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ACSL
Australian College of Strata Lawyers
14th Annual
ACSL Strata Law
Conference 2019
Wednesday 27 February – Friday 1 March 2019
Pullman Auckland, Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant
Auckland, New Zealand
ACSL
Australian College of Strata Lawyers
Conference Program
14th Annual ACSL
Strata Law Conference 2019
Wednesday 27 February – Friday 1 March 2019
Message of Welcome Pullman Auckland,
Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant
from the President of ACSL Auckland, New Zealand
The Australian College of Strata Lawyers (ACSL) is pleased to present the 14th
Annual ACSL Strata Law Conference to be held in Auckland, New Zealand at the
Pullman Hotel.
ACSL has produced an energetic program with a strong focus on the latest trends,
current challenges and forecasts for the future of the strata law sector. As well
as hearing from a full suite of industry recognised expert speakers delegates will
have the opportunity to voice their views and concerns and interact with other
delegates in a relaxed and collegiate atmosphere. ACSL Conference Committee
• Tim Graham, President, ACSL, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Collaboration and sharing are lynchpins of ACSL’s values; we are very proud • Gary Bugden, Bugden Legal
to consider ourselves unique in that regard. Non-members are welcome to • Michael Allen, Allen Partners Pty Limited
obtain knowledge from the sessions and to meet ACSL members and build • Gerard Doyle, DEA Lawyers
relationships. • Thomas Gibbons, McCaw Lewis Lawyers
• Michael Kleinschmidt, Stratum Legal
The conference also provides two sessions for Continuing Professional • Andrew Suttie, Nicholsons Solicitors
Development in Ethics and Practice Management. • Associate Professor Rod Thomas, AUT University
Tim Graham
President, ACSL
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2019
Session Time Topic Presenter
5.30 pm ACSL Annual General Meeting
7.00 pm Euro Restaurant and Bar Shed 22 Princes Wharf
Auckland, New Zealand
THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2019
Session Time Topic Presenter
Session 1 8.30 am Cyber Security, invoice fraud, PEXA issues Jonathan Martin, Macquarie Bank, VIC
CPD Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal, QLD
Session 2 9.30 am Planning and Strata Law – Intensification in Auckland Vicki Toan, Glaister Ennor, NZ
Philip Brown of Campbell Brown Planning Limited, NZ
Session 3 10.10 am Airbnb Update Chair Liza Fry-Irvine, Pidgeon Law, NZ
Amanda Farmer, Lawyers Chambers on Riley, NSW
10.35 am Morning Tea
Session 4 11.00 am Ethical issues in strata legal practice. Michael Kleinschmidt, Stratum Legal, QLD
CPD Tony Hughes-Johnson, QC., NZ
Session 5 12:00 pm The Experience of Body Corporate Disputes Chris Irons, BCCM Commissioner, QLD
Pets, parking and everything in-between, including Impact of Burns v Corbett David Edwards, DEA Lawyers, NSW
Mark Atkinson, Atkinson Legal, WA
1.10 pm Lunch
Session 6 2.00 pm Arrow revisited; fiduciary duties & disclosure Gerard Doyle, DEA Lawyers, NSW
Session 7 2.40 pm Reviewing Case Studies - WA Rachel Cosentino, Francis Burt Chambers WA
In depth coverage of the 2 most important of those cases/ What’s in the pipeline?
Session 8 3.00 pm Leaking Building Defects Joanna Pidgeon, Pidgeon Law, NZ
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
Session 9 4.00 pm Reviewing Case Studies - NZ Clinton Baker, Price Baker Berridge, NZ
In depth coverage of the 2 most important of those cases/ What’s in the pipeline?
Session 10 4.20 pm Alternative to Long-Term Caretaking Contracts Gary Bugden OAM, Bugden Legal, QLD
Options available to developers to address current management rights issues.
Session 11 5.00 pm The Rebirth of Times Square Martin E Gold,
Member of the Faculties of Columbia Law School USA
6.00 pm Sessions conclude
7.15 pm Conference Dinner - Fish Restaurant Hilton Hotel - Shed 21, Princes Wharf, 147 Quay Street,
Auckland, 1010, New ZealandFRIDAY 1 MARCH 2019
Session Time Topic Presenter
Session 12 8.45 am Development – Hobsonville Point Address by - Rachelle Raw, Development Manager
Providing a general overview, history, key facts and figures / drivers, outcomes and process Hayley Fitchett, Manager – Master Planning & Urban
information as well as urban design / development and master planning, plus specific aspects of Design
the development (i.e. sustainability or community building / place making)
9.00 am Depart Pullman Hotel
9.30 am Arrive Information Centre - Hobsonville
10.00 am Bus tour with commentary
10.30 am Return to the Pullman Hotel
11.00 am Morning Tea
Session 13 11.30 am Discrimination and equal opportunity vs. Private ownership & governance Tim Graham, HWL Ebsworth, VIC
Session 14 12:00 pm Unit Title Fundamental(ism)s Thomas Gibbons, McCaw Lewis Limited, NZ
New Zealand courts love to talk of “fundamentals” of body corporate/strata law – but what is
fundamental one day can prove less than fundamental the next.
This session will examine a number of cases on so-called fundamentals, highlighting the
difficulties that reference to these fundamentals can create. It will show that a more nuanced
understanding of strata property rights is desirable, both in New Zealand and elsewhere.
Session 15 12.20 pm Reviewing Case Studies - QLD Peter Hunt, Mathews Hunt Legal, QLD
In depth coverage of the 2 most important of those cases/ What’s in the pipeline?
Session 16 12.40 pm The “fundamentals” of body corporate law – as revealed by New Zealand case law Craig Fredrickson, The Ministry of Housing and Urban
Development NZ
1.15 pm Lunch
Session 17 2.15 pm Reviewing Case Studies - VIC David Free, LFS Legal, VIC
In depth coverage of the 2 most important of those cases/ What’s in the pipeline?
Session 18 2.35 pm A Resident-led Approach to Redevelopment of an Ageing Privately-owned Housing Estate Chair: Gerard Doyle, DEA Lawyers, NSW
Dr Hazel Easthope, UNSW
Session 19 3.15 pm Committees and Good Governance Susan Proctor, Proctor Legal, ACT
3.55 pm Afternoon Tea
Session 20 4.15 pm Collective Strata Sales and Company Law: Singapore and NSW Edward TI, School of Law, Singapore
Session 21 4.55 pm Reviewing Case Studies - NSW Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers Pty Ltd, NSW
In depth coverage of the 2 most important of those cases/ What’s in the pipeline?
Session 22 5.15 pm Cross leases titles in New Zealand – a home-grown problem Associate Professor Rod Thomas, Auckland University of
Technology, NZ
5.45 pm The conference concludes
6.00 pm Post Conference drinks Drinks and refreshments will be servedACSL
14th Annual ACSL Strata Law Conference 2019
Wednesday 27 February – Friday 1 March 2019
Pullman Auckland, Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant
Australian College of Strata Lawyers Auckland, New Zealand
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Please complete the Registration Form and return to
ACSL General Manager,
PO Box 182 Moorooka Qld 4105
E: generalmanager@acsl.net.au
DELEGATE INFORMATION
Registrant - please use block letters with black ink to avoid illegibility
Title: Given Name: Surname:
Firm Name if applicable:
Preferred Name label:
E-mail:
Telephone Number:
Special Requirements: Please indicate any special needs (including dietary, allergies, medical, other)
ACCOMPANYING GUEST:
Registrant - please use block letters with black ink to avoid illegibility
Title: Given Name: Surname:
Special Requirements: Please indicate any special needs (including dietary, allergies, medical, other)ACSL
14th Annual ACSL Strata Law Conference 2019
Wednesday 27 February – Friday 1 March 2019
Pullman Auckland, Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant
Australian College of Strata Lawyers Auckland, New Zealand
REGISTRATION DETAILS – FOR DELEGATES ONLY
Text for registration.
Registration inclusive of social events Fees Qty. Total
Early Bird Member Delegate (payment before 25 January 2019) AUD$1400.00
Full Member Delegate Registration (payment after 25 January 2019) AUD$1600.00
1st Registrant (Member or Non Member of 3 or more delegates who register at the same time) AUD$1400.00
2nd Registrant (Member or Non Member of 3 or more delegates who register at the same time) AUD$1250.00
3rd and up (Member or Non Member of 3 or more delegates who register at the same time) AUD$1200.00
Academic Member Registration AUD$700.00
Non Member Registration AUD$1900.00
Accompanying Person Registration ONLY Fees Qty. Total
Social Events for ACCOMPANYING PERSONS Registration
(For delegates, this item is included in the registration above. This is for accompanying persons only)
Wednesday and Thursday Dinners AUD$400.00
Total
PAYMENT DETAILS
Cheque payable to: Australian College of Strata Lawyers in Australian dollars
Direct Deposit Details: Bank: National Australia Bank BSB: 084-004 Account Number: 59 984 6415
* Reference your payment: Conference + (Surname of Delegate) No credit card facilities are available.
This form constitutes an Invoice upon Receipt of payment. No GST is included in the amount payable as ACSL is not registered for GST. ABN Number 81 931 647 242ACSL
14th Annual ACSL Strata Law Conference 2019
Wednesday 27 February – Friday 1 March 2019
Pullman Auckland, Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant
Australian College of Strata Lawyers Auckland, New Zealand
THE COLLEGE CONFERENCE EVALUATION
Australian College of Strata Lawyers (ACSL), established in 2005, is an association to A conference evaluation form will be provided to assist ACSL with planning future
promote high standards and a system of specialist accreditation for lawyers skilled in conferences. Please complete the form and return it to the registration desk prior to your
the practice of strata and community titles. ACSL represents all stakeholders in the area departure.
including owners, occupiers, owners corporations, community associations, managing
agents, consent authorities, developers, financiers and building managers. CANCELLATION POLICY
An administration fee of $250.00 per registrant will apply for cancellations before 15
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE February 2019. No refunds will be payable for cancellations made after this date.
The Conference Committee has worked hard to ensure that expert speakers will share
valuable insights into experiences within the strata sector, and delegates will gain new DRESS
inspiration, new learnings into the latest industry trends and best practices. Smart casual is appropriate for conference sessions. A light jacket may be required in air-
conditioned seminar rooms and for the cooler weather. Smart casual is also appropriate
THE VENUE for the conference dinner.
The conference venue is the Pullman Auckland Hotel, Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant,
Auckland NZ. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
If you have any special dietary requirements please note these on your registration form
ACCOMMODATION when registering.
Accommodation is available at the Pullman Hotel - The accommodation booking
code is ACSL0219. Pullman Auckland Reservations contact details are as follows: INSURANCE
Phone: 0011 64 9 353 1000 Conference registrations fees do not include insurance or cover for loss or personal injury.
Email: reservations@pullmanauckland.co.nz There is no insurance provided by the conference organiser. Delegates should arrange
their own personal and travel insurance.
REGISTRATION DESK
The conference registration desk will be in operation prior to the commencement of the
conference on Wednesday and throughout the day on Thursday and Friday. Supported by:
EARNING CPD POINTS
Attending the ACSL Conference is also a valuable way to earn CPD points. You can earn self-
assessed 1 point per hour of education for each State and Territory CPD programs. New
Zealand Lawyers – Self-assessment applies. There are two compulsory sessions included
in the program for 2019.You can also read
