In this session, The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden discusses tips and tools that can be used to construe difficult clauses and also explores the issue of whether different rules apply with different types of contracts. This session also covers the best approach when a contract is drafted in a foreign language. 

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This session covers the key considerations for parties in determining how to structure an acquisition transaction. Hal Lloyd focuses his presentation on how to translate commercial objectives to transaction structures and terms, and uses practical examples to illustrate these issues. 

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In this session, Adrian Barwick considers some of the complex legal issues surrounding employment set-off clauses. The presentation also covers the obligations under industrial instruments. Furthermore, Adrian Barwick delves into examples of employment disputes involving set-off arguments, provides drafting tips, and discusses modern award wage mechanisms. 

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This session covers key tax matters and tax concessions to be aware of when preparing a business for sale. You also will gain an overview on drafting and reviewing sale agreements from a tax perspective, including documenting the sale consideration, tax warranties and tax indemnities. King Tan delivers guidance on how to advise on a restructure before sale and prepare for due diligence, and also provides tips on how to advise on earnouts and non-cash consideration.  

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In this session, Lee Horan covers pre-deal exclusivity in public transactions and also explores regulatory conditions in schemes of arrangement. Moreover, this presentation investigates the increasing complexity in structures used by private equity sponsors in public transactions, and provides guidance on warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance in private equity transactions.  

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This session covers the state of the Australian equity capital market with observations of market trends and recent capital raising activity. Adam D’Andreti delves into the recent developments relating to ASIC and ASX that are relevant to capital raising transactions and ASX listed entities. Moreover, this presentation also includes the key issues to consider for initial public offerings and secondary capital raising transactions. 

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This session covers planning and environmental law obligations. Over the course of the presentation, Mark Seymour examines both civil enforcement options and criminal penalties and also considers the relevant causes of action under the common law. 

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Through a case study, you will be taken through legislation relevant to proceedings in the Children's Court and will gain a deeper understanding of how these provisions are applied. The legislation examined includes; Crimes Act 1900, Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, Young Offenders Act 1997, Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (NSW), Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 and Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987 (NSW). Judge Skinner also considers the issues of Doli Incapax, bail, sentencing and parole for young offenders.  

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This session explores the intersection of criminal law and mental health law. Corrie Goodhand provides a recap of the changes introduced by the Mental Health & Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (NSW) and offers a consideration of the pathways through the custodial and forensic system for forensic patients. This session also delves into applications for extension of forensic status in the Supreme Court. 

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Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and  violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. 
 
If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT  (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support.    

If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 

This session provides a thorough overview of the Walama List, with an emphasis on its objectives and the holistic approach to sentencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders that utilises a restorative and therapeutic model. Furthermore, Her Honour discusses the role of Elders and Respected Community Members and the importance of cultural authority. 

Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and  violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. 
 
If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT  (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support.    

If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 

In this session, the Honourable Deputy Chief Justice McClelland AO discusses the impact of the pre-action procedures; the creation of a dispute resolution culture and significant decisions regarding the review of Registrars’ decisions. 

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The National Arbitration List has been in operation for more than two full years, leading to hundreds of arbitrations being brought to finality in usually less than six months. In this session, The Honourable Justice Wilson brings with him 35 years’ experience of complex arbitrations in the commercial arena. His Honour explains some of the techniques that have heralded success of the National Arbitration List in the arena of family law. 

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In their presentation, Greg McNally SC and David Stewart discuss the key legislative requirements for a binding financial agreement and the recent case of Bachman & Donohoe [2021] in Division 1 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. This session will provide you with an understanding of the fundamental requirement of independent legal advice, the nature and quality of the legal advice required and the reliance on certificates of independent advice. It also covers issues relating to evidence of legal advisers in contested financial agreement matters. 

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Patrick Thompson discusses the various types of dangerous recreational activities. Moreover, this presentation delves into sections 5B, 5F, 5K and 5L of the Civil Liability Act. This session also covers the very recent case of Tapp v Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association Limited [2022]. 

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