2027 Federal Law Conference | 12 February 2027, Canberra
Registrations
Early bird registrations are now open
Join us on Friday, 12 February 2027, in Canberra for a full day exploring the key issues shaping federal legal practice.
Formerly the Commonwealth Law Conference, the event will bring together leading practitioners and members of the judiciary for expert presentations, engaging panel discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
Register now and secure the early bird rate.
We look forward to welcoming you to Canberra!
Early Bird Registration
Available between 9:00 am Friday, 31 July 2026 and 5:00 pm, Friday, 30 October 2026.
FDRS Member
Full Day
AU$ 425
- Access to full conference and daily catering
- 1x ticket to the Conference networking function
- All speaker provided materials
Non Member
Full Day
AU$ 575
- Access to full conference and daily catering
- 1x ticket to the Conference networking function
- All speaker provided materials
Optional add-ons
Networking Event
(Guest Ticket)
The networking event is held following the conference at the conference venue.
Please note, this is included in the full conference ticket price
AU$ 20 per ticket
Terms and conditions
Name badge
Each delegate will receive a name badge when they arrive at the registration desk onsite. The badge will be your official pass to obtain entry to all sessions and social function/s. You are responsible for having your badge with you at all times and it must be clearly visible to obtain entry to the sessions.
Program amendments
Any representations made by the LCA, or information provided by the LCA in respect of an event is current and accurate to best of the LCA’s knowledge, at the time that the representation is made, or information provided. To the extent permitted by law, including the Australian Consumer Law, the LCA does not make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information. Although every effort will be made to keep presentations as represented, the LCA reserves the right to make any reasonably necessary changes to the program, including:
- altering the scheduled dates;
- changing the location of events;
- substituting any of the speakers for any event; and
- cancelling the event.
Payment options
Credit/Debit card
Accepted credit/debit cards are Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Credit/debit card transaction fees will be paid by the registrant in addition to the above registration fees.
Other payment options
Alternative payment method is electronic fund transfer.
Please choose Payment via Invoice while processing your registration. Please contact the Law Council of Australia via email at fdrsevents@lawcouncil.au or phone on 02 6246 3737 for any questions.
Cancellations and refunds
If a registered attendee cancels or does not attend the LCA event other than for a reason that relates to the Non-excludable Consumer Obligations, for example where the registered attendee cancels or does not attend due to a change in the registered attendee's own circumstances, the following policy applies;
Cancellations must be notified in writing to fdrsevents@lawcouncil.au.
Cancellations received before Monday, 13 January 2027 (30 days prior to the conference) will receive a full refund.
Cancellations received on or after Monday, 13 January 2027 are not eligible for a refund.
Delegate substitutions may be made at any time subject to the communication to, and approval by, the LCA (which cannot be unreasonably withheld). If a replacement delegate is not a section member, the non-member fee will apply, and the difference must be paid within 24 hours or prior to the event, whichever is sooner.
Invoices have a payment term of 14 days from the date of issue. Full payment of invoices must be settled prior to the event.
Registrations received within 14 days of the commencement of the event need to be settled within 24 hours or prior to the event, whichever is sooner.
Failure to make payment as required may result in cancellation of registration.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
It is the responsibility of the individual member to determine whether CPD points can be earned for an attendance of an
event hosted by the sections of the LCA, as the mandatory CPD requirements vary between each State and Territory. Please refer to your relevant State and Territory Law Society in advance of the event for further information.
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the event and book your travel, you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include:
- Loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the event or through the cancellation of the event,
- Loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason,
- Loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason, including airline or related services strikes within Australia,
- Failure to utilise tours or pre-booked arrangements due to airline delay,
- Force Majeure or any other reason,
- Medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover),
- Loss or damage to personal property,
- Additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered,
- Medical expenses.
The organisers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.
Code of conduct
The Host and Organiser of the Immigration Law Conference 2027 (the “Event”) reserve the right to remove from the venue/event at any time any attendee deemed to be causing, or potentially causing, a disturbance or exhibiting disruptive or inappropriate behaviour. Such removal does not constitute a right to refund of any fees paid.
