Victoria’s Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025 ushers in the biggest payment reform in years. This session unpacks what Victorian construction lawyers need to know and how to guide clients through the transition. It covers:
Victoria’s Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025 ushers in the biggest payment reform in years. This session unpacks what Victorian construction lawyers need to know and how to guide clients through the transition. It covers:
Few areas of practice generate as many complaints as family law, where emotions run high, outcomes are deeply personal, and lawyers are often caught in the crossfire. Ethical missteps, even unintentional ones, can quickly spiral into regulatory investigations or disciplinary action. This session examines how family lawyers can uphold their ethical duties while navigating complex, high-risk matters, including:
Problematic and harmful peer on peer sexual behaviour is becoming more common within the school environment and can manifest itself in a variety of ways, some of which can be difficult to identify. Recent headlines have shown us that no school is immune. In this session, attendees will gain an understanding of the legal landscape as it relates to problematic or harmful sexual behaviour and will provide best practice guidance on managing these issues within a school setting. It covers:
Problematic and harmful peer on peer sexual behaviour is becoming more common within the school environment and can manifest itself in a variety of ways, some of which can be difficult to identify. Recent headlines have shown us that no school is immune. In this session, attendees will gain an understanding of the legal landscape as it relates to problematic or harmful sexual behaviour and will provide best practice guidance on managing these issues within a school setting. It covers:
Ambiguity in wills is nothing new, particularly in documents drafted decades ago or before major changes in family circumstances. Disputes often arise over whether the will truly reflects the testator’s intentions or simply what the words on the page convey. Too often, well-meaning practitioners “fill in the gaps” based on what they think the will should have said, rather than applying the proper rules of construction.
Ambiguity in wills is nothing new, particularly in documents drafted decades ago or before major changes in family circumstances. Disputes often arise over whether the will truly reflects the testator’s intentions or simply what the words on the page convey. Too often, well-meaning practitioners “fill in the gaps” based on what they think the will should have said, rather than applying the proper rules of construction.
As the next generation moves away from the land, the traditional intergenerational transfer of the family farm is becoming less common — and with that change comes complex stamp duty implications. Whether the farm is passed down, restructured, or sold to an unrelated party, understanding the applicable exemptions, concessions and traps is critical. This session unpacks the duty consequences across a range of real-world scenarios, including:
As the next generation moves away from the land, the traditional intergenerational transfer of the family farm is becoming less common — and with that change comes complex stamp duty implications. Whether the farm is passed down, restructured, or sold to an unrelated party, understanding the applicable exemptions, concessions and traps is critical. This session unpacks the duty consequences across a range of real-world scenarios, including:
The commercial contracting landscape has changed significantly in recent years, with evolving risks and regulatory expectations reshaping how contracts are drafted. From cybersecurity to privacy to intellectual property, commercial lawyers must now anticipate issues that weren’t front of mind just five years ago. This session explores how to modernise contract drafting to reflect today’s business and legal environment. Topics include: