Deakin Day - 30 October 2025 Geelong Law Association members are invited to attend our annual Deakin Day! This event gives members the opportunity to obtain their compulsory CPD points in one day for FREE, including the opportunity to network with other members.  📅 Date: Friday, 30 October 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00AM -4:00PM onwards 📍 Location: D2.193 Percy Baxter Lecture Room, Deakin University, Waterfront Campus The list for the current topics are below. When all topics and presenters have been confirmed an update will follow.  Time Topic Presenter Provider CPD Area and Point 8:45 am Welcome and registrations Virginia Beniac-Brooks, Lecturer in Law Jaz Goddard, President Deakin University GLA   9:00 am Recent developments and to the trademark and branding issues for small and medium business clients. Virginia Beniac-Brooks, Lecturer in Law Deakin University Substantive Law - Intellectual Property Law 1 Point 10:00 am TBC TBC Foley’s List Substantive Law - Family Law 1 Point 10:50 am Morning Tea       11:00 am Recent updates in the Geelong region and considerations for practitioners   TBC Stewart Title   Practice Management and Business Skills 1 Point 12:00 PM What High-Performing Teams Do Differently Katie Minogue Leading Teams Professional Skills 1 Point 1:00PM Lunch   Wharf Shed   2:10 PM An overview of the Confiscation Act 1997 and how to manage restraining and forfeiture orders Mitchell King Green’s List Substantive Law - Crime / Commercial 1 Point 3:00 PM Recent Disciplinary Outcomes TBC TBC Ethics and Professional Responsibilities 4:00 PM Closing and farewell Jaz Goddard GLA   This year we will have lunch at the Wharf Shed with pre-ordered meals. Please make sure you chose a selection and add in any dietary requirements when booking a ticket.   This event is proudly supported by Stewart Title, Risk Management experts and wonderful permanent sponsors of the GLA.

Dear GLA Members, Please save the date for the Geelong Law Association’s 2026 annual Deakin Day on 30 October 2026 from 9:00am-4:00pm. The GLA's CPD day will cover all of your core point needs (Ethics, Practice Management, and Professional Skills) and three different substantive law topics. Further details will be circulated shortly. Kind regards, The GLA Committee

✨ You’re Invited ✨ Geelong Law Association – Annual Dinner The Geelong Law Association warmly invites you to join us for our Annual Dinner, a night to celebrate the year that has been and the people who make our profession thrive. 📍 Venue: Club Chin Chin, GMHBA Stadium  📅 Date: Friday 20 November 2026 🕖 Time: From 6:00pm Enjoy Club Chin Chin's famous Feed Me Banquet and an open bar (including a generous selection of non-alcoholic options), along with an evening of entertainment and good company. This is a sit-down, formal yet relaxed occasion—a chance to connect, reflect and celebrate in style. GLA committee members will arrange a seating plan.  Tickets: $100.00 for members and $130.00 for non-members. Ticket sales close at midnight on 6 November 2026.  Dress code: Cocktail dress.  We look forward to sharing this special evening with you. Thank you to our generous sponsors for their contributions!   Major Sponsor Sponsors