Hosted by the ACT Law Society’s Family Law Committee, the Family Law Conference returns for a full day of practical CPD, judicial insight and professional connection designed specifically for lawyers practising in the ACT. Bringing together members of the judiciary and leading local practitioners, the conference will examine the developments, challenges and emerging issues shaping family law practice in our jurisdiction. Topics will span recent case law, property matters, court processes, ethical decision-making and other contemporary issues relevant to ACT practitioners.

We are pleased to confirm that The Honourable Justice Simpson of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) will present on Judicial Bias and Disqualification Applications – Case Law and Application in Family Law Practice. Drawing on key principles, legislation and case law, Justice Simpson will provide practical guidance on actual and apprehended bias, the role of the fair-minded lay observer, and the timing and procedure of recusal applications.

Additional speakers and program details will be announced in the coming weeks. Secure your place now and join colleagues from across the ACT profession for a day of learning, discussion and networking.

DETAILS

  • When: Wednesday 19 August 2026  I  10:30am - 5:45pm
  • Where: ACT Law Society Training Room - Level 1, 5 Constitution Avenue
  • RSVP: Friday 14 August
  • CPD: Members receive 5 points
  • Cost: Members $400, Student Member $110, Non-member $560

Reduced rates may be available to some of our members to ensure equal training opportunities. Please make contact to discuss your eligibility.

Event registration terms and conditions

ACT Law Society invoices have payment terms of 14 days. Fees are payable upon registration. A 1.2% surcharge may be incurred on payments processed via credit/debit card. The Society reserves the right to cancel or alter events at its discretion, and in such circumstances, attendees will be notified via email. 

Definitions — 'Registration' means any booking given to the Society in writing, on our website, or by phone. 'Member' means any member of the ACT Law Society, including associate members and honorary members. 'New Lawyer' means any member who has held a practising certificate for five years or less. 'CLC' means any member working for a recognised community legal centre, or holding a volunteer practising certificate. 'Student' means any member holding a student membership.

All cancellations must be made in writing, and all cancellations will incur a fee, however, no charge will be incurred for substituting another person. Outside of the cancellation periods given below, a $10 administration fee will be incurred for any cancellation made. If a registered attendee fails to attend without notifying the Society in writing, no credit or refund will be offered and 100% of the total cost will be retained by the Society. 

CPD Events — In the case of CPD events held at an venue other than the Law Society, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event. In the case of CPD events held at the Law Society, for cancellations made up to two working days prior to the event, 50% of the total cost will be retained by the Society as a cancellation fee and the balance may be used as a credit towards other CPD events or be refunded. If you choose to keep a credit it will remain valid for 12 months from the event date, after which time it will expire. For cancellations within two working days of the event, no refunds or credits will be applicable. 

Webinars — In the case of live or on-demand webinars, as connection details are sent when registration is completed, no refund or cancellation is available. 

Social events — In the case of social events, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event.

Attendees of events consent to filming, photography and sound recording as members of the audience. By registering and attending this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes

The ACT Law Society and it's external providers for catering takes all precautionary steps to ensure dietary, religious and allergen requirements are met, however ACT Law Society cannot guarantee that allergens will not be present in selected and/or provided food.

 

Registration

Full-day Member Registration (in-person) $400.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Full-day Student Member Registration (in-person) $110.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Full-day Non-member Registration (in-person) $560.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Full-day Member Registration (live streaming) $400.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Full-day Student Member Registration (live streaming) $110.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
Full-day Non-member Registration (live streaming) $560.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
 

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