Port Lincoln Country Conference 2025

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Friday, 28 March 2025 - Sunday, 30 March 2025 | 6:30pm Friday - 1:00pm Sunday | In-Person Only at the Port Lincoln Hotel
7 CPD units including Professional Skills and Practice Management/Business Skills

Join us for this weekend CPD Conference, designed for both Country Practitioners and anyone eager to complete 7 CPD units across one comprehensive weekend experience leading up to the March 31st deadline.

The event will kick off with a Friday Welcome Barbeque Dinner, hosted at the picturesque Port Lincoln Hotel overlooking the ocean. The CPD Conference will officially begin on Saturday, with four insightful sessions in the morning. The day will culminate with a formal 3-course banquet dinner, offering a relaxed environment for networking with colleagues and practitioners. The final 3 CPD sessions will continue on Sunday morning finishing around 12:15pm to allow ample time for guests to return home rejuvenated, enlightened, and CPD compliant.

CONFERENCE HOTEL PARTNER
As part of our commitment to your convenience, we have paired with the Port Lincoln Hote l to offer attendees easy-access to accommodation with a 10% discount off the best available price at the time of booking for those who arrange a room on-site. To access this discount and know more about this special deal, please see Conference brochure.

We encourage you to bring your family along to attend the Welcome Barbeque and Saturday night dinner. To do this, just add an accompanying guest to your registration.

To view the full program, complete with session descriptions and other Conference details, please click here to access the Conference brochure.

BRIEF PROGRAM:

DAY 1 - FRIDAY, MARCH 28

Welcome Barbeque Dinner and Drinks

DAY 2 - SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Session 1 - Firearms Legislation
Presenters: William Boucaut KC and Samuel McDonough, Len King Chambers

Session 2 - Law, Tech & Innovation: What's here and what's coming?
Presenter: Professor Tania Leiman, Dean of Law, Flinders University

Session 3 - Conducting Summary Trials and Cross-Examination on Documents
Presenter: Marie Shaw KC, Frank Moran Chambers

Session 4 - How to lose a judge in ten different ways
Presenters: His Honour Judge Peter Cole OAM and His Honour Judge John McGinn, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

1:15pm - Lunch, prior to free leisure time

6:00pm - 10:00pm Conference Dinner

DAY 3 - SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Session 5 -"The Grace of God" - Strategies for Avoiding Negligence Claims
Presenter: Grant Feary, Law Claims

Session 6 - Powers of Attorney and SACAT Applications
Presenter: John White KC, Mitchell Chambers

Session 7 - Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Reform – Update
Presenter: Diana Newcombe, The Law Society of South Australia

In addition to our nine high-calibre presenters, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity to engage with The Honourable Justice Christine Mead (FCFOA) in an 'exclusive fireside chat' session. Join her on the pool deck before our dinner on Saturday night, where she will be available for informal discussions and to answer any questions, you may have. This is a great chance to connect with Justice Mead in a relaxed setting, gaining valuable insights in a more personal atmosphere.

OPTIONAL PORT LINCOLN TOUR
Please view Conference brochure for more details.

This is a Conference you wouldn't want to miss, register early, places are limited.

Registration Fees:
Platinum Members: $580
Members (Junior - admitted less than three years): $630
Members (admitted more than three years): $680
Non-Members: $780
Additional Guest (Adult): $160 (Friday dinner and Saturday dinner)
Additional Guest (Child): $50 (Friday dinner and Saturday dinner)

Thank you to our Event Sponsor:

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Friday, 28 March 2025 - Sunday, 30 March 2025

6:30 PM - 1:00 PM ACDT

Port Lincoln Hotel
1 Lincoln Highway
Port Lincoln SA 5606

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