2026 HUNTER VALLEY FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE

Thursday 27, 28 & 29 August 2026 Rydges 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 27 August 2026 we invite you to join us for Welcome Drinks and Wine Tasting.

THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2026
6.00pm	Welcome drinks & wine tasting
FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026 and SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2026
Friday 8.00am – 4.30am Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm	Conference (registration from 8.00am on the first day) Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included on Friday Morning tea included on Saturday Speakers include: His Honour Chief Justice Alstergren, Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 1) His Honour Justice Campton Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 1) His Honour Justice Schonell Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 1) His Honour Justice Smith Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 1) His Honour Judge Betts, Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 2) Her Honour Judge Suthers Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 2) Court Child Experts Panel Discussion with Kim Coshaw, Drew Cowen and Deyanne Bourke, facilitated by Her Honour Judge Murdoch Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 2) Rohan Hoult, Barrister Foley’s List Michael Weightman, Barrister Newcastle Chambers Suzanne Delbridge, Delbridge Forensic Accounting and Katalin Lello, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers Emma Mason, Mason Mia & Associates
FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026	Conference Ball Pre-Drinks & Canapes - Ballroom Foyer Conference Ball - Semillon Ballroom - 3 Course meal, drinks and live music

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.	$900
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.	$750 $150
Register and pay now as places are limited. Registrations close Friday, 13 August 2026 Register by 31 May 2026 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 2027 Hunter Valley Family Law Conference, including the conference dinner, for one delegate. Prize will be drawn at 9.00am on 27 August 2026 at the commencement of the conference. Winner needs to be present to claim the prize.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Thursday 27 August 2026	Informal Welcome and Cocktail Reception Includes free wine-tasting and cocktail finger food Dress: Business attire / Smart casual
Friday 28 August 2026	Conference Dinner Includes: pre-drinks and canapes, three course dinner and beverages. Entertainment by Crocq Dress: Formal Attire

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

To be eligible for the below discounted rates, accommodation must be booked directly with Rydges Resort Hunter Valley by clicking:

https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/regional-nsw/hunter-valley/(online booking)

OR

By calling the in-House Hotel Reservations team on (02) 4991 0000 (business hours, Monday – Friday) and quoting booking code 2608HVLAWP

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

King or Double Hotel Room

$279- $365 per night - Maximum occupancy 2 persons (including one breakfast)

One Bedroom Villa

$329- $415 per night - Maximum occupancy 2 persons (including one breakfast)

Two Bedroom Villa

$528- $700 per night - Maximum occupancy 4 persons (including one breakfast)

Three Bedroom Villa

$638 - $849 per night - Maximum occupancy 6 persons (including one breakfast)

Additional breakfasts can be purchased for each of the above accommodation options: $30.00 per day per person

(subject to the maximum occupancy for each room type)

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

Michelle Gillard

HVFLPA Conference Coordinator conference@hvflpa.com.au

Scott Sharpe & Jesse McColl

HVFLPA Secretary Secretary@hvflpa.com.au

Contact the host of Middleton J: 2026 Hunter Valley Family Law Conference Link

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