We offer seminars and webinars for legal and corporate professionals to delve into contemporary legal issues, stay up-to-date with evolving legislation and to enhance their professional skills. Our lawyers share their expertise and perspective on diverse topics, while exploring emerging trends.
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23 Jul 26
At the halfway point of 2026, join us for a focused review of the most significant decisions shaping the Security of Payment regime throughout Australia. This session will translate judicial developments into practical steps for principals and contractors operating within the Security of Payment regime.
04 Aug 26 - Canberra
This session will look at the Commonwealth’s termination rights at both the procurement stage and when in contract. It will cover the circumstances under the CPRs when it is appropriate to terminate a procurement, an entity’s ability to terminate for convenience and when this can be defensibly utilised and termination for breach.
20 Aug 26 - Brisbane
When projects come under pressure, the way parties respond can determine whether the dispute is contained or catastrophic. Part 3 of our Project Lifecycle Series examines how to manage claims and conflict when disputes have escalated beyond project-level management.
15 Sep 26 - Canberra
In 2024, the Fair Work Act was updated to include a definition of ‘employee’. The definition reversed the position of High Court authorities on the assessment of whether a relationship is one of employment or independent contracting. This session will look at the “totality of the relationship test” used under the Fair Work Act and strategies that Commonwealth entities can adopt in their contracts and contract management to reduce the risk.
15 Oct 26 - Brisbane
The final instalment of our Project Lifecycle Series turns to what happens when disputes escalate beyond project-level resolution.
10 Nov 26 - Canberra
In this session we will go through three quick fire topics across the procurement activities including the importance of the planning stage, how to effectively utilise industry engagement and initial screening pitfalls.
30 Apr 26 - Brisbane
From procurement to completion: managing risk across the life of a project
12 May 26 - Canberra
Our 2026 Legal Procurement Series aims to explore key legal challenges in procurement and is specifically designed for Commonwealth Government lawyers and APS staff engaged in procurement activities. This series will be led by Special Counsel, Samantha Haddon. Samantha is a commercial lawyer specialising in Government procurement and contracting, with extensive experience advising Commonwealth entities throughout the procurement lifecycle. She is an expert in Commonwealth procurement policies and has worked on major projects, including critical infrastructure and health services, complex ICT services, and Whole of Australian Government panel arrangements. The webinars are being offered as a value add under the Whole of Australian Government Legal Panel arrangement, and we encourage you to forward this invitation to your colleagues that would also be interested in attending.
