2026 Conference
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LSA Annual Conference
Thursday 26th & Friday 27th March 2026
The 2026 Conference will include a mixture of workshops and plenary sessions covering a range of topics to support Legal Studies teachers. There will also be drinks, canapes and networking on Thursday afternoon (replacing a conference dinner).
Where available, the sessions will have presentation materials uploaded to the LSA website for delegates to access throughout the conference.
Details:
Dates: 26th and 27th March 2026
Venue: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills
Topics and Speakers (subject to change):
The Criminal Trial Process and Sentencing in NSW, His Honour Judge C O’Brien, Deputy Chief Judge of the District Court of NSW
Contemporary Human Rights Issues, presented by Hugh de Krester, President, Australian Human Rights Commission
International Law, presented by Dr Matt Killingsworth, University of Tasmania
Criminal Law Reform Updates – presented by Wayne Gleeson, Juvenile Justice Community Representative on Sentencing Council of NSW
New Legal Studies Syllabus Overview, presented by a representative of NESA
Technology and the Justice System, presented by Justine Hanks, Education Manager, Rule of Law Education Centre
Embracing New Syllabus Opportunities, presented by Lauren Goodsell, Head Teacher, Bonnyrigg High School
Literacy Support and Simplifying Content
Marking Simulation
Teaching the Preliminary Course for the First Time
Teaching the HSC Options
Download Program here
Early Bird Pricing available until 26 February 2026 – Register Today
Regional Grants Avaialble - Download the Application Here - Grant Application
Accommodation:
Rydges Sydney Central (Albion St, Surry Hills) – 15% off Best Available Rate (not applicable to promotional rates or where a BAR rate is not available). Guests can either phone 02 9289 0000 or email reservations_rydgessydneycentral@evt.com and quote Block ID 247175 to receive the discount.
Veriu Hotel for 15% off, use: NSWTFCC https://veriu.com.au/
57 Hotel For 20% off, use: NSWTF2025 https://www.57hotel.com.au/
Parking:
Closest available parking is at Secure Parking at 101 Goulburn St or Rydges at Surry Hills
Walking from Central Station:
The TFCC is a 5-10 minute walk from Central Station – use the Elizabeth St exits:
Map
Registrations to attend the LSA Conference close Thursday 12th March 2026.
Amendments or cancellations need to be finalised by this date