2025 Hunter Valley Family Law Conference

THURSDAY 21 August 2025

Evening

Welcome drinks & wine tasting

FRIDAY, 22 AUGUST 2025

8.00am – 8.30am

Registration 

9.00am to 4.30pm

Conference Day 1 – Convention Centre - Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included

Topics Include:

• His Honour Chief Justice Alstergren AO (FCFCOA) - State of the Nation
• His Honour Justice Austin (FCFCOA) - Property Reforms
• Her Honour Judge Howe & Her Honour Judge Murdoch - Ethics & Legal Practice
• Ian Oppermann - Use of AI in Family Law
• Brent Waters (Consultant Child Psychologist) - Great Expectations
• Interactive Role Play

6.00pm – 7.00pm

Conference Dinner, Pre-Drinks & Canapes - Marquee Courtyard

7.00pm – 12.00pm

Conference Ball - Lakeside Marquee - 3 Course meal, drinks and live music

SUNDAY, 23  AUGUST 2025

9.00am to 1.00pm

Conference Day 2 – Convention Centre - Morning tea included

Topics Include:

• His Honour Judge Betts & Her Honour Judge Carty (FCFCOA) - Persuasive Advocacy: Preparation, Priorities
• Her Honour Judge Beckhouse (FCFCOA) - Are Arrangements Safe Enough 
• His Honour Justice Campton & His Honour Justice Schonell (FCFCOA) - Latest and Greatest

REGISTRATION FEES

Seminar & dinner enrolment per person:

Seminar Includes: morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Friday; morning tea on Saturday; and online access to conference papers.

Dinner Includes: three course dinner, beverages and entertainment.

$700

Seminar only enrolment per person

Seminar Includes: morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Friday; morning tea on Saturday; and online access to conference papers.

Dinner only enrolment per person

Dinner Includes: three course dinner, beverages and entertainment.

$600

$100

Register and pay now as places are limited.

Registrations close Friday, 8 August 2025

Register by 30 June 2025 for entry into the Early Bird Prize Draw

Please use the above link for all registration, including individual tickets, group registration and additional dinner tickets

Early Bird Prize: Free registration to the 2026 Hunter Valley Family Law Conference, including the conference dinner, for one delegate.

Prize will be drawn at 9.00am on 21 August 2025 at the commencement of the 2025 conference.

Winner needs to be present to claim the prize.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Thursday, 21 August 2025

Informal Welcome and Cocktail Reception Includes free wine-tasting and cocktail finger food 

Dress: Business attire / Smart casual

Friday, 22 August 2025

Conference Dinner

Includes: pre-drinks and canapes, three course dinner and beverages.

Entertainment by the Baker Boys 

Dress: Formal Attire  

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

To be eligible for the below discounted rates for Thursday and Friday night, accommodation must be booked directly with Oaks Resort Hunter Valley via the link: 

The code HVFLPACONF is to be used to secure the discount.

The following rates are available to conference delegates (subject to availability):

One Bedroom Villa

$259 per night incl breakfast (rate for one guest)

Maximum occupancy – 2 persons

One Bedroom Premier Villa

$269 per night incl breakfast (rate for one guest)

Maximum occupancy – 2 persons

One Bedroom Suite

$289 per night incl breakfast (rate for one guest)

Maximum occupancy – 2 persons

Two Bedroom Villa

$409 per night incl breakfast (rate for two guests)

Maximum occupancy – 4 persons

Two Bedroom Premier Villa

$429 per night incl breakfast (rate for two guests)

Maximum occupancy – 4 persons

Two Bedroom Suite

$459 per night incl breakfast (rate for two guests)

Maximum occupancy – 4 persons

Three Bedroom Premier Villa

$539 per night incl breakfast (rate for three guests)

Maximum occupancy – 6 persons

A charge of $44 per person per night will be applied for additional guests staying in a room. Breakfast can be purchased for additional guests for $30 per person per day. Room types are subject to availability and delegates are encouraged to book their accommodation early to avoid disappointment.