Annual ADR Conference

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Tuesday 17 July

Law Society House, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane

6 CPD

points

2012

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Divided into two separately bookable seminars, the Annual Alternative

Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference explores challenges faced by

lawyers who change hats; ADR in the mining, sugar and insurance

industries; mediation in public sectors including tax and defence;

family law; arbitration and ethical issues in ADR.

Program

Tuesday 17 July 2012

8.30am–8.55am

Registration

MORNING SEMINAR

8.55am–9.00am

Welcome remarks

Chair: Khory McCormick, Partner, Minter Ellison and Chair, Queensland Law Society Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

9.00am–9.30am

Opening address

Speaker: The Honourable Attorney General Jarrod Bleijie

9.30am–10.15am

Challenges for lawyers who change hats

In the context of lawyers who change hats to mediate or negotiate, there are skills and qualities beyond legal training that need to be acquired. The speaker will explore essential mediation and negotiation skills that usurp adversarial traits of lawyers who are used to fighting their client’s case; effective communication as opposed to legal opinion; and the generation of options and solutions as opposed to adhering to rigid legal principles.

Speaker: Doug Murphy SC, Barrister, Queensland Bar

10.15am–10.30am

Morning tea

10.30am–11.30am

ADR in the mining sector and primary industries

Are there any statutory dispute resolution schemes relevant to industries covered by primary industries? How are disputes managed in the mining sector? What is the process involved for the engagement of mediators in the mining and primary industries? Covering these questions, this session focuses on mediation processes and practices.

Speakers: Rowena McNally, Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Mediator, Solicitor and Former Commissioner, Sugar Industry; Robert Milbourne, Partner, Norton Rose;

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11.30am–12.30pm

Mediation in the public sector

Attend this session to gain insight into how the Australian Defence Department’s in-house ADR program works, as well as how ADR processes are used in the resolution of disputes commonly dealt with by the Australian Taxation Office. A lawyer with mediation experience in dealing with public sector related disputes will join the panel to discuss their experience and offer tips.

Speakers: Carol Bowen, Fairness and Resolution Practitioner,

Fairness and Resolution Centre – Qld, Department of Defence;

Nick Westerink, Assistant Commissioner Legal Services, Australia Taxation Office; Ann Taylor, Senior Lawyer, Queensland Government

Chair: Tom Stodulka, Mediator Solicitor, Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

12.30pm–1.15pm

Lunch

12.45pm–1.15pm

Registration

AFTERNOON SEMINAR

1.15pm–2.45pm

STREAM A – Family Law

STREAM B – Arbitration

Certificates under section 601 –

impact on parties, practitioners

and the mediation process

This is a case study-based participative and informative session on the impact of certificates under section 601 of the Family Law Act 1975, the relevant process and its requirements for family dispute resolution practitioners. The session will be followed by a panel discussion.

Speakers: Mieke Brandon, Co-Author of Mediating with Families and Trainer; Linda Kochanski, Assistant Professor and Co Director Dispute Resolution Centre, Bond University and Mediator; John Thynne, Director – Forensics, Vincents Chartered Accountants

Chair: Mike Emerson, Principal, Brisbane Mediations and Emerson Family Lawyers and Accredited Specialist – Family Law (Qld)

Overview of current trends

in arbitration

Exploring recent domestic and international developments in arbitration, Robert Wensley QC will discuss the future of arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution process.

Speaker: Robert Wensley QC, Barrister, Queensland Bar

Chair: Khory McCormick, Partner, Minter Ellison and Chair,

Queensland Law Society Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

2.45pm–3.15pm

Afternoon tea

3.15pm–4.15pm

Ethical issues and ADR

As ethical framework for the legal profession continues to evolve, a range of ethical issues such as confidentiality, conflict of interests and disclosure arising in ADR practice requires a closer look. Against the background of the current National Mediator Accreditation System’s approach to standards and ethical issues, this session focuses on ethical dilemmas arising in the context of mediation practice.

Speakers: Professor Laurence Boulle, Bond University;

Stafford Shepherd, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Queensland Law Society

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4.15pm–5.00pm

The role ADR plays in native title;

an Indigenous service provider perspective

3 June 2012 marks the twentieth anniversary of the historic High Court judgment in Mabo (no. 2.). This presentation examines the importance of ADR in an evolving jurisprudence involving multi-party proceedings attempting to reconcile diverse, longstanding interests. The paper will provide a brief overview of the complex legal, social and historical issues associated with the resolution of native title matters; the various institutions that have a statutory ADR role to perform; and the unique challenges that beset inter and intra-Indigenous dispute resolution.

Speaker: Kevin Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland South Native Title Services

5.00pm

Closing remarks

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Program information

The venue

The Queensland Law Society is proud to present the Annual ADR Conference. The conference will be held Law Society House, Level 2, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane. Located in the heart of the business district close to hotels and transport.

Registration

Registration is on Level 2 and all sessions will be held in the Auditorium.

Registration entitlements

Full-day registration includes: • attendance at all sessions

• morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea • USB stick with papers (where supplied)

for conference sessions. Half-day registration includes:

• attendance at morning or afternoon sessions • morning or afternoon tea

• USB stick with papers (where supplied) for conference sessions.

Close of registration

Close of earlybird registration (with accompanying payment) is Tuesday 19 June 2012. Standard registration (with accompanying payment) must be received by Friday 13 July 2012.

Cancellation policy and transfers

Please refer to the Queensland Law Society event’s policy at qls.com.au for guidelines on conference registration, cancellations and transfers.

A green initiative for Queensland Law Society

Queensland Law Society is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and impact on the environment. Papers and presentations (where supplied by the presenter) will be distributed to delegates electronically 72 hours prior to the conference date. Papers and presentations (where supplied by the presenter) will also be provided to delegates on the day of the conference on a USB memory stick.

Name badges

Your name badge is your passport to access all sessions of your registration, morning and afternoon tea and lunch. Please ensure your badge is visible at all times.

Delegates with special requirements

Please indicate on the registration form or online.

CPD points – Queensland Law Society

The Annual ADR Conference attracts 6 CPD points for the full day – 3 CPD points per half day attendance. Please note that the core compulsory point for Professional Skills and Practical Legal Ethics for 2012/2013 CPD year are on offer within the program.

Specialist Accreditation points

Specialist Accreditation points are now self-assessed. For further information, please contact the Society’s Specialist Accreditation Manager at [email protected] or phone 07 3842 5926.

Parking

Parking is available at Secure Parking, 192 Ann Street (opposite Law Society House), Brisbane, phone 07 3221 9892 and at King George Square Car Park, entrance via Roma Street or Adelaide Street and exit Roma Street only, Brisbane, phone 07 3403 8888. Note: Please contact car parking station for further information on prices. Parking is subject to availability.

Accommodation

Special delegate accommodation rates have been negotiated with Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane. To book accommodation, please contact Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane on 07 3001 9888 or

[email protected]. Negotiated accommodation rates at the Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane are as follows (inc GST):

• Studio room – $200

• One bedroom apartment – $240. These rates are inclusive of 10% GST and subject to availability. The rates are valid for occupancy on a single, twin or double basis. To receive these rates please contact the Hotel directly and state that you would like to book at Queensland Law Society preferred rates.

Included with Accommodation bookings are: • complimentary internet for

3 hours per calendar day • complimentary local phone calls • complimentary local newspaper, daily.

Privacy

Queensland Law Society (the Society) respects your privacy and is committed to the Information Privacy Principles contained in the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). The Society collects personal information about you to provide services to you, to improve the quality of those services, and to provide you with information about other services we offer. For these purposes, we may disclose your personal information to organisations to whom we outsource functions such as market research and to our service entities. The Society also uses this information to conduct research for the development of educational and professional programs.

At any event held by the Society, your image may be photographed or filmed at any time throughout the event. We may use, publish or reproduce your image or recording of you in any form of communication material to promote the Society’s services and to report on its events through its publications and resource material including our Annual Report, Proctor, Twitter and Facebook pages. Your consent to the use of your image in full or part for any Society related purpose is taken to be given by attending this event. The Society takes reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is not exposed to misuse, loss or unauthorised access. Any image or recording of you that is published may be transferred overseas and by completing this application and attending the event, you agree to this transfer. Business details and personal information provided on this form may be transferred and stored overseas to administer such services and communications to you. By completing this application, you agree to this transfer. In accordance with the Electronic Transactions

(Queensland) Act 2001, the Society may

provide notices or correspondence to you by electronic communication. By completing this application, your consent to this form of contact is taken to be given.

Should you not wish to have your image photographed or filmed, please contact the Society at [email protected] to advise that you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.

If, at any time, you would prefer that the Society did not use or disclose your personal information, including your image, please contact the Society at [email protected]. If your details change or you wish to access the information the Society holds about you, please contact the Society on 1300 FOR QLS (1300 367 757).

Disclaimer

Queensland Law Society reserves the right to substitute program sessions and/or speakers or cancel sessions/programs where necessary. All details are correct as at 20 April 2012.

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Registration form/Tax invoice

Annual ADR Conference 2012

Tuesday 17 July 2012 | Law Society House, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane.

Payment Please note that full payment must accompany registration

Course codes 120717

Resource code 120717AD _120717D_{(DVD full-day)}(DVD morning) 120717BD (DVD afternoon) Total payment (inc GST)

My cheque payable to Queensland Law Society Inc is enclosed Please debit my credit card (Diners Club is not accepted)

Visa Mastercard QLS Amex Amex Card number

Cardholder name

Expiry date / Amount $ Cardholder signature

Delegate information

Queensland Law Society member number First name Last name Organisation Postal address City/Town Postcode Phone (bh) Fax Email

Special dietary requirements

Register online at qls.com.au/events.html

Please note: Earlybird registration closes 19 June 2012 and is only available to Queensland Law Society members and members and/or staff of endorsing organisations. There is no earlybird rate for non-members. Standard registration closes 13 July 2012.

All prices include GST. This document will be a tax invoice for GST purposes when you make payment. Please retain a copy of this for GST records.

Member registration

FULL-DAY conference registration

Earlybird full-day by 19 June 2012 $620 Standard full-day by 13 July 2012 $760

HALF-DAY conference registration

Earlybird half-day by 19 June 2012 $350 Standard half-day by 13 July 2012 $380 I will attend the _{morning session} _{afternoon session}

Can’t attend? Consider ordering the DVD

Member resource order

Earlybird full-day by 19 June 2012 $620 Earlybird half-day by 19 June 2012 $350 Standard full-day n/a $760 Standard half-day n/a $380 I wish to order the _{morning session} _{afternoon session}

Non-member resource order

Standard full-day n/a $970 Standard half-day n/a $605 I wish to order the _{morning session} _{afternoon session}

Non-member registration

FULL-DAY conference registration

Standard full-day by 13 July 2012 $970

HALF-DAY conference registration

Standard half-day by 13 July 2012 $605 I will attend the _{morning session} _{afternoon session}

Location

I will attend in person at Law Society House

I will attend by videoconference (please tick preferred location) Atherton Gladstone Redcliffe Beenleigh Gold Coast Rockhampton Bundaberg Gympie Sunshine Coast Cairns Hervey Bay Surfers Paradise Cannonvale Ipswich Toowoomba Dalby Mackay Townsville

Endorsing organisations

LawAsia Australian Mediation Association Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators