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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Melbourne VIC
"Quantum meruit following repudiation – what you need to know about Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd"
The Society of Construction Law Australia & King & Wood Mallesons invite you to a presentation on "Quantum meruit following repudiation – what you need to know about Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd" by Tim Margetts QC.
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Brisbane QLD
The Great Debate 2019 "The only winners in Brisbane's redevelopment are the lawyers"
SoCLA's Young Constructors Committee are thrilled to present this year’s Great Debate.
Please join us for a light hearted evening to watch our two teams debate who is really benefiting from all this development, presented by a number of esteemed speakers.
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Please join us for a light hearted evening to watch our two teams debate who is really benefiting from all this development, presented by a number of esteemed speakers.
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Sydney NSW
SoCLA Annual General Meeting
The Society Annual General Meeting will be held at 5:00 pm AEST at Piper Alderman, Level 23, Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place.
The Notice of Annual General Meeting, including dial in details, is available here.
The Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting can be found here.
The Chair's Report can be found here.
The Treasurer's Report is here.
The Notice of Annual General Meeting, including dial in details, is available here.
The Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting can be found here.
The Chair's Report can be found here.
The Treasurer's Report is here.
Perth WA
The Importance of Building your Personal Brand - Speed Networking
NAWIC, WGE and SOCLA invite you to a social evening of speed networking around the theme of ‘Building your Personal Brand’.
This event is open to men and women working at all levels within the industry.
Tickets: $20, members and non-members welcome
Tickets available from nawic.com.au
Contact: waevents@nawic.com.au for further information
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This event is open to men and women working at all levels within the industry.
Tickets: $20, members and non-members welcome
Tickets available from nawic.com.au
Contact: waevents@nawic.com.au for further information
More information is available on this flyer.
National
Standard Form Construction Contracts – Key Issues and Developments in Australia and Overseas
The Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth venues are now at capacity. Thank you for your interest in this event.
The Society is pleased to present an interactive panel discussion on ‘Standard Form Construction Contracts – Key Issues and Developments in Australia and Overseas.’
The Society has arranged for a number of prominent speakers to contribute to this event (in person at their location and via video conference for all other venues) - it promises to be an informative and interesting evening.
Confirmed speakers and topics are as follows:
Dr Donald Charrett (Melbourne) - FIDIC – Recent Developments and Key Tips and Traps
Steven Evans (Brisbane) - NEC Suite of Contracts – Recent Developments and Key Tips and Traps
Professor Ian Bailey AM SC (Sydney) - AS11000 – Status update
Donna Charlesworth (Perth) - Australian Standard forms of contracting – key trends in Western Australia
More information, including time, location and rsvp details are available on this flyer.
Please note the SoCLA online registration system is only for the Sydney event.
The Society is pleased to present an interactive panel discussion on ‘Standard Form Construction Contracts – Key Issues and Developments in Australia and Overseas.’
The Society has arranged for a number of prominent speakers to contribute to this event (in person at their location and via video conference for all other venues) - it promises to be an informative and interesting evening.
Confirmed speakers and topics are as follows:
Dr Donald Charrett (Melbourne) - FIDIC – Recent Developments and Key Tips and Traps
Steven Evans (Brisbane) - NEC Suite of Contracts – Recent Developments and Key Tips and Traps
Professor Ian Bailey AM SC (Sydney) - AS11000 – Status update
Donna Charlesworth (Perth) - Australian Standard forms of contracting – key trends in Western Australia
More information, including time, location and rsvp details are available on this flyer.
Please note the SoCLA online registration system is only for the Sydney event.
Perth WA
International Arbitration Panel Event
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is honoured to host this panel discussion which features prominent experts in the field of international arbitration.
Come along to hear about recent developments in the Asia-Pacific region including the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative on international arbitrations as well as what can and is being done to increase Australia’s profile as a seat of arbitration.
There will be an opportunity to put questions to our esteemed panel and moderator on the evening.
More information and rsvp details are available on this flyer.
Come along to hear about recent developments in the Asia-Pacific region including the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative on international arbitrations as well as what can and is being done to increase Australia’s profile as a seat of arbitration.
There will be an opportunity to put questions to our esteemed panel and moderator on the evening.
More information and rsvp details are available on this flyer.
Sydney NSW
Fostering a sustainable construction sector: the NSW Government Action Plan
Online registration for this event has closed.
Please email to see if places are still available.
The NSW Government Construction Leadership Group (CLG), a forum of leaders from all the key NSW Government agencies engaged in the delivery of the large, long term pipeline of infrastructure investment in NSW, has been established to drive reform across government in the development, procurement and delivery of infrastructure and building projects. In June 2018, the CLG published the NSW Government Action Plan which recognises that the NSW Government can only achieve its infrastructure objectives in partnership with the private sector.
Sonya Campbell will discuss the work being done by the CLG to turn the 10 commitments in the Action Plan into a program of specific measures to be rolled out progressively by the CLG, including development of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline and Portal, Procurement Method Guidelines, Guidance on Security for Construction Projects and Interactive Tendering Process Guidelines.
More information is available on this flyer.
Please email to see if places are still available.
The NSW Government Construction Leadership Group (CLG), a forum of leaders from all the key NSW Government agencies engaged in the delivery of the large, long term pipeline of infrastructure investment in NSW, has been established to drive reform across government in the development, procurement and delivery of infrastructure and building projects. In June 2018, the CLG published the NSW Government Action Plan which recognises that the NSW Government can only achieve its infrastructure objectives in partnership with the private sector.
Sonya Campbell will discuss the work being done by the CLG to turn the 10 commitments in the Action Plan into a program of specific measures to be rolled out progressively by the CLG, including development of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline and Portal, Procurement Method Guidelines, Guidance on Security for Construction Projects and Interactive Tendering Process Guidelines.
More information is available on this flyer.
Melbourne VIC
Disaster Recovery – Public Policy, Engineering, and Legal Perspectives
Online registration for this event has now closed. Please email if you wish to attend.
If you have registered and are no longer able to attend, please email
SoCLA's Young Constructors Committee and Consult Australia's FutureNet are presenting a panel event on 5 June 2019. It will provide in-depth insights and lessons learned regarding disaster recovery in Victoria and elsewhere from public policy, engineering and legal perspectives.
More information is available on this flyer.
If you have registered and are no longer able to attend, please email
SoCLA's Young Constructors Committee and Consult Australia's FutureNet are presenting a panel event on 5 June 2019. It will provide in-depth insights and lessons learned regarding disaster recovery in Victoria and elsewhere from public policy, engineering and legal perspectives.
More information is available on this flyer.
Melbourne VIC
Defects on large-scale construction projects – what you need to know following recent cases including Opal and Lacrosse
Online registration for this event has now closed. Please email mong.tongkummark@corrs.com.au if you wish to attend.
This presentation will provide a refresher on the law surrounding defects and rectification issues on large-scale construction projects with a focus on lessons learned from recent case studies such as the cladding issues on the Lacrosse building in Melbourne and structural issues on the Opal building in Sydney.
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This presentation will provide a refresher on the law surrounding defects and rectification issues on large-scale construction projects with a focus on lessons learned from recent case studies such as the cladding issues on the Lacrosse building in Melbourne and structural issues on the Opal building in Sydney.
More information is available on this flyer.
Brisbane QLD
Building Networks that work
Networking is made up of more than just a string of contacts. You need a plan with a specific focus that will help you pursue the kind of relationships that move you closer to your objectives. There is also no one size fits all approach – everyone has a personal style so therefore you need to design an approach that will work for you.
This seminar will be conducted by Sue-Ella Prodonovich, one of Australia's leading advisors on business development and marketing for professional services.
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Online registration for this event has now closed. Please email if you wish to attend.
This seminar will be conducted by Sue-Ella Prodonovich, one of Australia's leading advisors on business development and marketing for professional services.
More information is available on this flyer.
Online registration for this event has now closed. Please email if you wish to attend.