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

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 Please note updates to the schedule below as at midday on 29 October 2026: 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 Recent Disciplinary Outcomes TBC TBC Ethics and Professional Responsibilities 10:50 am Morning Tea       11:00 am AML: How to stay compliant Krish Partington, AML Compliance & Risk Advisor, Law Institute Victoria   Law Institute of Victoria   Practice Management and Business Skills 1 Point 12:00 PM What High-Performing Teams Do Differently Katie Minogue (former senior lawyer) 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 Intervention Order Panel (with valuable insights from the Bench, Police and the Bar) His Honour Magistrate Guthrie, Sergeant Horvath, Jessica Willard and Andrea Monteiro (both of Counsel) Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, Victoria Police, Foley’s List Substantive Law - Family Law 1 Point 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.

Please join us for the first GLA Wellbeing Walk and Run along the Barwon River! What is it? Members are invited to walk or run a 5.8km loop along the Barwon River, starting and finishing at Barwon Edge, followed by a FREE coffee and light breakfast. When? 6.45am on Thursday 24 September 2026.   Where? Start and end point is Barwon Edge at 40-70 Windsor Rd, Newtown VIC 3220. Cost? FREE Can I bring my children? Yes! We know it’s school holidays. We invite members to purchase food and drinks for their children on the day.  Can I bring pets? Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome (limited to one per person). RSVP: 17 September 2026. The first 30 registrations get a FREE GLA hat! Please let us know your food order or dietary requirements in your RSVP. Please note that coffees do not need to be pre-ordered.  What to wear and bring? Runners and active wear. Water bottle. Raincoat in the event of wet weather. Mobility: If you have limited mobility or the walk/run is not for you, please feel welcome to come along for conversations, breakfast and coffee. Course: Meeting point for briefing: Barwon Edge – Balyang Room. Course start: Barwon River Walking Track near Barwon Edge. Clockwise along the Barwon River to Princes Bridge (also known as Shannon Avenue Bridge). Cross Princes Bridge. Clockwise along the Barwon River to Queens Park Bridge. Cross Queens Park Bridge. Clockwise return along the Barwon River to Barwon Edge. Photographs: Please note you may be photographed at this event for use in GLA promotions. Please let a GLA committee member know on the day if you do not want your photograph taken.

Motion to Relax: GLA Wellbeing Yoga As part of Wellbeing Month, the Geelong Law Association invites you to take some time out and join us for a relaxing yoga class at Good Folk Yoga. Places are strictly limited, so book early! Date: 17 September 2026 Time: 4.30 pm Location: Good Folk Yoga, 138 Myers Street, Geelong VIC 3220 Yoga mats and props will be provided. Please bring a towel and water bottle. Each participant will also be receiving a coffee voucher to SouthAmerica Coffee Co

Geelong Law Association presents the 2026 Wellbeing Breakfast with keynote speaker Jo Surkitt - Wellness Educator & Holistic Practitioner Date: Thursday 10 September Time: 7am-9am Location: Crowne Plaza Geelong – Waterfront Room Plated breakfast, fruit, pastries and coffee provided

The Deakin Law Students’ Society Geelong (DLSSG), in collaboration with the Geelong Law Association, is excited to invite GLA members to our inaugural networking night! This event is all about breaking down the barriers between law students and legal professionals and creating meaningful connections within the Geelong legal community. Whether you’re a law student looking to meet and learn from practitioners, or a legal professional keen to connect with the next generation of lawyers, we’d love to see you there. 🤝 Come along to: • Connect with law students and legal professionals • Build your professional network • Share experiences and insights • Help foster a stronger, more connected Geelong legal community 📅 Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 📍 Venue: Crowne Plaza Geelong, Level 10, Skyline Bar, 33 Little Smythe St, Geelong VIC, Australia We look forward to seeing you there! 

Supporting the Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) The Geelong Law Association is excited to launch our first ever Charity Mini Golf Day — created especially for those of us who love the idea of the annual golf day… but prefer our swings shorter, our putts closer, and our competition a little more forgiving. Join us for an evening of mini golf, laughs, friendly rivalry and community spirit, all while raising funds for the Geelong Animal Welfare Society and the incredible work they do for animals in need. Whether you’re a seasoned putter or someone who hasn’t picked up a club since primary school, this event is designed to be fun, social and accessible for everyone in the legal profession. Thank you to our proud sponsors, Coulter Legal and Wightons Lawyers, for contributing towards this event and making it possible! Event Details 📍 Venue: ForeFun, 154A Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 📅 Date: Thursday 23 July 2026 ⏰ Time: From 5:00pm 🎟️ Cost: $40pp for members, $55pp for non-members 🐾 Charity Partner: Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) What to Expect • A relaxed, social mini golf competition • Complimentary drink on arrival, and light snacks • Networking with colleagues across the profession • A feel‑good evening supporting a fantastic local cause Secure Your Ticket Tickets are limited for this event due to the size and nature of the venue! To help us finalise numbers, please secure your ticket using the link below. Accessibility Please note that the mini golf course at ForeFun consists of steps.  If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact the GLA (or ForeFun directly) to enquire around accessibility supports prior to booking.

The Geelong Law Association warmly invites you to an evening of entertainment, connection, and brain-teasing fun at our highly anticipated annual Trivia Night! 📅Date: Friday 19 June 2026 ⏰Time: 6:00PM to 10:00PM  📍Venue: The Inn Hotel, 58 Corio Street, Geelong Enjoy a lively night out, relax, network with colleagues, and put your knowledge to the test with an array of engaging trivia questions. This event is open to everyone, so whether you’re a member or not, feel free to bring along friends and colleagues for an unforgettable experience. Trivia Night is the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members of our legal community in a relaxed, social atmosphere. 🎟️Tickets:  $50 for members $60 for non-members Your ticket includes a delicious selection of shared food and a limited bar tab, plus all the excitement of a professionally hosted trivia competition. Please note that ticket numbers are limited. Be sure to secure your place before ticket sales close at 5:00PM on 4 June 2026. The Geelong Law Association would like to thank its major sponsor of the event, Lex Medicus. We also thank Slater and Gordon for sponsoring the evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

The GLA is excited to invite you to the fourth annual GLA Charity Golf Day! This year the proceeds will be going to support Hope Bereavement Care, a fantastic local  not-for-profit organisation offering free information, support and counselling to residents of the general Geelong region grieving the death of a family member or losing somebody to suicide:  https://www.bereavement.org.au/ The GLA Charity Golf Day will once again be held at the fantastic East Geelong Golf Course. Event details as follows: Date: Friday, 1 May 2026 Arrival and tee off: Players must arrive for registration at 1pm, with a shotgun start at 1.30pm Tickets (p/person): $50, with ticket sales closing COB 23 April 2026 Ticket prices include grazing boards and a limited bar tab.  This event is open to members and non-members. We welcome all to this charity event. The day's golf will be played over 9 holes, in 4 person ambrose teams. Whilst full teams are welcome, if you would like to participate and do not have a full team, players are encouraged to purchase a ticket and will then be placed in teams for the competition. The GLA Charity Golf Day is an inclusive event and golfers of all abilities (or none!) are welcome. Handicaps are not in play for this event. In addition to the major prize of best performing team, there will be prizes for best performing mixed team, longest drive competition (with both men and women competitions), and nearest the pin competition. Want to play but don’t have the gear? Let us know so we can get you in touch with East Geelong Golf Club who should be able to help you out. Please contact Brent Astle at (brenta@jclegalgroup.com.au) for assistance. Please note that you may be photographed at this event and your image posted on the GLA social media channels. If you do not want to appear in any photos or your photo used, please let us know. The GLA would like to thank the valued sponsors for the GLA Charity Golf Day, without whom the event would not be possible.

Dear Members, The current Committee of the Geelong Law Association is pleased to provide you with Notice of the GLA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting.  The details for the AGM are as follows: Date: Friday 24 April 2026 Time: 11:30am-1:30pm, with all members to be seated by 11:45am for address Location: Wharf Shed Geelong, 15 Eastern Beach Road Please RSVP by 5pm on 20 April 2026 by obtaining a free ticket to the event. Members will receive a meal & glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Further drinks are available at bar prices.  If any GLA members have any feedback or wish to raise any business ahead of the meeting for inclusion in the proposed agenda, please also feel free to get in touch with the Committee at lshandley@ggs.vic.edu.au (Laura Shandley, Secretary). Members are entitled to appoint a proxy to vote and speak on their behalf at a general meeting. If you wish to appoint a proxy, please provide details of the nomination in writing to the Committee.   Proposed business of the AGM Minutes of 2025 AGM President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Annual Financial Report Annual Financial Statements Appointment of Auditors Payment of Honoraria Election of 2026-2027 Committee General Business Committee Nominations Members also have the opportunity to nominate for a position on the 2026-2027 Committee – we welcome all nominations, including in particular from firms which are not already represented on the Committee. Attached to this notice is the nomination notice, to complete and return by email to lshandley@ggs.vic.edu.au (Laura Shandley, Secretary).  Attachments to this Notice: Proposed Agenda for the 2026 AGM 2026/2027 Nomination for Committee Form Minutes of the 2025 AGM

The Geelong Law Association invites you to join us for a relaxed evening as we ease into 2026. We hope everyone is feeling refreshed after the holiday season. To kick off the GLA 2026 social calendar, join fellow lawyers from across Geelong for a casual night of drinks, finger food, and good company at Archive Wine Bar. It’s a great opportunity to unwind after work, catch up with colleagues, and meet new faces.  📅 Date: Friday, 27 February 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Archive Wine Bar, 140 High Street, Belmont VIC 3216 What’s included: 🍸 Limited bar tab 🍽️ Grazing platters 🎟 Cost: • GLA members: $20 • Non-members: $40 Places are limited, so be sure to book early to avoid missing out. This event is proudly sponsored by Foley's List.  Thank you Foley's List for making this event possible.  Ticket sales closing Friday, 20 February 2026! 

You are invited to attend the Geelong Opening of the Legal Year on 4 February 2026. This event will again be hosted by Her Honour Justice Michelle Quigley of the Supreme Court of Victoria, along with the Geelong Law Association and Deakin University. Members of the Judiciary and Victorian Bar are requested to be robed as usual. A greenroom will be provided. Details are as follows: Date:  4 February 2026 Time: 9.00am -  10.00am with morning tea to follow.  Location: Deakin University Waterfront Campus ( Room D2.200, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong) Please note: You may be photographed while at this event and relevant organisations may use photographs from the event on their external communications and/or social media accounts.