Port Lincoln Country Conference 2025

Port Lincoln Country Conference 2025
Join us for the 2025 annual weekend Country Conference, held in the beautiful Port Lincoln! Complete 7 CPD Units (including 3 MCPD) before the March 31st deadline and network with your fellow practitioners!
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 Hotel 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:





 

 
When
28/03/2025 6:30 PM - 30/03/2025 1:00 PM
Where
Port Lincoln Hotel 1 Lincoln Highway PORT LINCOLN SA 5606 AUSTRALIA

Program

   

Friday, 28 March 2025

Description
7 CPD Sessions, Friday Welcome Barbeque, Saturday Dinner Banquet, Conference Catering
Time
28/03/2025 6:30 PM - 30/03/2025 1:00 PM
6:30 PM

Catering for Friday Welcome Barbeque and drinks and Saturday 3-course dinner and drinks
Time
28/03/2025 6:30 PM - 30/03/2025 1:00 PM
6:30 PM

Catering for Friday Welcome barbeque and Saturday banquet dinner
Time
28/03/2025 6:30 PM - 30/03/2025 1:00 PM
6:30 PM

Saturday, 29 March 2025

Description
Don't forget to add to cart if you wish to join this optional tour.  Oyster Farm Tour and Tasting with Oyster Farm Tours Saturday, 29 March | 2:00pm - 5.30pm Transport Details: Pick up from Port Lincoln Hotel at 2:00pm, tour goes for 1.5 hour depart at 4.30pm for a 5.30pm arrival back at Port Lincoln Hotel. Join us for a relaxed, hands-on Oyster Farm Tour for just $110 per person. This price includes round-trip transport to and from hotel, plus a tasting of 4 oysters per person. During the tour, we’ll show you how to shuck oysters with a live demo. Then, you’ll get the chance to try it yourself with provided gloves and knives, learning to open your own oysters. It’s an easy-going, “Day in the Life of an Oyster Farmer” experience! You can also purchase drinks to enjoy during the tour, such as a bottle of bubbles, beers, or a glass of Riesling. As an alternative option for those not wishing to do the Oyster Farm tour, enjoy a scenic stroll on the Oyster Walk Trail and enjoy a cocktail from Oyster HQ.
Time
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM

 

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