Join us for an informative webinar as Matt Crouch, Events Law Specialist, discusses the new unfair terms laws with PCOA President Barry Neame.
These new laws widen the application of the “unfair terms” regime throughout Australia. Unfair terms, as defined, will be unenforceable, and even offering them to clients and event participants could lead to significant fines for PCOs.
PCOs need to understand these new rules to avoid claims by clients, sponsors, exhibitors, and delegates that their terms are “unfair” – and to avoid exposure to hefty penalties.
In this webinar, Matt will cover:
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ensure your contracts comply with these important new laws.
Matt Crouch is well-known as the legal expert in the events sector, having specialised for over 40 years in assisting event-participants of all kinds, particularly PCOs, event managers (including many who operate in-house, within associations) venues and others.
Matt practices as a solicitor, teaches event-law and frequently contributes legal columns in events industry publications. You may have seen him at one of his many presentations at events-industry conferences, webinars and professional development sessions.
Matt’s approach is always to speak plainly, to un-pack legal complexity and provide practical solutions.
Barry Neame is a Director of Consec – Conference and Event Management and has extensive project management event management experience spanning over 30 years in business.
He has a sound understanding of the logistical issues associated with planning and managing events as well as an understanding of international protocols and has been commended for his sound strategic and organisational planning skills.
Barry is a current board member of the Canberra Convention Bureau and has played a role in contributing to the focus group that advised on a new Convention Centre for Canberra.
Webinar registration is complimentary to PCOA members and business partners.
A small fee of $30.00 per attendee applies to all non-members.
Everyone who registers will receive a link to view the recording following the webinar.