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After what has been a hectic year which included bushfires, a pandemic, lockdowns and more legal issues than you could poke a stick at, the Tasmanian Division of ACC Australia believes it is prime time to we celebrated the achievements of our profession and the important role that we have played for our organisations.

Come and join us and your colleagues for a drink and some nibbles in a COVID safe environment at Botanica where we are able to sit, relax and enjoy quality time away from your home office.

Join us on Thursday 10 December for an event not to be missed!

  
AUSTRALIAN CORPORATE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (ACLA) TRADING AS
ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL (ACC) AUSTRALIA
ACN 003 186 767 
 
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 
 
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of ACLA trading as ACC Australia (“the Company”) will be held via video-conference on Friday 20 November 2020 at 13.00pm AEDT. 

NOTE: Members that are registered for the ACC Australia In-house Legal Virtual Conference will be able to access the AGM as part of the conference. 
 
AGENDA 

Ordinary Business
Resolution 1: Minutes of the Previous Annual General Meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on 14 November 2019.
Resolution 2: Receipt of Financial Statements and Reports 
To receive and consider the financial statements and reports of the Directors and of the Auditor for the year ended 30 June 2020.

General Business
To transact any other business, which may be brought forward in accordance with the ACNC Act 2012, the Corporations Act 2001 or the Constitution of the Company.
 

Year in Review
A presentation on the achievements and challenges of the 2020 financial year followed by a question and answer session.
 
By order of the Board 
 

Stephanie Freeman

Company Secretary
Dated: 15 September 2020 

Enclosures:

1. Minutes from Annual General Meeting held on 14 November 2019
2. Proxy Form 
3. Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2020 

Join the ACC VIC Committee for another informal virtual social gathering on Thursday October 22, or Grand Final Eve.

You'll be matched up in small groups and given the opportunity to socialise with your in-house colleagues over a coffee. Please come camera ready, wearing your team colours and ready to chat!

Thursday 22 October, 2020

11am - 11:45am

Please note that this event is limited to current ACC Members only. 

Join as Madgwicks Lawyers Workplace Relations & Safety Partner Luisa Gonzaga delves into what employers and their officers can learn from the first ever industrial manslaughter prosecution against Brisbane Auto Recycling Pty Ltd in June this year.
 
In this interactive and informative webinar, Luisa will:

•    Provide a brief summary of the duties under the W/OHS laws
•    Provide an update on manslaughter laws, how they will operate and who will (and not) be caught
•    Delve into the Brisbane Auto Recycling Pty Ltd case and look into what went wrong and the lessons we can learn from this case
•    Provide some practical tips 

Please note: If your company/organisation is deemed to be a competitor of the host organisation for this event, you may be excluded from attending this event. If you believe there may be a conflict or are uncertain, please enquire with ACC Australia.

Registrations for this event are being managed by Madgwicks directly.

A few of the topics that will be discussed are as follows:

• Challenges due to the Covid-19 Pandemic
• Employment Challenges
• Negotiation Challenges
• Cultural Challenges

The Australian Corporate Lawyer Awards (ACLAs) are in-house legal awards, designed to recognise excellence in the provision of legal services and the contribution made by in-house lawyers, whether in corporate, government or not-for-profit legal departments.

With four new categories providing us the opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our membership, there are now even more examples of excellence to showcase. With record numbers of high calibre nominations, our panel of 48 judges have had an unenviable task to determine the finalists.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year we are unable to proceed with our planned in-person gala awards dinner, but fear not, the ACLAs will go on! 

In 2020, we are creating new ways to shine a light on the importance of the the in-house lawyer and the role they play within their organisations. We are excited about delivering the ACLAs virtually as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the finalists and award winners on a global stage. This year there are no limits on how many people can attend – friends, families, colleagues are all welcome to join us.

Support your colleagues in the profession.

The ACLA Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday 18, November 2020 from 5.30 -7.30 AEST.

Please note: Registrations to the 2020 In-house Legal Virtual Conference include access to the Awards Cermony.

So, join us from your lounge, office or boardroom for a couple of hours of celebration, entertainment and award giving.

Amanda J. Scott, specialises in stress management and helps people identify which of the eight types of stress they have the most difficulty with, and which of their strengths they can call upon to turn negative stress into positive stress. This is key to remaining more calm, in-control, confident, happy and productive under pressure. 

Amanda’s approach is unique and in this webinar she will demonstrate how stress is the symptom and not the cause, will provide clarity on how the stress got there and provide you with tools to reconnect you to your inner strength. 

Most importantly, Amanda will provide vital tips that are immediately accessible to help you deal with anxiety, overwhelm and fear and develop a new mindset for dealing with stress.

The NSW Division Social Committee will be hosting a virtual social catch up for our NSW members to get together and break up the working week.

You'll be matched up in small breakout groups and given the opportunity to socialise with your in-house colleagues over a coffee or tea, whilst exchanging tips on how to manage legal matters remotely.

Please come camera ready and ready to chat!

Friday 18 September, 2020

11am - 11:45am

Please note that this event is limited to current ACC Members only.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association trading as Association of Corporate Counsel Australia (ACC Australia) - New South Wales Division, will be held at 6 pm on Wednesday, 23 September 2020.

AGENDA

Given current social distancing restrictions the 2020 AGM will be held virtually, please register to indicate your attendance and receive dial in details. 

The ethical challenges faced by in-house lawyers are unique. This presentation looks at some common in-house pitfalls and dilemmas and discusses ways to avoid walking on the wrong side of the sometimes imperceptible ethical line.