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
The Present and Future of Collaborative Contracting
SoCLA's Young Constructors Committee presents a "campfire conversation" on 18 July 2018 between leading commercial and legal experts who will share their views and answer your questions on the present and future of collaborative contracting. The event will involve nuanced discussion of the benefits, challenges and future of so-called "collaborative" and "adversarial" contracting, by reference to commercial and legal drivers, project performance and recent endorsements of collaborative contracting by government.
More information is available on this flyer.
More information is available on this flyer.
Brisbane QLD
The Great Debate 2018 "Best enjoyed in 2030 ... Robots are the future of the Construction Professions"
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 the future of the construction professions.
Online registrations for this event have now closed
Online registrations for this event have now closed
National
SoCLA Video Conference with John Murray AM
The Society is pleased to host John Murray AM. He will speak to our members on his final report on the security of payment laws (publicly released on 21 May 2018). The report is the culmination of more than a year long process and makes 86 recommendations.
He will summarise his recommendations and explain his thinking on key areas.
Mr Murray will present live in Melbourne, with his presentation being video-streamed to venues in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.
Further details are in this flyer
Please click here to rsvp
He will summarise his recommendations and explain his thinking on key areas.
Mr Murray will present live in Melbourne, with his presentation being video-streamed to venues in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.
Further details are in this flyer
Please click here to rsvp
Brisbane QLD
Modern Slavery in the Construction Industry
Please note this event is on Wednesday 20 June not Tuesday 19 June as originally advertised
In 2018 the Commonwealth Parliament will pass a Modern Slavery Act requiring businesses with a certain turnover (presently anticipated as being $100m per annum) to audit and annually report to the Australian government on their supply chains, ensuring that there are no aspects of slavery or labour exploitation practices within. The construction industry is a key area of concern because of its sometimes lengthy and intricate supply chains, particularly in relation to building materials. The audit and compliance processes are quite extensive and require very specialised skill sets in a human rights and organisational auditing framework.
We invite you to join us for an evening seminar to learn more about this very significant change in law and business practices and the implications for your business.
Please use the REGISTER tab on this page to RSVP.
In 2018 the Commonwealth Parliament will pass a Modern Slavery Act requiring businesses with a certain turnover (presently anticipated as being $100m per annum) to audit and annually report to the Australian government on their supply chains, ensuring that there are no aspects of slavery or labour exploitation practices within. The construction industry is a key area of concern because of its sometimes lengthy and intricate supply chains, particularly in relation to building materials. The audit and compliance processes are quite extensive and require very specialised skill sets in a human rights and organisational auditing framework.
We invite you to join us for an evening seminar to learn more about this very significant change in law and business practices and the implications for your business.
Please use the REGISTER tab on this page to RSVP.
Melbourne VIC
Retirement of the Honourable Justice Vickery
You are invited to join us to mark the retirement of
The Honourable Justice Vickery
Judge-in-charge of the Technology, Engineering and Construction List, Supreme Court of Victoria
Patron of
The Society of Construction Law Australia and Melbourne TEC Chambers
Please use the register tab to rsvp.
The Honourable Justice Vickery
Judge-in-charge of the Technology, Engineering and Construction List, Supreme Court of Victoria
Patron of
The Society of Construction Law Australia and Melbourne TEC Chambers
Please use the register tab to rsvp.
Brisbane QLD
Transparency, Efficiency, Enforceability and Diversity Seminar
Members in Queensland may be interested in attending the second event in 2018 of the International Arbitration Series, a joint initiative of the CIArb Australia and Federal Court of Australia.
To be held in Brisbane, the seminar will be broadcast across Australia via the FCA court network.
Please note while the event is free for CIArb members and guests, registrations are essential.
Addressed by a distinguished chair and panel, the topics of the seminar will focus on Transparency, Efficiency, Enforceability and Diversity.
More information is available on this flyer.
To be held in Brisbane, the seminar will be broadcast across Australia via the FCA court network.
Please note while the event is free for CIArb members and guests, registrations are essential.
Addressed by a distinguished chair and panel, the topics of the seminar will focus on Transparency, Efficiency, Enforceability and Diversity.
More information is available on this flyer.
International
Entries Close for the Brooking Prize
Entries for the Brooking Prize close at 4.00 pm Sydney time today
Perth WA
NAWIC Event - BIM and the Big Picture
Please join NAWIC to hear three key speakers offer a high level overview of BIM as an integral part of the design and delivery process for the new Optus Stadium.
A panel discussion, drinks and canapes will follow.
More information is available on this flyer.
A panel discussion, drinks and canapes will follow.
More information is available on this flyer.
National
Video Conference - Airport Infrastructure Projects
Join us at an interactive panel discussion on Airport Infrastructure Projects.
More information (including RSVP details) is available on this flyer
More information (including RSVP details) is available on this flyer
Perth WA
The Wild West - The Good The Bad and The Ugly?
Join the Society of Construction Law Australia, Master Builders Association of Western Australia and Consult Australia for a public discussion about the current state of contracting practices on construction projects in Western Australia.