GLA Deakin CPD Day 30 October 2026
About this event
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.
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Time |
Topic |
Presenter |
Provider |
CPD Area and Point |
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8:45 am |
Welcome and registrations |
Virginia Beniac-Brooks, Lecturer in Law Jaz Goddard, President |
Deakin University GLA |
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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 |
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|
|
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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 |
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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.
