Vietnam September 2011 Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. your annual CLE/CPD points Family Law Conference

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1 Vietnam Claim your annual CLE/CPD points Family Law Conference September 2011 Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Travel arrangements in association with: NSW Lic # 2TA

2 Vietnam Family Law Con Hear from Australia s preeminent family law professionals at this exciting Vietnam Family Law Conference. Join us at the famous Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in the vibrant colour, culture and atmosphere of Vietnam. You will explore family law while enjoying the surrounds of one of the most fascinating and truly spectacular countries in the world. The Vietnam Family Law Conference will leave you with many unforgettable memories join us for the journey! 13 September: Introduction to Vietnam and Vietnamese Culture, Laws and History Your conference facilitator for the three days will be Julie McCrossin, freelance journalist and facilitator. Conference Welcome and Opening Addresses Presenters include: Maryanne Ofner, Partner, Biddulph & Salenger Chief Federal Magistrate John Pascoe AO CVO, Federal Magistrates Court of Australia The Interface Between an Australian Lawyer, Vietnam and Vietnamese Law East Meets West, Capitalist Meets Communist and Developing Meets 'Developed' Presented by Bill Magennis, Managing Partner Vietnam, Allens Arthur Robinson The Family Law System in Vietnam Presented by Hoa Chu, Institute of Legal Science, Ministry of Justice of Vietnam Dispute Resolution in Vietnamese Culture and how this Interfaces with Western Culture Presented by Dr Dang Xuan Hop, Senior Associate, Allens Arthur Robinson, Hanoi Conference Dinner 14 September: Family Dispute Property and Children s Issues Children s Matters Cultural Diversity and Australian Family Law Family laws, services, procedures and practices can properly focus on the most common situations, but must make reasonable and non-discriminatory provision for less common situations. Does Australian law pass this test? Family Law Act 1975 on children s matters: Are the principles, objectives and guidelines suitable? Do they focus too much on a nuclear family model? Judicial officers and other family law professionals: Are they sensitive to cultural difference? Do they need specific education about cultural differences? Are the procedures and practices suitable for different cultures? Presented by Professor Richard Chisholm AM, former Family Court Judge; Visiting Fellow, College of Law, ANU; Honorary Professor of Law, University of Sydney Matters to Consider When Dealing with Cases Involving Children in the 0 4 Age Group What the empirical studies tell us The impact of high conflict A list of questions to ask yourself in cases involving children in this age group Presented by Federal Magistrate Robyn Sexton, Federal Magistrates Court, Family Law Jurisdiction Attachment Issues Attachment theory and application Attachment problems during the marriage Attachment problems after separation including alienation Encouraging the attachment to the other parent Presented by Dr Brent Waters, Consultant Forensic Child Psychiatrist

3 ference Program Parenting Matters Use of social science within decision making Domestic violence Role of and access to culture (including but not limited to ATSI culture) Presented by Federal Magistrate Joe Harman, Federal Magistrates Court, Family Law Jurisdiction Family Law Property Matters Super-Splitting and Family Law Property Division Property Division, Trusts, Valuation and Categorisation of Share Options Analysing the Australian property regime, with emphasis on the enforcement of overseas orders in this country Considering the effectiveness of Australian orders overseas Presented by Graeme Page SC, Queensland Bar 15 September: Practice and Procedure in Family Law Advocacy, Mediation and Collaborative Law: Bridging the Divide and Recent Trends Mediation of Family Law Presented by Michael Emerson, Principal, Emerson Family Law; Co-Principal of Brisbane Mediations Collaborative Law Presented by Bev Clarke, Belperio Clark, Lawyers Mediators & Collaborative Practitioners Family Law, Practice Management and Ethics The Use of Legal Aid for Family Law Matters - Including Children s Representation Issues Presented by Alex Wearne, Legal Aid NSW Ethical Practice of Family Law Does the Australian Family Law System Accommodate the Needs of Different Cultural Requirements? Client Experiences within the Australian Legal System The effect of being a refugee or originating from different cultures How this affects your interactions with the Australian Legal System and family law dispute resolution Presented by Registrar Dinh Tran, Family Court of Australia Practical Problems in Determining Matters with Cultural Diversity Sharing experiences of day-to-day issues within a multi-cultural society interacting with the Family Court of Australia How can the Family Law Act incorporate cultural diversity Practical problems in determining matters with cultural diversity Presented by Rajinder Dhaliwal, Principal, Shorehills Legal Closing Remarks Presented by Maryanne Ofner, Partner, Biddulph & Salenger Tel: Fax: PO Box 971, Bondi Junction NSW

4 Vietnam Travel and Accommodation Packages All 3 travel options Make your stay an experience to remember and explore the true wonders of Vietnam. For your convenience, we have organised three travel and accommodation packages for you to choose from. Of course, we can customise an itinerary so you can discover any corner of Vietnam you choose and create a trip that is uniquely yours. Option One: 7 Nights in Hanoi Seven (7) nights twin share accommodation at the opulent Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in a Grand Luxury Room including breakfast daily Option Two: 6 Nights in Hanoi and 1 Night Cruising on Halong Bay Six (6) nights twin share accommodation at the opulent Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in a Grand luxury Room including breakfast daily One (1) night cruising on a Junk on Ha Long Bay inclusive of return transfers from Hanoi, an English speaking guide, overnight onboard, lunch, dinner and brunch day two Option Three: 6 Nights in Hanoi and 1 Night Countryside Mai Chau Resort Six (6) nights twin share accommodation at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi including breakfast daily whilst in residence One (1) night twin share accommodation at Mai Chau Resort (3 hours north west of Hanoi in the countryside) inclusive of return transfers from Hanoi, an English speaking guide service, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, entrance fees and bicycle All three travel packages include: Return economy class airfares on a group flight leaving Sydney, flying Vietnam Airlines Transfers to and from Hanoi airport Hanoi morning sightseeing tour on Sunday, 11 September 2011 Not included in the travel and accommodation package pricing is: cost of travel documentation (passport etc), the cost of Vietnamese visa, items of a personal nature e.g. telephone, laundry, room service, meals other than breakfast etc. Visit for the full terms and conditions. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Located in the heart of Hanoi since 1901, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has a long history of being a luxury setting for many prestigious occasions. This charming hotel blends the warmth of Vietnamese hospitality with European opulence. Features include 364 rooms and suites, excellent French cuisine at Le Beaulieu, Vietnamese specialities at Spices Garden and Angelina Hanoi's most avant garde Italian restaurant and lounge. Indulge yourself with accommodation in the Grand Luxury room featuring French classical architecture, natural wooden floors, spacious bathroom, flat screen TV with DVD player and broadband internet access. Group Flight Details You will be flying Vietnam Airlines from Sydney to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh City. You will depart Sydney on Saturday, 10 September 2011 at 10:15 and arrive in Hanoi at 20:30. Your returning journey will depart Hanoi at 17:00 on Saturday, 17 September 2011 and arrive in Sydney on Sunday, 18 September at 08:15.

5 Additional Tour Options Extend your trip to capture the spirit and charm of Vietnam and its neighbouring countries. Experience the beauty and contrast of these fascinating regions and enjoy the delicious cuisine, friendly locals and changing landscape. Sapa: 15 to 19 September Enjoy the contrast in terrain, colourful tribes and cultures in the old French hill station of Sapa. Nestled among the Hoang Lien Son Mountains near the Chinese border it is possibly the most scenic mountain location in Vietnam. Return overnight train journey on the Victorian Express to Lau Cai leaving the evening of Thursday, 15 September and returning to Hanoi early morning of Monday, 19 September. $939. Single room supplement $422 Dien Bien Phu: 16 to 18 September Experience Dien Bien Phu with visits to Hill 21, museums and relics, Viet Minh jungle headquarters, mountain villages and learn about the end of French Colonial rule in north Vietnam. Transfer to Hanoi airport and fly the morning of Friday, 16 September to Dien Bien Phu. Return to Hanoi on Sunday, 18 September. $526. Single room supplement $64 Lao: 16 to 18 September On Friday, 16 September transfer to Hanoi airport for your morning flight to Luang Prabang. Visit markets and if you are up to the challenge climb mountains, ride elephants or simply immerse yourself in the Buddhist culture. On Sunday, 18 September fly to Vientiane and visit the royal temple of Wat Prakeo, Buddha Park and the sacred structure of That Luang Stupa. On Tuesday, 20 September return to Hanoi arriving mid afternoon. $808. Single room supplement $265 Expected additional airfares: Hanoi Luang Prabang Vientiane - Hanoi $579 Cambodia: 16 to 22 September Experience the spell of Cambodia with this side trip. On Friday, 16 September transfer to Hanoi airport for your morning flight into Siem Reap. Explore the charm of this town and the markets and have two days visiting the incredible ruins of the old Angkor Civilisation. On Thursday, 22 September transfer to Phnom Penh airport to connect with your Vietnam Airline flights back to Australia. $698. Single room supplement $305 Expected additional airfares: Hanoi - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh HCMC $694 Highlights of Vietnam An eight day tour taking in the highlights of central and southern Vietnam. $1,318. Single room supplement $565 Require Further Information? For further information on all travel and accommodation packages and options contact Carol Crennan at Bookshop Travel by bookshop-travel@bigpond.com or call / For more information on the Vietnam Family Law Conference call Legalwise Seminars on or info@legalwiseseminars.com.au. Easy Ways to Register Complete and return the registration form by Fax: info@legalwiseseminars.com.au Mail: PO Box 971, Bondi Junction, NSW 1355

6 Registration Form/ Tax Invoice Tel: Fax: PO Box 971, Bondi Junction, NSW Delegate Information: Mr Mrs Ms Other First Name: Last Name: (All names given must be EXACTLY as they appear in the passport.) Passport No.: Expiry Date: Country of Issue: Address (for documents to be sent to): State: Post Code: Ph Work: Fax: Mobile: My partner/spouse will be attending? I am bringing children. Please have the travel consultant contact me regarding child costs. Partner/ Spouse Name (if attending): Mr Mrs Ms Other First Name: Last Name: (All names given must be EXACTLY as they appear in the passport.) Passport No: Expiry Date: Country of issue: Payment Details: All prices are in AUD$. All prices are quoted as a per person rate. All prices include GST where applicable. Direct Payment Option: Allworld International Pty Ltd BSB: Account: NB It is vital that you put your full name as a reference when transferring Please find enclosed a cheque for $ made payable to Allworld International Pty Ltd. Please charge $ to my Mastercard Visa Amex Name of Cardholder: Card Number Expiry Date Security No. / Signature of Cardholder Allworld International Pty Ltd ABN / IATA TIDS / TCF TA 5860 VIET11 A B C D Travel arrangements in association with: NSW Lic # 2TA Please register me for the 2011 Vietnam Family Law Conference Early Bird Conference Registration Fee, (available until $1,590pp 31 March 2011) Standard Conference Registration Fee Please have your Travel Consultant contact me about travel options Conference Dinner - 13 September, 2011 $1,790pp $140pp Travel and Accommodation Options - Register me for the following additional items: Option One: 7 nights in Hanoi (twin share) Option Two: 6 nights in Hanoi and 1 night cruising on Halong Bay (twin share) Option Three: 6 nights in Hanoi and 1 night countryside at Mai Chau Resort (twin share) Single supplement: For those not sharing a room there is an additional cost for the 7 nights Vietnamese Visa: Visa including handling and processing fee $1,120pp $115.50pp Additional Tour Options Register me for the following tour options: Sapa: 15 to 19 September $939pp Single room supplement $422 Dien Bien Phu: 16 to 18 September Single room supplement $64 Lao: 16 to 18 September $526pp $808pp Single room supplement $265 Cambodia: 16 to 22 September $698pp Single room supplement $305 Highlights of Vietnam $1,318pp Single room supplement $565 Terms and Conditions: For full terms and conditions visit our website Flights: Costs are based on group flight. Base airfare - can fly into HANOI and exit Ho Chi Minh at no extra cost, other than a slight adjustment to the port taxes and fuel surcharges. If flying between Hanoi and Saigon or Hanoi-Danang-Saigon these sectors are additional to the package, along with any associated land costs. Package base cost will vary for travel out of Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Launceston, Perth or Darwin. Any changes to the selected flights will incur costs. A limited number of places are available at the advertised prices. Once sold out, we reserve the right to change the prices or limit the number of attendees. Refer to Bookshop Travel for terms and conditions on your selected airfare and travel options. Travel package: Not included in the travel package: cost of travel documentation (passport etc), cost of Vietnamese visa, excess baggage, items of a personal nature i.e. telephone, laundry, room service, meals other than breakfast etc. The conference package does not include personal or travel insurance of any kind. You MUST have travel insurance to attend the conference. All insurance is the responsibility of delegates and accompanying persons. The conference organisers do not take any responsibility for any delegate failing to adequately insure. Australian delegates are required to hold a passport for six months from the date of arrival. All advertised travel packages include transfers as detailed. Conference cancellation: If you are unable to attend the Vietnam Family Law Conference, please notify our office. All cancellations must be received in writing. Please accounts@legalwiseseminars.com.au. A cancellation fee of $500 will apply if cancellations are received by COB Friday, 10 June No refunds will be made after COB Friday, 10 June Additional cancellation terms may apply for the travel and accommodation packages. Accreditation: If this program is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of law, you may claim one MCLE/ CPD point for each hour of attendance excluding refreshment breaks. Program variation: Legalwise Seminars Pty Ltd ABN retains the right to vary the program to deal with unforeseen circumstances. This includes cancelling or rescheduling a program and changing speakers or content if the occasion obliges it to do so and to alter the package prices and inclusions in the event of circumstances outside their control, including increases in airfare, taxes, hotels and transportation costs, fuel surcharges, changes in flight schedules and currency fluctuations.