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ALTACON is the largest legal + tech conference and expo in the Southern Hemisphere. Organised by the Australian Legal Technology Association, ALTACON 21 showcases the latest in Aussie legal technology and innovation. Join the who’s who of the legal + tech community in-person or virtually and connect with the people that can help drive your law firm or legal department forward.
As a supporting partner, ACC Australia's members can utilise the discount code ACCALTACON to receive $100 off their ticket price.
Corporate social responsibility and philanthropy are increasingly being acknowledged as a necessary component of modern corporate activity. As well as being good for the broader community, philanthropic activity can bring direct benefits to your company, including by increasing good will and reputation, improving employee engagement and building client loyalty.
This webinar presented by Darren Fittler, head of Gilbert + Tobin's Charities + Social Sector group, will explore the most common approaches to corporate philanthropy, including corporate foundation structures, and outline the key things to consider in deciding what approach is right for your company.
Due to the evolving COVID situation, ACC Australia has made the difficult decision to run this event virtually to ensure the safety of our members and stakeholders.
Stay tuned for more information on what the program and experience will entail!
Those that have already registered for the event will be contacted very shortly to update your registration.
Many businesses are heavily reliant upon casual employees, yet the rules relating to casual employment are currently in an unsatisfactory state of uncertainty. An appeal against the Full Federal Court decision in Rossato, which held that an employee engaged and paid as a casual was in fact a permanent employee (and entitled to entitlements associated with such employment including annual leave and paid carers/personal leave), will be heard by the High Court later this year. By some estimates, if the Rossato decision stands, it could cost business up to $14 billion in backpay. The Federal Government's Omnibus IR Bill (the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020) also seeks to bring some clarity to this vexed area.
In this seminar, Michael Byrnes will explore the decision in Rossato, its potential implications, and the attempts at a legislative fix. In doing so, the risks and costs to business will be considered, along with practical mitigation strategies.
Entering unfamiliar territory? – Speed networking with the Victorian Bar
For many in-house counsel, the Bar is a mysterious and unfamiliar place. In-house counsel will know the value that a barrister can bring to court litigation, but barristers can provide valuable pre-litigation support, independent advice, and strategic commercial acumen to avoid litigation, or to pursue alternative dispute resolution avenues.
This speed networking event is a great opportunity to meet with your in-house peers and a variety of commercial barristers at all levels in a fun and engaging way. For those new to in-house roles, it’s an opportunity to learn about how barristers can help you with your every-day and strategic legal problems.
Join your fellow Victorian in-house counsel for a night of canapes, drinks, door prizes and networking. Note that tickets are limited so register now to avoid missing out.
Pricing
Members: $15
Non-members: $25
Details
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Level 1, Owen Dixon Chambers East
205 William Street, Melbourne (Bar Council Chambers)
Please join us on Friday, March 26 at 10:00 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) for ACC's Asia-Pacific Virtual Speed Networking event! In 60 minutes, you'll meet and have the opportunity to connect with at least five like-minded peers at this structured-but-fun virtual event. Registration is required so register below
We miss you! We know that many of you aren’t back in the city, so we thought we’d come to you instead.
As part of our series of small, casual, COVID-safe, neighbourhood catch-ups across Melbourne (and beyond) in the coming weeks, and the next in Brighton on Wednesday 17 March. Come over for a hump day drink and chat, we’d love to see you.
The event is free for ACC members (drinks are self-funded) but we do ask that you register as it is a venue requirement, and numbers are capped. If Brighton is a bit of a hike from your home base, keep a look out in this What’s Happening newsletter as we have future pop-up events planned around Melbourne.
We miss you! We know that many of you aren’t back in the city, so we thought we’d come to you instead.
As part of our series of small, casual, COVID-safe, neighbourhood catch-ups across Melbourne (and beyond) in the coming weeks, and the next in Camberwell on Wednesday 17 March. Come over for a hump day drink and chat, we’d love to see you.
The event is free for ACC members (drinks are self-funded) but we do ask that you register as it is a venue requirement, and numbers are capped. If Camberwell is a bit of a hike from your home base, keep a look out in this What’s Happening newsletter as we have future pop-up events planned around Melbourne.
We miss you! We know that many of you aren’t back in the city, so we thought we’d come to you instead.
We’re launching a series of small, casual, COVID-safe, neighbourhood catch-ups across Sydney (and beyond). Come over for a drink and chat, we’d love to see you.
The event is free for ACC members (drinks are self-funded) but we do ask that you register as it is a venue requirement, and numbers are capped.
We miss you! We know that many of you aren’t back in the city, so we thought we’d come to you instead.
We’re launching a series of small, casual, COVID-safe, neighbourhood catch-ups across Sydney (and beyond). Come over for a drink and chat, we’d love to see you.
The event is free for ACC members (drinks are self-funded) but we do ask that you register as it is a venue requirement, and numbers are capped.