2024 HUNTER VALLEY FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE

Friday 22 August and Saturday 23 August 2025 Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, Hunter Valley NSW

Presented by:

Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners Association

In association with:

Newcastle Registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

We look forward to welcoming you to this year's conference. For those arriving the night before, Thursday 21 August 2025 we invite you to join us for Welcome Drinks and Wine Tasting in the Member's Lounge.

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

Speakers & topics are potentially subject to change.

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:

Oaks Resort Accommodation 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.

Room types are subject to availability and delegates are encouraged to book their accommodation early to avoid disappointment.

Accommodation is subject to hotel availability and the responsibility of attendees to book

CONFERENCE ENQUIRIES

Emily Ostler

HVFLPA Conference Coordinator conference@hvflpa.com.au

Scott Sharpe & Jesse McColl

HVFLPA Secretary Secretary@hvflpa.com.au

2025 Hunter Valley Family Law Conference

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Seminar and Dinner ticket

Seminar ticket

Dinner ticket