This session was recorded on 28 August 2025 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2025.
Discretionary trust deeds often give trustees broad powers to distribute income and capital. Other trust deeds give fixed interests, life interests and remainder interests. The basic obligations of a trustee are to administer the trust in accordance with its terms, and to exercise discretions after due consideration, in good faith and in accordance with the purposes for which the discretions were conferred and not for some other purposes. In this session Craig Birtles will consider how to ascertain the purposes of a trust and trust powers, their relevance to removal of trustee (or breach of fiduciary duty) claims such as in Re Owies v JJE Nominees Pty Ltd [2022] VSCA 142, and the relatively new power in s 86A Trustee Act 1925 (NSW) for the Court to approve variation of trusts.
Understand the boundaries of free speech and professional conduct in the workplace. This session will provide guidance on what government lawyers can and cannot say, helping you navigate workplace communications while maintaining professionalism and compliance with legal standards.
This session was recorded as part of the 2025 Government Solicitors Conference.
Join us for an enlightening session where we'll explore, in an interactive way, strategies for navigating family provision claims in farming cases, equitable trust issues, and the strategic use of deeds under Section 95 of the Succession Act.
This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as art of the Rural and Private Practice stream as part of the Annual Conference 2024.
Are you an early career lawyer looking to take control of your workflow, boost productivity, and manage your time effectively? Join us for an insightful presentation designed specifically for legal professionals like you.
Whether you're looking to streamline your tasks, get the most out of your relationship with your supervisor, or maintain a healthy work-life balance, this presentation will provide you with practical tips and tools to succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your career and achieve peak performance.
This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Early Career Lawyers stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
Please note: This session recording is available to view until Friday 11 April 2025.
This session was recorded on 25 February 2025 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
Working with Independent Children's Lawyers – Skye Owen, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers
In this session, you will learn about the role and mandatory obligations of Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs). Skye explores when ICLs are required, how they are appointed and who bears the cost, with insights into how the recent amendments have impacted ICLs. Additionally, she discusses the types of evidence that assists ICLs, and what this means for you, along with practical communication tips for working with ICLs.
Cyber security is a top priority in today’s digital world. This session will provide insights into the latest initiatives from the National Office of Cyber Security, focusing on zero-day vulnerabilities and cyber threat management.
This session was recorded as part of the 2025 In-house Lawyers Conference.
Recorded on 9 September 2025
Alison Cripps, Head of Workplace, In-House & Technology, Practical Guidance, Lexis Nexis Joe Smith, Assistant Secretary, Cyber Response and Preparedness Tony Vizza, Novera Consulting