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News & Events
The first half of 2024 has been very busy for our team at Bailiwick Legal and it feels like half the year has past with just a blink of the eye! As the farming community heads into seeding time, we are hoping for an abundance of rain in the coming months and wish all our farming friends the best for the season ahead.
We continue our Regional Legal Hotdesks and are keen to meet the locals in country towns, especially at our new locations at Esperance, Kojonup and Katanning. We were glad to be part of Wagin Woolorama again earlier this year, as well as the annual TCWA Conference, and were pleased to meet new people and see some familiar faces. As always we are here for you and looking forward to helping our agribusiness, tourism and caravan industry colleagues with your legal needs.
Thank you
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We will be visiting these towns in July for our Regional Legal Hot Desks:
- Bridgetown 24-26 July
- Corrigin 3 July
- Dalwallinu 1 July
- Katanning 8 July
- Kojonup 9 July
- Quairading 1 July
- York 24 July
Please call our office to book a 20-minute free consult. For the latest information on upcoming dates and locations visit our website at bailiwicklegal.com.au/regional-hot-desk. We are looking forward to meeting you in country towns!
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Curtin Ag Association Careers Networking Night
Bailiwick Legal was pleased to be a part of the 2024 Agribusiness Student & Industry Networking Event held on 16 May. The Event organised by the Curtin Agricultural Association (CAA) provided a networking opportunity for students from all of Perth's leading universities to meet and connect with WA agribusiness professionals. It was an opportunity for students to engage in open discussions with different agribusinesses and for future graduates to form business relationships prior to entering the workforce. Matilda attended on behalf of Bailiwick Legal and enjoyed meeting students and giving insight as a legal representative in agribusiness .
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York Senior Residents Expo and Forum
Matilda was in York on 17 May as part of the York Senior Residents' Expo and Forum. She delivered a presentation to covering the topic of estate planning and shared information about preparation of Wills and the importance of having your estate in order. If you are thinking of estate planning but not sure where or how to start Bailiwick Legal is able to assist.
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State Budget Tourism Review - Breakfast with the Treasurer and Tourism Minister
Anthony and Matilda attended the State Budget Tourism Review Breakfast hosted by Tourism Council Western Australia (TCWA) on the 15 May at the Hyatt Regency. On top of gaining insight into the budget and its effects on the industry in the year ahead, it was also a chance for our team to meet and catch up on the latest news and developments with our tourism industry colleagues.
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TCWA Conference 2024
Bailiwick Legal attended the annual WA Tourism Conference on 10 and 11 June 2024, this year being held at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. Danielle, Anthony and Ciara enjoyed networking with other sponsors and operators and listening to the many informative talks over the two days. Visit Mandurah and the City of Mandurah did a fantastic job hosting. Congratulations to our clients who were recipients of a 7News Top Tourism Town Award or 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Award for Individual Excellence. We’re looking forward to next year’s conference!
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Bailiwick Legal at Wagin Woolorama
Bailiwick Legal attended Wagin Woolorama on 8 and 9 March, sharing a tent with WA Farmers. With Phil, Jess, Matilda and Ciara in attendance, we saw many familiar faces over the two days and attended the exciting events on offer.
Bailiwick Legal and WA Farmers held a joint sundowner, which was well-attended by stallholders and Woolorama attendees. The sundowner provided a great chance for the team to network with local growers, to learn more about pressing issues in the area and what the needs of the local community are.
As members of Women in Farming Enterprises, Jess, Matilda and Ciara attended the catch up at the Wine Baa. It was a great opportunity to put some faces to names, get to know the group, and understand more about the farming enterprises that are being run in the Great Southern. In particular, there was a great local turnout of Wagin members.
The team attended Rick Wilson’s presentation on live animal export, which drew a large crowd, as the issue remains front of mind. With many farmers and business owners feeling the squeeze of the downturn in the sheep industry, the presentation provided an update on the situation. Rick Wilson asserted that information collected from WA hearings would be presented in Canberra to counter claims that WA farmers accepted or supported the proposed ban on live export. A number of other prominent figures on the live export issue attended, including Senator Slade Brockman, Nola Marino MP and Steve Martin MLC. In between networking at the tent, Matilda and Ciara were lucky enough to attend shearing and woolhandling competitions, dog high-jumping and the merino wool fashion show.
Once again, Wagin Woolorama was an excellent event, and we thank Wagin Agricultural Society for their efforts in organising every year. We look forward to catching up with clients and colleagues again in Wagin next year, and we will continue to run our Regional Hotdesks in the Great Southern in the meantime.
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Caravan Parks & Camping Grounds Act 1995 and Regulations 1997
Phil and Matilda were delighted to present for the first instalment of our Caravan Parks Online Webinar Series for the Caravan Industry Association members. These webinars are exclusive for CIAWA Members and will offer invaluable insights into the legal considerations inherent in operating a caravan park.
The first webinar covered the Caravan Parks & Camping Grounds Act 1995 and Regulations 1997. This webinar for both seasoned professional and those new to the industry was geared at equipping caravan park operators with essential knowledge to navigate the regulatory landscape effectively. This webinar will focused on:
- Understanding licensing requirements under the Act and Regulations.
- How to be compliant with the Act and Regulations when making improvements to the park or camping grounds.
- Discover proven techniques to effectively manage a situation to minimise the chances ending up at the State Administrative Tribunal.
- Identifying resources and support to assist with operating properly within the legislation.
Don't miss future instalments and take a proactive step towards ensuring compliance and excellence in your caravan park or camping ground operations.
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Annual Wage Review on the horizon
How does the Annual Wage Review affect workers and small business owners? Each year, the Fair Work Commission reviews the National Minimum Wage and the minimum wages set out in awards. Cost of living and inflation are front of mind for both employers and employees, and this year’s Annual Wage Review is likely to see an increase in the minimum wage and award rates... |
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ISCC Spraying decision
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) System has come to the attention of many Western Australian farmers recently, as the scheme has changed one of its policies regarding aerial spraying.
What is the ISCC? The ISCC is one of the world’s largest voluntary sustainability certification schemes enabling participants to demonstrate they are producing materials in a sustainable way that meets or exceeds community expectations. |
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Meet Our New Staff - Anthony Dique
We are pleased to introduce Anthony Dique who joined the Bailiwick Legal team this year. Anthony is a Senior Associate joined us in January and is a lawyer who has been practicing since 2016. Prior to arriving at Bailiwick Legal, Anthony had experience working in small boutique firms, a large international firm and the not-for-profit sector.
Anthony is highly experienced in all aspects of civil litigation and has managed matters in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, District Court, Federal Court and State Administrative Tribunal. He is also experience in wills & estate planning, estate disputes, employment law, defamation and family law.
Anthony will be visiting York and Northam in the coming months as part of our Regional Hot Desks and looks forward to assisting clients both new and existing with their legal needs. Welcome Anthony!
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