Following another successful law conference in 2008, we offer Legal Practitioners a further opportunity to update their skills and fulfil their Continuing Legal Education or Continuing Professional Development.

The Cairns Law Conference aims to provide an up to date, professional conference, delivered by speakers with a wide ranging knowledge of relevant legal issues allowing you to obtain your MCLE/CPD points.  One point is allocated per hour of attendance.

Our past conferences have been accredited for Barristers in NSW, VIC and Qld. We anticipate there being no problem gaining accreditation for this conference.

The Venue

Peppers Beach Club & Spa - Palm Cove

Peppers Beach Club & Spa, Palm Cove offers the best of the best - a spectacular and accessible destination complemented by exceptional five-star resort facilities. AAA Tourism Australia five-star resort.

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

123 Williams Esplanade,

Palm Cove, QLD 4879

Phone:1800 134 444

Email: palmcove@peppers.com.au

Click here to visit the Peppers Website

Ø      Attendance to all sessions

Ø      Morning Tea

Ø      Working Lunch

Ø      All conference papers and materials

Conference Agenda

The 2008 Conference Programme

Sunday 6^th July 2008

Welcome Drinks at Peppers Beach Club: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Monday 7^th July 2008

Philip Doherty SC - Civil Liability - Six Years On

Barrister, NSW

Robert Stary - Terrorism Laws

Solicitor, VIC - Robert Stary & Associates

Michael Paul - Family Law - Shared Parenting

Solicitor, NSW - Paul & Paul Lawyers

Michael Paul - Family Law - CGT Implications

Solicitor, NSW - Paul & Paul Lawyers

Tuesday 8^th July 2008

Steven Palmer - Costs

Barrister, VIC

Russell Cocks - Ethics

Legal Consultant

Russell Cocks - Professional Skills

Legal Consultant

Russell Cocks - Practice Management

Legal Consultant

Wednesday 9^th July 2008

Rest & Recreation Day

Thursday 10^th July 2008

Paul Glissan - De-Facto Spouse Claims - FPA - Part 1

Barrister, NSW

Paul Glissan - De-Facto Spouse Claims - FPA - Part 2

Barrister, NSW

Tony Cahill - Property Law Update - Part 1

Legal Consultant

Tony Cahill - Property Law Update - Part 2

Legal Consultant

Thursday Night Conference Dinner - 7:30pm

This is an informal occasion allowing delegates to relax and unwind.

Dinner is organised at a local restaurant. Adults $ 77.00 Children $ 22.00

Friday 11th July 2008

Greg Sirtes - TBA

Barrister, NSW

Toni Lucev - Workplace Relations and Constitutional Change

Federal Magistrate

Alex Lewenberg - Commercial Law - Statutory Notices

Solicitor, VIC - Lewenberg & Lewenberg Solicitors

Past Conference Programmes & Papers

Click on the links below to view speakers and topics from previous conferences.  Please contact Cairns Law Conferences if you wish to obtain copies of any papers presented at previous conferences.

2007 Cairns Law Conference Programme

2006 Cairns Law Conference Programme

2005 Cairns Law Conference Programme

2004 Cairns Law Conference Programme

Flights & Accommodation

Take advantage of cheap flights and book early. Click on an airline of your choice below.

Virgin Blue Airlines

Qantas Airlines

Jetstar Airlines

Conference Rates - Peppers Beach Club Palm Cove

Lagoon View Spa Rooms

Ensuite bathrooms, spa baths located on the balcony with 1 king bed 

Lagoon View One Bedroom Suite

Separate dining/lounge area, ensuite bathrooms with 1 king bed or 2 singles 

Rooms are subject to availability

Reservations:  1800 134 444

Conference Rates - Novotel Resort Palm Cove

Standard Room

Consists of two double beds with combined lounge area and private bathroom. Designed for 2 adults, can sleep 4 people. 

Rooms are subject to availability

Reservations: (07) 4059 1234

Other Accommodation - Palm Cove

There is a variety of accommodation available in Palm Cove. Visit the Website below for all the accommodation available in the Palm Cove area.

Palm Cove Accommodation Map

Activities

Click below on the Palm Cove Travel Guide, a website containing vast information on various activities and information in Palm Cove.

Palm Cove Travel Guide

Children - Kids Club

The Novotel Resort located next to the Peppers operates a Kids Club.

Novotel Day Care - 6 Weeks to 5 Years

Club Dolfi - 5 to 12 Years

Reservations for the kids club need to be arranged separately. Contact the Novotel Resort on (07) 4059 1234

Contact Information

Cairns Law Conferences

PO Box A874

SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1235

DX 677 SYDNEY NSW

Phone: (02) 9232 6644

Email to: info@cairnslawconferences.com

Other Information

Cancellations

Delegates are advised that no cancellations can be accepted after 25 June 2008. All cancellations must be requested in writing and an administration fee of $45 will be charged.

Tax Invoices

On receipt of payment a tax invoice will be issued.

Terms & Conditions

Click on the link below to read the Terms & Conditions

Conference Terms & Conditions (PDF - 39Kb)