Eighth Annual Agribusiness Law Conference
Date/Time
Thursday 9 & Friday 10 May 2024
Sofitel Gold Coast, Qld
About the Conference
Over the past 12 months, the agribusiness sector has weathered a storm of regulatory challenges, from intensified scrutiny on environmental claims, to the tightening grip of cartel and monopoly laws. Coupled with substantial workplace relations reforms as well as new workplace health and safety laws, the landscape is fraught with unprecedented compliance issues. TEN The Education Network’s 8th Annual Agribusiness Law Conferences explores these issues and more, including ESG compliance, recent developments involving water, as well as maximising land value through carbon credit trading.
TEN is proud to once again welcome the participation of our major sponsors - AACo (Australian Agricultural Company Limited), Elders, and Rabobank and welcome our new supporting partners - Bindaree Food Group, Ward Keller and Sun Rice Group.
Day 1 - Thursday 9 May 2024
Managing Governance and Compliance Risks in Business
- All the Colours of the Rainbow: An agribusiness’s guide to Greenwashing, Greenhushing and Bluewashing
- Go Directly to Jail, do not Pass Go: Cartel and Monopoly Law for Australian Agribusinesses
- Going beyond the Board: ESG Compliance and Sustainability from a Whole of Business Perspective
- Biosecurity Threats and the Lumpy Skin Disease Scare: Lessons Learnt from the Benefit of Hindsight
Protecting Key Assets
- What a Water-ful World: Recent Developments Impacting Agribusiness
- Getting the Most Bang for your Buck: Maximising Land Value Through Carbon Credit Trading
- IP: Know, Protect and Secure the Fruits of your Labour
Conference Cocktail Party – hosted by AACo
Day 2 - Friday 10 May 2024
Workplace Risks and Product Liability Issues
- Industrial Relations: What is on the Horizon for Agribusinesses?
- Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident: Workplace Health and Safety for Agribusinesses
- Product Liability in Agribusiness: Lessons from Home and Afar
Harvesting Opportunities in Agribusiness
- Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets: Navigating the New Register and Dealing with FIRB
- Flicking the Switch: Renewable Energy Arrangements in the Spotlight
The Faculty
Carolyn Chudleigh, Partner, HFW Australia, Sydney, NSW
Donald McGauchie AO, Chairman, Australian Agricultural Company
Patrick White, General Counsel, Elders, Adelaide, SA
Michael Linehan, Partner, Clayton Utz, Melbourne, Vic
Sar Katdare, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery, Sydney, NSW
Georgiena Ryan, Principal, Regional Business Lawyers, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Andrew Gill, Partner, MinterEllison, Canberra, ACT
Matthew Houlahan, Associate Partner, Riparian Capital Partners, Brisbane, Qld
Leanne O’Neill, Partner, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, Brisbane, Qld
Scott Bouvier, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons, Sydney, NSW
Melissa Miller, Senior Associate, King & Wood Mallesons, Sydney, NSW
Jamie Robinson, Special Counsel, K&L Gates, Brisbane, Qld
Alanna Fitzpatrick, Partner, K&L Gates, Brisbane, Qld
Franki Ganter, Partner, Allens, Brisbane, Qld
Leanne O’Neill, Partner, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, Brisbane, Qld
Jeff Davis, Deputy General Counsel, Rabobank, Sydney, NSW
Lucinda O’Brien, Managing Associate, Allens, Brisbane, Qld
Feedback
- Fantastic conference with relevant topics and accomplished speakers who overall were excellent and high calibre.
- Excellent speakers who were completely across their subject matter. As many attendees appeared to be in-house counsel for agribusinesses the questions of the speakers were interesting and relevant and gave insight into their business' particular challenges. Enjoyed the cocktail party - great networking opportunity.
- The substantive content is incredible, combined with interesting and effective speakers. I find even the material in areas in which I don't practice interesting. Great content, excellent to meet peers in our industry. Loved being on the Gold Coast. Efficiently run. Content is so well targeted for my role I would be happy to return.
CPD Certificate
Lawyers (except WA): 11 CPD units (substantive law).
WA Lawyers: 6 CPD points (substantive law) - being the maximum allowable per event under the LPBWA rules – TEN is an accredited provider.
All delegates attending the conference will receive a CPD Certificate confirming attendance.
While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.
Enquiries/Assistance
If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Conference Manager, Jenna Pickrell - [email protected] or phone (03) 8601 7729.