Dear GLA members, We are pleased to welcome members to attend an in-person lunchtime CPD session kindly supported by STEP Australia - the Society of Trusts & Estates Practitioners. The session will be hosted by Bryan Mitchell TEP FTI, the managing director of Mitchells Solicitors (Brisbane) and Chair of STEP Australia.  Byran is an Accredited Specialist in Succession Law (wills & estates) and he and his firm are recognised in Doyle's Guide as leaders nationally in Estate Planning and Estate Litigation.  The session will is titled I want it now! Parents making before death provision for children - and will cover loans versus gifts, how to ensure a loan is repaid if the child divorces, and estate planning challenges.   The seminar will be delivered as a hybrid event, via Zoom and in person at Deakin University Waterfront Campus, in the Council Chambers room in the Geelong Commerce Centre.   In Person Attendance Members attending in-person will have lunch provided free of charge, sponsored by STEP Australia.   Please purchase your free ticket via Tidy HQ for the event before 12.00pm Wednesday, 26 July 2022 which also provides an RSVP so that numbers can be calculated for catering purposes. The Geelong Corporate Centre is located on Deakin's Geelong Waterfront Campus.  Enter from the Sally Walker Building, entrance on Cunningham Street. Street parking is available with metered parking around the campus, and also various free hourly (2hr/3hr/4hr) parking along Western Beach Road.  Car parking on campus is limited and in high demand. CellOPark is the pay-as-you-go system accessible by downloading the CellOPark app. Virtual Attendance If you wish to attend virtually, please pre-register using the following Zoom details: https://deakin.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcOGgrjgiH9aq0LlWQdzsE_xxz9aT78wH Meeting ID: 819 7880 3852 Passcode: 44741873 For any queries please contact the GLA Committee.  

Dear GLA members, Together with Foley's List, we are pleased to invite you to our July CPD by Mark Gioskos on How to Challenge Tax Decisions. Mark Gioskos practises in taxation law, commercial law, public and administrative law, and equity and trusts. Mark comes to the Bar with a decade of experience practising as a solicitor, most recently as a special counsel at Thomson Greer. During that time, he advised in a variety of taxation and commercial disputes, representing government agencies, listed and multinational groups, small and medium-sized enterprises, high net worth families, and not-for-profit organisations. He is experienced in every stage of engagement with revenue authorities, from review and audit through to tribunal and court proceedings. The session is titled How to Challenge Tax Decisions - and will provide a walk-through of key tax litigation stages including assessment, objection, appeal and debt recover powers. The seminar will also be delivered as a hybrid event, via Teams and in person at WorkSafe Head Office, 1 Malop Street Geelong. The cost for this CPD session for members attending in person will be $20.00 which includes lunch. Please purchase your ticket via Tidy HQ for the event which also provides an RSVP so that numbers can be calculated for catering purposes, and Teams links can be provided to registered hybrid attendees closer to the date.  If attending in person, please note that due to COVID and security requirements attendees must be vaccinated and check-in using their name and contact email on arrival. For more information please click here.

The Geelong Law Association welcomes all new and returning members to the first social event of the year.   The event will be held on Thursday 16 June 2022 from 5:30pm at Westend in the Geelong CBD. The GLA will be providing a complimetary cocktail to all guests on arrival.  There will also be a limited bar tab and platters of food available.     This will be a great opportunity for returning members to catch up with familiar faces and colleagues or if you are a new member, the perfect time to introduce yourself and get to know your fellow GLA members.   Be sure to RSVP by purchasing a free ticket so that we can cater appropriately for numbers and any dietary requirements.                                                                                The GLA would like to thank Foleys List for their continued support and sponsorship of this event.   

Dear Members The current Committee of the Geelong Law Association (“GLA”) is pleased to provide you with Notice of the GLA’s Annual General Meeting 2022 (“AGM”). This year’s AGM will be held at ALMA Restaurant (located at 93-95 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220) at 12:30pm on Thursday, 31 March 2022. Please RSVP by 24 March 2022 by obtaining a free ticket to the event. Members will receive a free two course lunch meal. Drinks are available at bar prices. Please ensure you provide any relevant dietary requirements when booking your free ticket. 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 by replying to this invitation.  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 2021 AGM President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Annual financial report Annual financial statements Appointment of auditors Proposal to engage providers to conduct re-design of website and GLA logo Payment of honoraria Election of 2022-2023 Committee. General Business Committee Nominations Members also have the opportunity to nominate for a position on the 2022-2023 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 the Secretary, Jessica Hegarty at jess@perisiclawyers.com.au. Attachments to this Notice: 2022 - 2023 nomination for committee notice. Minutes of the 2021 AGM.  

The GLA Committee are pleased to announce this year’s annual dinner will be held at The Yot who have recently opened as part of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.  Although we were unable to host the annual dinner last year it continues to be a successful event, giving members the opportunity to relax and unwind with their peers and celebrate the end of another year. Entertainment: There will be live music on the night which will no doubt provide wonderful entertainment and hopefully get everyone up dancing.  Dress code: This year's dress code is cocktail. Dinner:  This year's Dinner will consist of a three course meal with canapes and a limited bar tab for drinks will also be provided on the night. Please ensure you enter any dietary requirements when purchasing your tickets. Venue: Guests will be required to comply with any current Government directions applicable at the time including evidence of vaccination status or applicable exemptions at the time. Be sure to get your tickets early as this event is one not to be missed. Ticket sales will close on the 10th of November 2021 so be sure to book as soon as possible.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

The sixth session of the annual GLA Deakin Day will be hosted by Marlene Ebejer of Ebejer and Associates, who will return to Deakin Day to give her annual presentation about lawyers ethics.   This session was postponed from the main Deakin Day event and will be held Wednesday, 17 November 2021. This session will be ran via a Teams meeting, with links to be provided to registered members ahead of the session.    CPD Certificates will be shared to members who have registered for this session.  The GLA thanks Marlene Ebejer for returning to present to GLA members.

The final session of the annual GLA Deakin Day will be hosted by Foley's List barristers Tim Grace and Alyse Mobrici who will be giving a presentation on Property Taxes, focusing on transfer duty, landholder duty and land tax, and dealing effectively with the State Revenue Office. This session will be ran via a zoom webinar, with links to be provided to registered members on 28 October 2021.   The day's program will be run via a single zoom webinar link for members' convenience. CPD Certificates and any session papers available will be shared to members who have registered for this session, so please register your free ticket for each session you wish to attend.  The GLA thanks Foley's List and Deakin University for their ongoing support. 

The fifth session of the annual GLA Deakin Day will be hosted by Foley's List barristers Naomi Lenga and Sam Tatarka presenting on the topic of Costs - How lawyers can be caught out: Disclosure obligations and when costs orders may be made against lawyers under the Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic). This session will be ran via a zoom webinar, with links to be provided to registered members on 28 October 2021.   The day's program will be run via a single zoom webinar link for members' convenience. CPD Certificates and any session papers available will be shared to members who have registered for this session, so please register your free ticket for each session you wish to attend.  The GLA thanks Foley's List and Deakin University for their ongoing support. 

The fourth session of the annual GLA Deakin Day will be hosted by Foley's List barrister Andrew Dickenson presenting on the topic of Wills & Estate - current issues in Trusts and Estates litigation. This session will be ran via a zoom webinar, with links to be provided to registered members on 28 October 2021.   The day's program will be run via a single zoom webinar link for members' convenience. CPD Certificates and any session papers available will be shared to members who have registered for this session, so please register your free ticket for each session you wish to attend.  The GLA thanks Foley's List and Deakin University for their ongoing support. 

The third session of the annual GLA Deakin Day will be hosted by Foley's List barristers Eliza Bergin and Emma Peppier presenting on the topic of Planning - the new Environment Protection Act. This session will be ran via a zoom webinar, with links to be provided to registered members on 28 October 2021.   The day's program will be run via a single zoom webinar link for members' convenience. CPD Certificates and any session papers available will be shared to members who have registered for this session, so please register your free ticket for each session you wish to attend.  The GLA thanks Foley's List and Deakin University for their ongoing support. 

The second session of the annual GLA Deakin Day will be hosted by Foley's List barrister Michael Sharkey presenting on the topic of Building & Construction - recent case law and legislative developments. This session will be ran via a zoom webinar, with links to be provided to registered members on 28 October 2021.   The day's program will be run via a single zoom webinar link for members' convenience. CPD Certificates and any session papers available will be shared to members who have registered for this session, so please register your free ticket for each session you wish to attend.  The GLA thanks Foley's List and Deakin University for their ongoing support.   

The annual GLA Deakin Day will kick off with a Welcome from the GLA President and the Dean of the Deakin University Law School, Professor Jenni Lightowlers. At 9.45am, the substantive session will start with Foley's List barrister Carey Nichol presenting on teh topic of Mediation - Best mediation practice for solicitors. This session will be ran via a zoom webinar, with links to be provided to registered members shortly on 28 October 2021.   The day's program will be run via a single zoom webinar link for members' convenience. CPD Certificates and any session papers available will be shared to members who have registered for this session, so please register your free ticket. The GLA thanks Foley's List and Deakin University for their ongoing support.