Event Outline
The WA Legal Lunchtime Series in partnership with Lavan will bring together speakers with recognised expertise in various aspects of the Western Australian Planning System and provide a platform to educate, inform and provide solutions through short seminars focusing on topics identified by our members.
These sessions will provide the necessary information and practical help for those currently working in the planning profession and looking to improve their understanding of legal issues that impact on town planning in Western Australia.
Presenters will be one partner and one other lawyer from Lavan’s planning, environment and land compensation team.
Get the best value by registering for the full series—or just attend the sessions that interest you most.
Session One | Tuesday, 2 June 2026 | Unpacking Due Regard and Seriously Entertained
Register for session one only
Session Two | Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | Due diligence series - Considering the environment (State and Federal approvals and offsets and clearing exemptions).
Register for session two only
Session Three | Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | Due diligence - Considering hazards (Coastal processes, bushfire)
Register for session three only
Session Four | Tuesday, 1 December 2026 | What is the State Administrative Tribunal and How Does It Work?
Register for session four only
Session Five | Tuesday, 2 February 2027 | Best of 2026 case law
Register for session five only
Session Six | Tuesday, 6 April 2027 | Condition setting - How to Ensure That Conditions Are lawful and able to be Complied With?
Register for session six only

Terms & Conditions
Registrations cancelled more than 14 days prior to the event date will not incur any fees and a full refund will be granted.
If you cannot attend and you are within 14 days of the event date, you can transfer your ticket to another person.
In all other situations we cannot issue a refund or credit.
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