More to come in 2026
The back half of the year is shaping up to be a busy one. We've got a strong line-up of events in development across Australia, tackling the issues shaping construction law right now.
Topics on the agenda include the latest shifts in security of payment, how time and cost risk gets allocated in an age of shocks, the realities of cost-reimbursable contracts, and emerging trends in construction arbitration — brought to you alongside leading firms and practitioners around the country.
There's plenty on for younger practitioners too, with social events and mooting through our Young Construction Committee, and our 2026 mentoring program now open for applications.
And we'll be closing out the year with end-of-year functions in cities around the country.
Details for each event will be confirmed closer to the date — keep an eye on this page and our channels so you don't miss out.
We're also looking forward to the Stynes Address to be held in Sydney on 27 October — one of the highlights on our calendar. More details to be announced soon.
Watch this space for more information.
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Sydney NSW
Health of the Australian Construction Industry Q&A Panel and Networking (Sydney)
Presented by Professor John Sharkey, Phillip Greenham, Dr Matthew Bell, Wayne Jocic and Julia Korolkova.
Presented by Professor John Sharkey, Phillip Greenham, Dr Matthew Bell, Wayne Jocic and Julia Korolkova.
Due to the evolving COVID 19 situation in Melbourne this event has been postponed for all venues and WILL NOT be moved online.
It is hoped that we will be able to meet in person for this event later in the year.
Presented by Professor John Sharkey, Phillip Greenham, Dr Matthew Bell, Wayne Jocic and Julia Korolkova.
Due to the evolving COVID 19 situation in Melbourne this event has been postponed for all venues and WILL NOT be moved online.
It is hoped that we will be able to meet in person for this event later in the year.
Brisbane QLD
Health of the Australian Construction Industry Q&A Panel and Networking (Brisbane)
Presented by Professor John Sharkey, Phillip Greenham, Dr Matthew Bell, Wayne Jocic and Julia Korolkova.
Due to the evolving COVID 19 situation in Melbourne this event has been postponed for all venues and WILL NOT be moved online.
It is hoped that we will be able to meet in person for this event later in the year.
Due to the evolving COVID 19 situation in Melbourne this event has been postponed for all venues and WILL NOT be moved online.
It is hoped that we will be able to meet in person for this event later in the year.
International
Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration
Presented by Adam Constable QC, Lucy Garrett QC, Samuel Townend QC, Robert Fenwick Elliott and Jennie Wild of Keating Chambers
In this session, Keating Chambers will cover:
An overview of the law in respect of fiduciary duties, duties of confidentiality and expert duties.
Discussion of the UK court decision in A Company v Secretariat Consulting [2021] EWCA Civ 6.
The Australian position on conflicts of interest.
Other Australian law considerations (comparative law re dirty/clean experts and expert shopping).
Practical considerations (scope of expert retainers, how to contract out of fiduciary duties, injunctions etc).
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81300331777
More information is available on this flyer.
In this session, Keating Chambers will cover:
An overview of the law in respect of fiduciary duties, duties of confidentiality and expert duties.
Discussion of the UK court decision in A Company v Secretariat Consulting [2021] EWCA Civ 6.
The Australian position on conflicts of interest.
Other Australian law considerations (comparative law re dirty/clean experts and expert shopping).
Practical considerations (scope of expert retainers, how to contract out of fiduciary duties, injunctions etc).
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81300331777
More information is available on this flyer.
National
FIDIC - Where the bloody hell are you?
Online webinar presented by Kiri Parr, Tony Barry and Rob Nelson-Williams
Australia is seeing an emerging discussion about the use and adoption of standard contracts in market. This debate flows from concerns about the complexity and value of the bespoke contracts that are widely used in the Australian market and the multiple initiatives of government agencies and authorities to remodel their relationship with the construction industry to improve long term outcomes.
This webinar will examine the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Suite of Contracts, an internationally renowned and widely used suite of contracts but which is rarely seen in the Australian market.
More information is available on this flyer.
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86468310528?pwd=alhTR0VqOTlPUWpsL3lOTjFxaHdBZz09
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Australia is seeing an emerging discussion about the use and adoption of standard contracts in market. This debate flows from concerns about the complexity and value of the bespoke contracts that are widely used in the Australian market and the multiple initiatives of government agencies and authorities to remodel their relationship with the construction industry to improve long term outcomes.
This webinar will examine the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Suite of Contracts, an internationally renowned and widely used suite of contracts but which is rarely seen in the Australian market.
More information is available on this flyer.
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86468310528?pwd=alhTR0VqOTlPUWpsL3lOTjFxaHdBZz09
REGISTER
National
The Duty to Warn and the Combustible Cladding Crisis
Much has been written over the years on the application of the so-called “duty to warn” to construction projects.
In more recent times, the building industry has been rocked by the combustible cladding crisis. Public inquiries, litigation and building industry reform initiatives have ensued, as stakeholders and regulators look to apportion blame, allocate rectification costs and prevent situations like the Grenfell fire from recurring.
This presentation by Owen Hayford is based on his ‘highly commended’ entry in SoCLA’s 2020 Brooking Prize essay competition.
More information is available on this flyer.
REGISTER
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82164933876?pwd=NWgrOUhIUWRhR1Z3WXhzOTRhczhOQT09
In more recent times, the building industry has been rocked by the combustible cladding crisis. Public inquiries, litigation and building industry reform initiatives have ensued, as stakeholders and regulators look to apportion blame, allocate rectification costs and prevent situations like the Grenfell fire from recurring.
This presentation by Owen Hayford is based on his ‘highly commended’ entry in SoCLA’s 2020 Brooking Prize essay competition.
More information is available on this flyer.
REGISTER
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82164933876?pwd=NWgrOUhIUWRhR1Z3WXhzOTRhczhOQT09
National
Is COVID-19 construction’s Uber moment?
Governments are relying heavily on the construction industry to lead the economy out of recession but the industry is sick. Profitability is at an all-time low and productivity growth over the last thirty years trails that of other significant industries by 25 per cent. Women make up only 12 per cent of the construction workforce and construction workers are 6 times more likely to die from suicide than a workplace incident.
Could a global pandemic provide a long awaited catalyst for real and lasting change to how projects are procured and delivered?
Join the Australian Constructors Association’s Chief Executive Officer, Jon Davies, as he shares his thoughts on the opportunity for change, the form it could take and what it might mean for contracts.
More information is available on this flyer.
REGISTER
Could a global pandemic provide a long awaited catalyst for real and lasting change to how projects are procured and delivered?
Join the Australian Constructors Association’s Chief Executive Officer, Jon Davies, as he shares his thoughts on the opportunity for change, the form it could take and what it might mean for contracts.
More information is available on this flyer.
REGISTER
National
SoCLA Virtual Christmas Trivia & Networking Event
Say farewell to the old year in a new way! Dust off your knowledge for a few rounds of trivia conducted by our professional Quizmaster. This event will be an evening of fun and networking.
You can register as an individual or form a team of 5 and compete against other teams to see who will be crowned! Swap tables during the breaks and network with other SoCLA Members.
Check out this video to see how the event works.
Limited numbers so register early to avoid missing the fun.
More information is available on this flyer.
You can register as an individual or form a team of 5 and compete against other teams to see who will be crowned! Swap tables during the breaks and network with other SoCLA Members.
Check out this video to see how the event works.
Limited numbers so register early to avoid missing the fun.
More information is available on this flyer.
National
SoCLA Leadership Series: Episode 1 – The Pinnacle (Chris Burke)
SoCLA is offering a complimentary series of Leadership webinars for our members with local experts who will share their own unique perspectives and insights on leadership practices that they have experienced through their careers and beyond.
This online series may particularly interest those involved in the SoCLA Mentoring Program, though all SoCLA members are welcome to attend.
Episode 1 features Chris Burke, Chief Counsel for the National Disability Insurance Agency. Chris is the only Australian or New Zealand woman to have climbed 10 out of 14 of the world’s highest peaks over 8,000m.
The webinar will be hosted on a new interactive forum, providing attendees the opportunity to ask questions, participate in polling and network with other attendees before and after the event.
We invite attendees to submit two questions for our guests to discuss.
The most thought-provoking and conversation-inspiring questions will be used to guide the conversation. Submit your questions before 5pm on 17 November.
More information is available on this flyer.
You will need to be logged in to register.
Please register here.
This online series may particularly interest those involved in the SoCLA Mentoring Program, though all SoCLA members are welcome to attend.
Episode 1 features Chris Burke, Chief Counsel for the National Disability Insurance Agency. Chris is the only Australian or New Zealand woman to have climbed 10 out of 14 of the world’s highest peaks over 8,000m.
The webinar will be hosted on a new interactive forum, providing attendees the opportunity to ask questions, participate in polling and network with other attendees before and after the event.
We invite attendees to submit two questions for our guests to discuss.
The most thought-provoking and conversation-inspiring questions will be used to guide the conversation. Submit your questions before 5pm on 17 November.
More information is available on this flyer.
You will need to be logged in to register.
Please register here.
Perth WA
Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA) – The definitive review
Join a panel of representatives from Resolution Institute, SoCLA and the MBA as they review and discuss in detail all of the key aspects of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment BCISP Bill as recently introduced to State Parliament.
Panellists: Lee Panotidis, Cathryn Greville, Deon Baddock and Bavani Rengasami
As COVID-19 restrictions apply there will be limited access to the venue, but on-line access will be available simultaneously.
Members are invited to join the event through this WebEx link shortly before the above time:
Please RSVP and register as we still need to record reservations and attendances for WA CPD requirements.
More information is available on this flyer.
Panellists: Lee Panotidis, Cathryn Greville, Deon Baddock and Bavani Rengasami
As COVID-19 restrictions apply there will be limited access to the venue, but on-line access will be available simultaneously.
Members are invited to join the event through this WebEx link shortly before the above time:
Please RSVP and register as we still need to record reservations and attendances for WA CPD requirements.
More information is available on this flyer.
Sydney National
"The Design and Building Practitioners Act, The proposed regulations and their implications"
This online webinar will be presented by Laina Chan and Ewan McKay.
More information is available on this flyer.
Please click here to register.
More information is available on this flyer.
Please click here to register.