Western Australia, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Wednesday, 12 November, 9.30am to 2.00pm

CEDA event sponsored by Jackson McDonald and chaired by Matt Bowen, Partner – Energy and Resources.  Speakers include Keynote Address - Saul Eslake, Chief Economist, ANZ, and Jason Banks, Coordinator of Energy, WA Office of Energy.

For more details and to register go to http://ceda.com.au/public/events/24541.html

Dr Ray Wills, CEO of the WA Sustainable Energy Association, and Ken Brown, Western Power’s Manager, System Development to address the forum. 

Ken Brown will outline some of the practical considerations that need to be addressed in accommodating the 20% target.  Ray Willis will put the case for how the 20% target can be achieved. 

We are hoping that they will provoke a lively discussion on whether the target is achievable or a pipe dream.

The meeting will be held in the Boardroom of Jackson McDonald, 25th floor, 140 St George's Terrace, on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Please arrive at 12.30pm for a 12.45 start.  The formal meeting will conclude promptly at 2pm, although guests are welcome to continue the discussion longer if they wish.

This event is by invitation only.  If you would like to be added to our mailing list please contact Joyce Lanigan, jlanigan@jacmac.com.au.

Presented by Premier Colin Barnet and Treasurer Troy Buswell.

On May 14, the Western Australian Liberal-National Government, led by Colin Barnett, will hand down its first budget amid a climate of growing economic uncertainty, and mounting pressure on the State's finances.

The decisions the Government makes are not only important in addressing short term challenges the State faces, but can also build a foundation for future growth and development.

CCI invites you to join the Premier Colin Barnett and Treasurer Troy Buswell at this business leaders' State Budget Breakfast where they will outline the details of the 2009-2010 State Budget and discuss its impact on Western Australian business.

To register contact CCI Training and Events on 9365 7500 or email functions@cciwa.com

Date: Friday, 15 May 2009

Venue: BelleVue Ballroom, Perth Convention Centre

Time: 7.30am-9.00am (registration for 7.15am)

RSVP: Friday, 8 May 2009

On the 5th of June 2009, Jackson McDonald will host the launch of the Society of Construction Law Australia. A cocktail function will be held and the Hon. Justice Newnes (JA) will officiate the Western Australian launch.

SoCLA is a National body with a founding Council of sixteen members and membership which will be drawn from the construction professions, industry representatives and the legal profession. 

The inspiration for the Australian Society is the exceptional contribution to the subject made by the SCL founded in the UK in 1983. Similar societies include the European SCL, SCL, Hong Kong, Singapore and UAE. The object of the Australian Society stated in the Constitution is:

 “… to promote the education, study and research (and publication of the useful results of such research) in the field of construction law and related subjects both in Australia and overseas for the benefit of the public and the construction industry. “

If you would like more information or to register for this event please contact Julia Fanali on 9426 6618 or jfanali@jacmac.com.au

The Jackson McDonald High School Cup Final will be held on the 17th of May 2009.

The course of the competition began early March, where six teams of high school students were required to attend two 'mooting' workshops run by Murdoch University. While closley mentored by a member of the Murdoch Mooting Bench, the students were required to submit two sets of written submissions and compete in a series of oral rounds. The finals for the Jackson McDonal Cup will be held at the Federal Court of Australia with the Grand Final Moot starting at 7pm.

The six participating high schools are:

• Penrhos College
• Aquinas College
• St Hildas College
• Rossmoyne SHS
• All Saints
• Georgina Molloy

If you would like more information about this event please contact Julia Fanali on 9426 6618 or jfanali@jacmac.com.au

Views on Third Party infrastructure access tend to be quite polarized!

Asset owners see access as jeopardising their own operations and risking damage or disruption to their valuable infrastructure.

Access seekers believe that access is essential to developing Australia’s competitive economy.

Regulators have the battle of striking a workable balance between the opposing interests. 

Everyone decries the cost and complexity of the process. So, is Third Party infrastructure access truly workable or is it just a political pipedream?

Is now, while there is a temporary lull in the insatiable demand from China for iron ore and other resources, the right time to solve this complex issue once and for all? If so, how can it be achieved?

Come and hear the opinions of Julian Tapp Head of Government Relations, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, Dr Alan Moran Director of Deregulation Unit, Institute of Public Affairs and John Feil Executive Director, National Competition Council.

Date: Thursday 18 June 2009

Time: 11.45am-2.00pm

CEDA event sponsored by Jackson McDonald and chaired by Matt Bowen, Partner – Energy and Resources. If you would like more information or to be registered for this event please contact Alicia Richards on 08 6104 7102 or alicia.richards@ceda.com.au

ACEA and Jackson McDonald present the first of a series of briefing entitled 'Managing in Turbulent Times'. The workshop will start with a review of the legal issues most likely to confront Directors and Senior Management operating in a turbulent market. The discussion will cover issues such as how to protect your company’s intellectual property when employees leave and also what to do when a client wants to significantly change the terms of an existing contract. As the impact of the global financial crisis continues to reverberate through the Australian economy it is also important to understand what steps your company can take to protect your business from insolvent suppliers and clients.

A team of specialist lawyers from Jackson McDonald will provide an overview and some tips on:

• Managing and protecting your Intellectual Property (designs, copyright, confidential information and patents)
• Contract Management – dealing with requests to cancel or amend existing contacts.
• Dealing with insolvent suppliers/clients – what your rights are.
• Corporate Governance – your responsibilities.
• Workplace Relations – key aspects of the FairWork Bill and how it will affect your company.

The workshop will be held in the Boardrooms of Jackson McDonald, level 25, 140 St Georges Terrace, on the 23 June 2009. 4.00pm-6.00pm. 

This event is open to ACEA members only, if you would like further information please contact jfanali@jacmac.com.au

Jackson McDonald are proud to sponsor the Property Council Luncheon with The Hon. Colin Barnett MEc MLA - Premier; Minister for State Development.

The Premier will brief the industry on:

• The implications of the first Liberal-National Budget for our industry;
• State infrastructure plans;
• The State of WA's economy and its future; and
• Activity Centres Policy

The event will be held at 12.30pm on Wednesday 24 June 2009 at the Grand Ballroom, Burswood.

If you would like further information or to register for this event follow the link below:

http://www.propertyoz.com.au/library/WDL260609.pdf

Jackson McDonald in conjunction with Perpetual and NAB Private Banking are proud to sponsor the launch of the Perth Branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

The launch will be held at the Supreme Court of Western Australia on Wednesday the 22 July 2009. Commencing at 5.30pm with guest speakers:
               
                Hon. Chief Justice French of the High Court of Australia
                Hon. Chief Justice Martin of the Supreme Court of Australia
                Hon. Justice Gzell of the Supreme Court of NSW

STEP’s 13,000 members are professionals from over 68 countries specialising in  trust and estates, executorship, administration and related taxes, who advise clients on the broad business of the management of personal finance.

Full members of STEP are the most experienced and senior practitioners in the field of trusts and estates. STEP has Australian branches in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and now Western Australia.

If you would like to attend the launch or would like more information about STEP Perth and STEP International please contact:

Kylie Wilkie of Jackson McDonald on (08) 9426 6712 or kwilkie@jacmac.com.au.

Jackson McDonald will host an Austrade seminar - Resources, Energy and Oil & Gas in Latin America.

Graeme Barty, Austrade - Regional Director for the Americas will speak on resource investment opportunities in South America.
Graham Goerke, Jackson McDonald - Chairman will host the event and will discuss the firm’s involvement in Globalaw an international network of lawyers firms of which the firm is a member. 

Why you should attend this seminar

• Receive information on key opportunities in the resources, energy and OAG
  sectors. 
• Learn about particular opportunities in mining and mining services in
  Columbia 
• Understand requirements for Oil & Gas projects in Colombia, Bolivia,
  Argentina & Brazil 
• Receive an update on Trade Agreements Chile, Mexico, Peru and Colombia 
• Get an update on the current market, competition and trends. 
• Learn about key regional and cultural issues. 
• Discover how Austrade & Jackson McDonald can support your export
  initiatives.

The Austrade seminar will be held in the Boardrooms of Jackson McDonald, level 25, 140 St Georges Terrace, on the 3 August 2009, from 4.30pm - 7pm.

If you would like further information or to be registered for this free event please contact Kate Bickley at kate.bickley@austrade.gov.au or 9261 7923.

To view the Flyer, click here.

Mike Laughton-Smith, General Manager of Island System Development at Horizon Power will be discussing the topic of Modular Automated Renewable Scalable (MARS).  These are off-grid projects to deliver power to remote aboriginal communities, which combine a high level of renewables with traditional power generation.  Mike will discuss the technical challenges of these projects, but will also look at the importance of community engagement and how this impacts on a project.  It will be interesting to explore whether there are parallels that can be drawn, or lessons learnt, for larger projects on the grid.   

The forum will be held in the Boardrooms of Jackson McDonald, level 25, 140 St Georges Terrace, on the 11 August 2009, from 12.00pm - 2.00pm.
   
This event is by invitation only.  If you would like additional information about Jackson McDonald’s Terrace Forums please contact Joyce Lanigan jlanigan@jacmac.com.au for further information.

Jackson McDonald in conjunction with Perpetual and NAB Private Banking are proud to sponsor the first educational event of the Perth Branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

The event will be hosted in the boardrooms of Jackson McDonald on Wednesday 16 September 2009, from 5.30pm - 7.30pm.

This event is by invitation only. If you would like more information about STEP Perth and STEP International please contact:

Kylie Wilkie of Jackson McDonald on (08) 9426 6712 or kwilkie@jacmac.com.au.

Jackson McDonald are proud sponsors of the Society of Construction Law Australia. SoCLA will be running a panel discussion with senior members of industry, government and the engineering profession linked by national video broadcast on the topic of ‘Procurement in the Current Climate’.

The event will allow for participants to ask questions and receive insight into the current drivers for procurement and the expectations of a range of stakeholders going forward.  

The event will be held in the offices of Blake Dawson at 2.15pm on Thursday 5 November. If you would like further information or to register for this event please follow the link.

SoCLA Form 

Jackson McDonald sponsors CEDA State of the State - speaker Troy Buswell, November 27 2009.

The economic predictions are that Western Australia will emerge from 2009 with slight economic growth for the year, rather than the contraction expected in other developed economies. State Treasurer the Hon Troy Buswell  has played an important role in WA's economic performance. 

Join us and CEDA on November 27 for a discussion with  Troy Buswell on developments in 2009 and prospects and challenges for 2010, as the state moves into another expansionary phase.

The treasurer  will engage in a substantial Q&A session with participants following his remarks, so come along prepared for dialogue with one of the key economic policy makers in WA.

Date: Friday 27 November 2009

Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Venue: Hyatt Regency, Perth

Jackson McDonald are proud sponsors of this CEDA event, if you would like further information or to register for this event please contact Alicia Richards on (08) 6104 7102 or alicia.richards@ceda.com.au.

Jackson McDonald are proud to host the Christmas Wind Up of the Perth Branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

The Whiskey Tasting Wind Up will be held in the boardrooms of Jackson McDonald on Wednesday the 2 December 2009. Commencing at 5.30pm
                
STEP’s 13,000 members are professionals from over 68 countries specialising in  trust and estates, executorship, administration and related taxes, who advise clients on the broad business of the management of personal finance.

Full members of STEP are the most experienced and senior practitioners in the field of trusts and estates. STEP has Australian branches in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and now Western Australia.

If you would like more information about STEP Perth and STEP International please contact:

Kylie Wilkie of Jackson McDonald on (08) 9426 6712 or kwilkie@jacmac.com.au.

STEP Perth is proudly sponsored by Jackson McDonald, Perpetual and Nab Private Banking.

Jackson McDonald in conjunction with Perpetual and NAB Private Banking are proud to welcome international speaker Ian Marsh to present to the Perth Branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Ian Marsh (TEP) of familyds Limited will present on the topic of "Building bespoke conlict management procedures into all key family arrangements like family charters, constitutions, shareholder agreements and where appropriate, Wills and Trusts".

The event will be hosted in the boardrooms of Jackson McDonald on Thursday 21 January 2010, from 5.30pm - 7.00pm.

This event is by invitation only. If you would like more information about STEP Perth and STEP International please contact:

Kylie Wilkie of Jackson McDonald on (08) 9426 6712 or kwilkie@jacmac.com.au.

Jackson McDonald and gtmedia present "Trial by Jury, Trial by Media: Managing reputational and legal risk in crisis situations".

The seminar will be held on the 10 February 2010, in the boardrooms of Jackson McDonald at 5.30pm.

If you would like more information or to register for this event please contact Julia Fanali on jfanali@jacmac.com.au or 94266618. 

The recent decision of ASIC v Fortescue Metals Group Ltd and Forrest has seen the Court for the first time deal with the question of an individual’s potential liability for non-disclosure or misleading and deceptive disclosure to the market.

Justice Gilmour’s findings, (which relate to continuous disclosure obligations) provides company directors with guidance as to what is expected regarding the content and accuracy of ASX and media releases.

James Scovell of Jackson McDonald, who acted for Andrew Forrest, will provide an insight into the case and what it means for company directors and executives.

Date: Tuesday 9 February 2010 

Time: 5.15pm - 7.30pm

Venue: Jackson McDonald Boardrooms, 25th Floor, 140 St Georges Tce
PERTH

Jackson McDonald are proud sponsors of this AICD event, if you would like further information or to register for this event please contact Margie Bradley on 9320 1703.

Master Builders Association WA (MBA) and Jackson McDonald will be hosting a Boardroom luncheon on Friday 19 March 2010 at which the special guest will be the Director General of the Department of Planning, Mr Eric Lumsden who will provide some insight into the proposed planning reforms some to be introduced in Western Australia.

The event is proudly hosted by Jackson McDonald in our boardroom on Level 25, 140 St George’s Tce from 12noon to 2.15pm.

Please note that this event is now fully booked.

Jackson McDonald in conjunction with APPEA are proud to host the Petroleum Managers Network Luncheon with special guest the Hon. Peter Collier MLC.

Hon. Peter Collier MLC Minister for Energy; Training and Workforce Development will be discussing the WA Strategic Energy Initiative and other energy priorities for the state.

The luncheon will be held on 23 February 2010 in the Jackson McDonald Boardroom Level 25, 140 St Georges Tce.

English QC, Victor Joffe will be presenting a seminar on Beneficiaries Knowledge, Concurrence or Acquiescence as Defences to Breach of Trust and the Significance of a New Trustee ( The Alhamrani Case).

The presentation will take place, Thursday 4 March 2010 from 5.30pm – 7.30pm at the offices of Perpetual, Level 29, Exchange Plaza, 2 The Esplanade, Perth.

For further information or to register for this seminar please contact Kylie Wilke on (08) 9426 6712 or kwilke@jacmac.com.au

Jackson McDonald are proud to host the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) briefing on indigenous governance.

With the increasing focus on governance at all levels of business, a number of indigenous organisations in Western Australia are looking to appoint independent Directors who can contribute to and participate in the growth and development of their organisations and their integration into mainstream Australia.

Independent Directors on indigenous boards face unique challenges and steep learning curves. A panel of experienced Directors who have served on Advisory and Trustee Boards will discuss the skills, competencies and experiences expected of Directors on indigenous boards, addressing some of the cultural and fiduciary relationships that are unique to Directors and Boards in this sector.

The briefing will also provide a unique opportunity for Directors and executives to network with others from this sector, providing a platform for those who wish to understand the challenges of indigenous governance and develop a forum for future sharing and engagement.

The event will take place at 5.15pm and conclude at 7.30pm on 26 May 2010 in the Jackson McDonald Boardrooms, 25th Floor, 140 St Georges Tce, Perth. To register please contact mbradley@companydirectors.com.au.

Jackson McDonald in conjunction with Perpetual and NAB are proud to present a Society of Trust & Estate Planning (STEP) seminar presentation by Jeremy Curthoys from John Toohey Chambers.

Jeremy will speak to the paper by the Honourable Justice Tom Gray of the Supreme Court of South Australia which was delivered at the launch of Adelaide branch of STEP on 12 February 2010 on the topic “Beneficiary’s rights on breaches by trustees and executors”.

The paper outlines a number of rights and remedies available to beneficiaries on breaches by trustees and executors. The following matters, among others, will be briefly examined: 

• the nature of the beneficiaries’ rights   
• the office of trustee and executor 
•  remedies for breach of trust  
• compelling the performance of the trust  
• restraining breach of a trust  
• other options available to beneficiaries    

Jeremy has also agreed to provide a short addendum to the paper highlighting the relevant West Australian specific provisions.

For further information on the event please see attached event flyer or contact on Alison Gee at agee@jacmac.com.au