10th Annual Agribusiness Law Conference eBook
Date
14-05-2026About the eBook
Agribusiness is operating in one of the most legally complex environments it has ever faced. From competition and supply chains to land, labour and climate obligations, legal risk now shapes day-to-day agribusiness decision-making. The 10th Annual Agribusiness Law Conference brings together Australia’s leading legal, regulatory and industry experts to tackle the real issues shaping agribusiness decision-making in 2026. Across two intensive days, the program cuts through theory to focus on practical legal risk, commercial strategy and governance challenges across the agribusiness lifecycle — from paddock to plate, boardroom to balance sheet.
Designed for agribusiness leaders and advisers, the conference focuses on the legal risks now sitting at the centre of modern agribusiness decision-making — from M&A reform and supply-chain contracting to workforce compliance and AI governance — helping you understand what’s changing, what’s coming next, and how to respond.
TEN is proud to welcome the participation of our major sponsors - AACo (Australian Agricultural Company Limited), KPMG and Rabobank and our supporting partners - Bindaree Food Group and Ward Keller.
Day 1 - Thursday 14 May 2026
Morning Theme: Competing, Contracting and Investing in the New Agribusiness Landscape
- Fresh Produce, Stale Practices: Cartel Risks and Competition Concerns in Agricultural Supply Chain
- From Paddock to Plate: Mastering Supply Chain Contracts in Modern Agribusiness
- Foreign Footprints: Navigating FIRB’s Expanding Reach in Agribusiness
- Merger Madness or Market Balance? Navigating Australia’s New M&A Regime in Agribusiness
Afternoon Theme: Land, Country and Environmental Markets
- Native Title in Transition: What Agribusinesses Need to Know in 2026
- Carbon Farming in Focus: Legal Pathways and Compliance Under the ACCU Framework
- Unlocking Revenue from Biodiversity in Australia’s New Nature Repair Market
Conference Cocktail Party hosted by AACo
Day 2 - Friday 15 May 2026
Morning Theme: People, Decision-Making and Operational Risk in Modern Agribusiness
- Navigating the New Normal: Critical Employment Law Compliance Issues for Agribusiness in 2026
- Green Claims Under the Microscope: Managing ESG and Greenwashing Risk in Agribusiness
- When Robots Run the Ranch: AI Governance and Directors’ Care & Diligence Obligations in Agribusiness
Afternoon Theme: Climate and Sustainability
- On the Front Line: Access Conflicts, Biosecurity Breaches and the New Era of Agribusiness Litigation
- Mandatory Sustainability Reporting Under AASB S2: What Agribusinesses Need to Do Now
The Faculty
Tim Mableson, Partner - Deal Advisory, National Leader Agriculture & Wine Sectors, KPMG, Adelaide, SA
Mr Donald McGauchie AO, Chairman, Australian Agricultural Company
Sar Katdare, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery, Sydney, NSW
Michael Linehan, Partner, Clayton Utz, Melbourne, Vic
Franki Ganter, Partner, Gadens, Brisbane, Qld
Ayman Guirguis, Partner, K&L Gates, Sydney, NSW
Emily Bird, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Australian Agricultural Company, Brisbane, Qld
Alison McKee, Special Counsel, McCullough Robertson Lawyers, Brisbane, Qld
Ilona Millar, Partner, Gilbert & Tobin, Sydney, NSW
Elisa de Wit, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Melbourne, Vic
Carolyn Chudleigh, Consultant, HFW Australia, Sydney, NSW
Alanna Fitzpatrick, Partner, K&L Gates, Brisbane, Qld
Andrew Gill, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery, Canberra, ACT
Louise Fitzpatrick, General Counsel & Head of Compliance, Perfection Fresh Australia, Sydney, NSW
Jillian Button, Partner, Allens, Melbourne, Vic
Enquiries/Assistance
If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Event Manager, Jenna Pickrell, on (03) 8601 7729 or email: [email protected]