OVERVIEW

The 2015 VIC State Conference will be held in Geelong for the first time, 15-16 May 2015. This charming port city is the gateway to the Bellarine wine region, the Great Ocean Road and seaside villages such as Torquay and Lorne.

Located in the heart of Geelong’s vibrant and modern waterfront precinct, The Pier Geelong is under an hour's drive from Melbourne’s CBD and just 15 minutes from Avalon Airport.

This year's Conference is headlined by Victorian Attorney General Martin Pakula.

• Judge in Charge of the Common Law Division, His Honour Chris O'Neill, will provide practitioners with valuable insights into litigation in the County Court.
  
• Former National Disability Discrimination Commissioner and human rights advocate Dr Graeme Innes AM will speak on Using Skills To Turn Disability Rights Into Ability Realities
  

• Calculating Financial Losses in Compensation to Relatives Matters

• Human Rights of Indonesians in the Australian Justice System

• Panel sessions will focus on recent developments in the TAC and WorkCover jurisdictions.

• The Annual Case Review will bring you up to speed with the most significant case law over the past year.

Conference attendees will obtain compulsory CPD points and hear from leading ergonomic and actuarial experts on preparing cases for trial.

Don’t miss your opportunity to obtain up-to-date, essential information to assist you in your practice.

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EVENT DETAILS

VENUE

The Pier, Geelong

FEES

Voting Member: $1,040
Non-voting Member: $840

Non Member: $1,650

AGENDA

Friday 15 May 2015
9am-5pm Day 1 Sessions (Registration from 8.30am)
7pm-11pm Conference Dinner

Saturday 16 May 2015
8am-1.30pm Day 2 Sessions

The Conference Dinner will be held on Friday evening at the Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex.

Built in 1927-28, it was the centrepiece to the wool industry, which thrived throughout western Victoria in this era.

Now serving as Geelong’s premier function centre and Live Entertainment venue, chef Aaron Jones has looked to the beautiful building for inspiration and created an atmosphere that reflects the building’s opulence and grandeur.

Guest tickets: $140

ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION IS SOLD OUT at Mercure Geelong

Alternative accommodation at Novotel Geelong, Easter Beach Rd.

For reservations, please call (03) 5273 6801 for the best available rate.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This event is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to approximately 200 legal practitioners with a social justice focus. Various sponsorship packages are available for this conference, ranging from major partners, exhibitors, advertisers, social event sponsorship and tailored packages.

For more information, CLICK HERE. We can also be contacted at conferences@lawyersalliance.com.au or phone (02) 9258 7700.

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