Specialist in Property Law, Prior Law
Complex Duties Online Transactions
This session will address the impact of mandated transactions, including complex transactions, lodged and managed online from 1 August 2019. This session will include:
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What is the difference between a DOL transaction and a complex transaction?
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DOL changes and further updates from November 2019;
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Complex assessing of duty (1 August mandatory); and
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Evidentiary Requirements.
Presented by: Shev Whellens, Principal Customer Education Consultant, Staff Development and Customer Education Unit, State Revenue Office Victoria
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Wednesday, 27 November 201927 Nov 2019 9:00am - 27 Nov 2019 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneThis workshop covers the practical and legal issues surrounding subdivisions. Following completion of the workshop attendees should be able to interpret a plan of subdivision and understand historical types of subdivisions, understand obligations and powers of an Owners Corporation, understand Contracts of Sale and Vendor’s Statements for lots affected by an Owners Corporation, understand requirements and compliance for pre-selling and gain an understanding of the preliminary advice to be given to a purchaser and vendor in a pre-selling situation.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
• the subdivision process
• lodging plans
• fees
• growth area infrastructure contribution
• other types of subdivisions
• owners corporation subdivisions
• pre selling
• contracts of sale
• stamp duty
• GST issues5.5$495.00 -
December 2019
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Monday, 2 December 20192 Dec 2019 9:00am - 2 Dec 2019 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneThis workshop covers the essentials of retail leasing and is ideal for both private practice and in-house lawyers.The program includes:- An overview of the retail leases legislation
- Disclosure statements
- Key conditions
- Procedural steps
- Stamp duty
- Transfers
- Surrenders
- Recovering possession
Stay ahead of the pack! This workshop is designed to bring you up to date with current practice, procedures and skills in this area. It is ideal for practitioners new to retail leasing practice as well a refresher for those already practising in this area.
Presented by: Mark Flynn, Partner, McKean Park Lawyers
Essentials are workshops for lawyers new to, or wanting to update knowledge in, particular skills or practice areas. These workshops aim to cover the 'essentials'.5.5$495.00 -
Monday, 9 December 2019 - Tuesday, 10 December 20199 Dec 2019 9:00am - 10 Dec 2019 4:00pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneGain technical skills in conveyancing transactions which will equip you to confidently operate in legal professional practice as a lawyer or senior conveyancer.
This interactive and practical workshop covers the essentials, including the following topics:
- Conduct title searches
- Make applications for certificates and permits from statutory authorities
- E-conveyancing and VOI (Verification of Identity)
- Prepare contracts of sale of real estate
- Draft vendors' statements
- Draft transfers of land
- Attend to mortgage documentation
- Attend to settlement procedures, stamping and registration
- Attend to Post settlement procedures
- PEXA Overview
This workshop introduces practitioners to all aspects of the conveyancing process from property ownership, how the Sale of Land Act 1962 is applied to contracts for the sale of real estate, searches and lodgement of forms, as well as providing an overview of a conveyancing process from initial instructions to post settlement.
During this workshop, a representative from PEXA will address the key changes to property-related transactions and will guide you through the PEXA processes and procedures as they currently stand.
This workshop is ideal for legal practitioners new to practice in this area or those requiring a refresher, as well as those who wish to work in a legal office or conveyancing department in senior conveyancing role.
11.0$695.00 -
Friday, 13 December 201913 Dec 2019 9:00am - 13 Dec 2019 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneThis workshop is designed to give practitioners an introduction and overview of the planning system in Victoria. It will introduce practitioners to the application, objection and appeals procedure and includes a selection of Case Studies to be considered and discussed in relation to the procedures and issues involved. The enforcement provisions of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and other controls will also be considered.
Topics include:
- Planning framework including legislation
- Planning and responsible authorities
- Planning schemes
- Zoning
- Amendments
- Applications for review
- Compensation
- Proceedings in VCAT
- Application processes
- Objections
- Submissions
5.5$495.00 -
January 2020
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Thursday, 30 January 202030 Jan 2020 5:00pm - 30 Jan 2020 6:00pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneThis 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:
- Section 89A, which enables a registered proprietor to apply to the registrar to serve a notice on a caveator
- Section 90(2), which enables the caveator to seek an order to delay registering dealing with the land
- Section 90(3) which enables a party to bring proceedings in a court for the removal of the caveat
Our presenter will discuss the risks and benefits of each option including the circumstances where an application to remove a caveat may be considered ‘vexatious’ for the purposes of the Act and the factors weighed by the court when exercising its discretion.
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February 2020
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Friday, 14 February 202014 Feb 2020 9:00am - 14 Feb 2020 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneThis workshop covers the essentials of retail leasing and is ideal for both private practice and in-house lawyers.The program includes:- An overview of the retail leases legislation
- Disclosure statements
- Key conditions
- Procedural steps
- Stamp duty
- Transfers
- Surrenders
- Recovering possession
Stay ahead of the pack! This workshop is designed to bring you up to date with current practice, procedures and skills in this area. It is ideal for practitioners new to retail leasing practice as well a refresher for those already practising in this area.
Essentials are workshops for lawyers new to, or wanting to update knowledge in, particular skills or practice areas. These workshops aim to cover the 'essentials'.5.5$525.00 -
Wednesday, 26 February 202026 Feb 2020 9:00am - 26 Feb 2020 12:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneNominations and Purchasers - Risks and Consequences
This session will delve into the sometimes complicated arrangements that surround a Nomination of Purchaser. By reference to recent cases including Ran Bi v Yingde Investments Pty Ltd [2019] VSC 324, our presenter will outline the common challenges that can arise from the Purchaser, Nominee and Vendors perspective.
Section 9AC of the Sale of Land Act 1962 - Lessons for Developers and Purchasers
This session will look at the effect of Section 9AC of the Sale of Land Act 1962 when there are amendments to a proposed plan of subdivision. By reference to recent cases our presenter will provide guidance on the implications to a developer and the purchaser when in breach of s 9AC of the Sale of Land Act 1962.
Retail Leases Case Update
Recent cases have focussed on what constitutes a retail premises and how a Retail Lease can lose that status in certain circumstances.
This session will outline the courts recent thinking on these critical issues.
3.0$395.00 -
March 2020
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Tuesday, 17 March 202017 Mar 2020 9:00am - 17 Mar 2020 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneThis workshop is designed to give practitioners an introduction and overview of the planning system in Victoria. It will introduce practitioners to the application, objection and appeals procedure and includes a selection of Case Studies to be considered and discussed in relation to the procedures and issues involved. The enforcement provisions of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and other controls will also be considered.
Topics include:
- Planning framework including legislation
- Planning and responsible authorities
- Planning schemes
- Zoning
- Amendments
- Applications for review
- Compensation
- Proceedings in VCAT
- Application processes
- Objections
- Submissions
5.5$525.00 -
Monday, 23 March 202023 Mar 2020 9:00am - 23 Mar 2020 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneThis workshop covers the practical and legal issues surrounding subdivisions. Following completion of the workshop attendees should be able to interpret a plan of subdivision and understand historical types of subdivisions, understand obligations and powers of an Owners Corporation, understand Contracts of Sale and Vendor’s Statements for lots affected by an Owners Corporation, understand requirements and compliance for pre-selling and gain an understanding of the preliminary advice to be given to a purchaser and vendor in a pre-selling situation.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
• the subdivision process
• lodging plans
• fees
• growth area infrastructure contribution
• other types of subdivisions
• owners corporation subdivisions
• pre selling
• contracts of sale
• stamp duty
• GST issues5.5$525.00 -
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 - Thursday, 26 March 202025 Mar 2020 9:00am - 26 Mar 2020 4:00pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneGain technical skills in conveyancing transactions which will equip you to confidently operate in legal professional practice as a lawyer or senior conveyancer.
This interactive and practical workshop covers the essentials, including the following topics:
- Conduct title searches
- Make applications for certificates and permits from statutory authorities
- E-conveyancing and VOI (Verification of Identity)
- Prepare contracts of sale of real estate
- Draft vendors' statements
- Draft transfers of land
- Attend to mortgage documentation
- Attend to settlement procedures, stamping and registration
- Attend to Post settlement procedures
- PEXA Overview
This workshop introduces practitioners to all aspects of the conveyancing process from property ownership, how the Sale of Land Act 1962 is applied to contracts for the sale of real estate, searches and lodgement of forms, as well as providing an overview of a conveyancing process from initial instructions to post settlement.
During this workshop, a representative from PEXA will address the key changes to property-related transactions and will guide you through the PEXA processes and procedures as they currently stand.
This workshop is ideal for legal practitioners new to practice in this area or those requiring a refresher, as well as those who wish to work in a legal office or conveyancing department in senior conveyancing role.
11.0$725.00 -
Wednesday, 25 March 202025 Mar 2020 9:00am - 25 Mar 2020 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, MelbourneThis workshop covers the essentials of retail leasing and is ideal for both private practice and in-house lawyers.The program includes:- An overview of the retail leases legislation
- Disclosure statements
- Key conditions
- Procedural steps
- Stamp duty
- Transfers
- Surrenders
- Recovering possession
Stay ahead of the pack! This workshop is designed to bring you up to date with current practice, procedures and skills in this area. It is ideal for practitioners new to retail leasing practice as well a refresher for those already practising in this area.
Essentials are workshops for lawyers new to, or wanting to update knowledge in, particular skills or practice areas. These workshops aim to cover the 'essentials'.5.5$525.00