The Australian Lawyers Alliance National Conference is the premier annual event for Australian lawyers, barristers and other professionals with a social justice focus. The conference provides attendees with an excellent educational and networking opportunity.
Australian Lawyers Alliance National Conference
Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 October 2008
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
Registration at the 2008 National Conference includes: • Attendance at all sessions throughout the conference, providing an overview of developments in the area of social justice law, delivered by experts and leading practitioners. • A set of conference papers (subject to submission by presenters). • Essential CLE/CPD points. This conference attracts up to 14 CLE/CPD hours. • All catering, including refreshment breaks and lunches. • An exhibition showcasing the latest products and services to help enhance your business. • Attendance at the welcome party and formal gala dinner, providing an excellent opportunity to extend your business networks and catch up with old friends.
HOW TO REGISTER
To register for this event, visit
www.lawyersalliance.com.au/events
Online registration allows you to register for the conference, book your accommodation, register for any social events and pay your full invoice in one easy transaction. Payments can be made by credit card or you can elect to have an invoice sent to you for payment by cheque or EFT. A tax invoice/receipt will be emailed to you immediately once you have successfully completed the online registration. Please note that all accommodation and activities are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! Note that registration for this event is only available online. If you are experiencing difficulties in accessing our website, please contact us for assistance: tel +61 2 9258 7700.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Australian Lawyers Alliance costs a maximum of $575 per annum and will allow you to register as a member at this and future events, as well as enjoy a number of other member benefits. Substantial discounts apply for articled clerks, paralegals, associated professionals and students. For further information, contact us on tel: +61 2 9258 7700, email: membership@lawyersalliance.com.au or visit www.lawyersalliance.com.au Note: If you are unsure of your membership status, please check with us before registering. Non-members who register as members will have their registration fee automatically adjusted back to the non-member rate.
REGISTRATION FEES
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST where applicable. Full Conference Member Member – Articled Clerk / Paralegal / Academic Non-Member Thursday Workshops Only Criminal Law Sessions Only $1,150 $990 N/A N/A N/A $1,350 $1,150 $1,800 $120 $495 Early-bird rate Full rate (Register and pay (Register and pay on or before after 12 September 2008) 12 September 2008)
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Flying times from Australian capital cities to Auckland: Sydney – 2.5 to 3 hrs Melbourne – 3 to 3.5 hrs Brisbane – 3 to 3.5 hrs Adelaide – 4 hrs Perth – 6.5 hrs Hobart / Canberra (connect through Sydney & Melbourne) Auckland has the largest international airport in New Zealand. Two domestic terminals also allow frequent and accessible flights throughout the country, for those looking to extend their stay.
Special rates have been
negotiated with Emirates for delegates travelling to this conference. Seats on allocated flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Delegates booking on these allocated flights also have the opportunity of booking coach transfers to/from the conference venue. Please visit our website to download a travel booking form.
Auckland is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a natural paradise, with a lifestyle rated among the world’s best. From the cosmopolitan city centre to sparkling harbours to native forests, taking in stunning beaches and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland is a jewel. Few places in the world offer such diversity as Auckland, and this is the perfect reason and opportunity to extend your stay in Auckland either before or after the conference. Visit www.aucklandnz.com for further details.
Auckland
CONFERENCE VENUE
The Langham Hotel Auckland is the jewel in the crown of New Zealand’s largest city. As you pass through the doors, you’ll discover an unparalleled standard of comfort, luxury and sophistication. The hotel is located in the vibrant heart of the city, within walking distance of the spectacular waterfront and the beautiful Domain.
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ACCOMMODATION
The five-star Langham Hotel boasts elegant and luxurious hotel rooms. Guests can enjoy the complimentary health club, heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Guest services include a concierge desk, business centre, 24-hour room service and laundry and valet service. The hotel provides a complimentary inner-city shuttle. Over the years, the hotel has been rewarded for excellence in hospitality and cuisine. In 2007, it was awarded “Best Hotel” at the NZ Tourism Awards. The Langham Hotel Auckland is recognised as one of the “Leading Hotels of the World”.
Special rates have
been negotiated with the hotel for delegates attending this event. Superior rooms are available from AUD$200 per room per night (room only). Accommodation must be booked via the online registration form.
The Langham Hotel Auckland 83 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand Phone +64 9 379 5132 Web: auckland.langhamhotels.co.nz
Australian Lawyers Alliance National Conference
Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 October 2008
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Conference Program
Thursday 16 October 2008
1.00pm 1.30pm Workshop Registration & Lunch Workshop 1 New Heads of Damage: What Aren’t We Claiming? Michael Kehoe, Barrister, Inns of Court, QLD Workshop 2 Practical Strategies for Working with Clients with a Brain Injury Robyn Murray, Neuropsychologist and Erin Pavy, Occupational Therapist, NSW Afternoon Break Workshop 3 Case Planning Workshop & Competition: An Investigation Into Efficient Case Planning Methodology Stephen Roche, Managing Partner, Shine Lawyers, QLD Workshops Conclude Welcome Function The Langham Hotel
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Friday 17 October 2008
9.30am 10.30am Registration, Arrival Refreshments Official Opening Ian Brown, Immediate Past National President, Australian Lawyers Alliance Inaugural President’s Address Clara Davies, National President, Australian Lawyers Alliance Civil Justice Award Presentation Keynote Address Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (But Easier Than Paying Compensation) Claire O’Connor, Barrister, Anthony Mason Chambers, SA Lunch A Charter of Rights for Australia? Where Are We Headed? Professor George Williams, Foundation Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, University of New South Wales, ACT The Life of the Death Penalty Debate – Human Rights and Wrongs Julian McMahon, Barrister, Equity Chambers, VIC Afternoon Break Ethical Dilemmas for Lawyers: Hypothetical Moderated by Andrew Stone, Barrister, Sir James Martin Chambers, NSW Sessions Close Annual General Meeting Pre-dinner Drinks Gala Dinner Auckland Museum
10.40am
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2.30pm
10.50am 11.00am 11.45am
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3.30pm 4.00pm
12.30pm 1.30pm
5.00pm 6.00pm
2.15pm 3.00pm 3.30pm
4.30pm 5.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm
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Saturday 18 October 2008
STREAM A 9.00am STREAM B STREAM C – Criminal Law Stream Annual Case Review: Significant Cases from 2008 Greg Barns, Barrister, Republic Chambers, TAS The Dangers of Forensic Contamination Robin Napper, Forensic Investigator, WA Annual Case Review: Significant Cases from 2008 Dr Andrew Morrison SC, Barrister, Wardell Chambers, NSW Negotiation in Personal Injury Claims: Lessons From a Hostage Negotiator Simon Morrison, Partner, Shine Lawyers, QLD Morning Break Liability Of Employers, Head Contractors and Labour Hire Companies to Workers David Baran, Barrister, Jack Shand Chambers, NSW Inheritance Claims in New Zealand and Australia Michael Hawkins, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers, WA Lunch Product Liability for Injury to Person, Property or Business Peter Long, Principal, Long Howland Lawyers & Advisors, NSW and Michelle Castle, Barrister, Selborne Chambers, NSW Conduct of Personal Injury Litigation – From the Defendant’s Perspective Andrew Muller, Partner and Emma Reilly, Partner, Moray & Agnew, ACT Afternoon Break Asbestos Litigation in Australia – Past Trends and Future Directions Tim Hammond, Partner, Slater & Gordon Lawyers, QLD Excluding and Disclaiming Liability for Negligence A/Prof Barbara McDonald, Faculty of Law, University of Sydney, NSW Acting for the Foreign Claimant: Beware the Trips and Slips Sue Bence, Associate, Slater & Gordon Lawyers, QLD Duty of Care in IVF: Wrongful Birth or a Double Blessing? Thena Kyprianou, Partner, Pamela Coward Higgins, ACT
10.00am
10.45am 11.15am
Prison Conditions and Judicial Intervention Fiona Todd, Criminal Defence Solicitor, Robert Starry & Associates, VIC Is Satire Excluded in a Restricted Zone? Lessons for Libertarian Lawyers from Policing of the 2007 APEC Summit in Sydney Miranda Nagy, Barrister, Banco Chambers, NSW
12.00pm
12.45pm 1.45pm
Human Rights Charters: National Possibilities and State Realities Simon McGregor, Barrister, William Crockett Chambers, VIC
2.30pm
How Australia Nearly Became New Zealand: A Study Into the History of Two WorkCover Schemes and Where Australia is Currently Headed Adam Tayler, Partner, Shine Lawyers, QLD Misfeasance in Public Office, Exemplary Damages and Vicarious Liability Emeritus Professor Jim Davis, Australian National University, ACT
Guideline Judgments, Standard Non-Parole Periods and Recidivism – Compassion or Vengeance? Richard Thomas, Barrister, Silk Chambers, ACT
3.15pm 3.45pm
Serial Killers Robin Napper, Forensic Investigator, WA
4.30pm 5.00pm 5.15pm
The Great Debate Closing Remarks Clara Davies, National President, Australian Lawyers Alliance Conference Close
Register online: www.lawyersalliance.com.au
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Cancellations received before 12/09/08 will be refunded in full. Cancellations received between 12/09/08 and 19/09/08 will be subject to a $110 cancellation fee to cover the cost of processing your booking. NO REFUNDS will be made after 19/09/08. As all costs will be pre-paid to the hotel and service providers, these cancellation conditions apply to all registration, accommodation and social event payments. Changes are subject to availability. Substitutions are allowed up to 48 hours prior to the commencement of the conference and all requests must be made in writing. All payments for registration, accommodation, activities and any applicable membership fees must be made prior to the commencement of the conference. We reserve the right to cancel some or all of your booking if payment is not received. The Australian Lawyers Alliance reserves the right to alter any published program. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries or substitute services without notice. In most instances, comprehensive papers are provided by the speakers; however, the Australian Lawyers Alliance is unable to take responsibility for papers not provided. The Australian Lawyers Alliance assumes no liability whatsoever for injury, damage, loss, accident or delay to persons or property other than to the minimum extent required by law. In view of statutory or contractual limitations that may apply to personal injury or property damage and loss, the purchase of accident, baggage & travel insurance is strongly recommended. The Australian Lawyers Alliance collects and stores personal information in a manner consistent with national privacy legislation.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
This event is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to more than 250 Australian lawyers, barristers and other professionals with a social justice focus. Various sponsorship packages are available for this conference, ranging from major partners, exhibitors, advertisers and social event sponsorship. Please contact the Sales & Marketing Coordinator on tel: +61 2 9258 7700.
Register online at www.lawyersalliance.com.au/events
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