CPD Programs

On 1 July 2021, the definition of “consumer” under the Australian Consumer Law will change, as the monetary threshold for a buyer of goods and services increases from $40,000 to $100,000.

The duties and responsibilities imposed on company directors and officers have never been more serious, and the requirement for company legal advisers to be across ongoing changes and current developments is stronger than ever.

Getting to the truth of a matter is never as simple as merely asking your client or a witness to tell you what you need to know. Yet making sure you know the full story is critical to your role as an effective lawyer.

Essential workshops are for lawyers new to or wanting to update knowledge in a particular practice area. Workshops are interactive, practical and aim to cover the essential skills, knowledge and expertise required for that particular area.

This one hour CPD seminar is designed to help you identify and guide you through the significant practice and procedure changes in the Federal Court of Australia in the last 12 months.

Dealing with a negative asset pool can be a difficult task for legal practitioners to navigate.  However, if one party to the relationship faces insolvency, then navigating the complexities of bankruptcy can be challenging for the most senior practitioners. 

This 2 day workshop covers the fundamentals of practising in this challenging practice area. The program includes:

This practical workshop focuses on the major jurisdictions with a particular focus on the Magistrates', County, Supreme Courts with reference to the Federal Court and VCAT. You can be confident that you will have a practical working knowledge and understanding of the operation of these courts including pre litigation correspondence and related documents to enable you to represent your client with assurance.