STEP Australia National Trusts & Estates Conference 2026

Register for STEP Australia’s National Trusts & Estates Conference being held from Sunday 31 May to Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the Stamford Plaza Brisbane!

The 2026 STEP Australia National Trusts & Estates Conference will be held at The Stamford Plaza Brisbane, commencing with a Welcome Reception on the evening of Sunday 31 May 2026, followed by two full days of high-quality presentations. During the conference STEP will be hosting a Conference Dinner on Monday 1 June 2026 and a Post-Conference Networking Event on Tuesday 2 June 2026 to conclude the conference.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Conference: STEP Australia National Trusts & Estates Conference 2026

Theme: Trusts and Estates – In the Trenches

Date:  Sunday 31 May to Tuesday 2 June 2026

Venue: The Stamford Plaza, Brisbane

Link to Register and View the Programme – click here

PROGRAMME FOCUS

This year’s STEP Conference is not to be missed, delving deep into the real-world challenges and complexities faced by practitioners “in the trenches” of trusts and estates work.

Bringing together leading minds from across Australia, and beyond, the programme offers an unparalleled opportunity to sharpen your expertise, share practical insights, and connect with fellow Australian trust and estate professionals.

PRESENTERS INCLUDE:

• The Honourable Justice Debra Mullins AO, Supreme Court of Queensland
• David Marks KC, Inns of Court, Brisbane
• Adjunct Associate Professor Lee Aitken, TC Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland
• Teresa Farmer SC, John Toohey Chambers, Perth
• Thomas Caldow, Grant Thornton, Melbourne
• Henry Brandts-Giesen TEP, Dentons, New Zealand
• Adrian Cartland TEP, Cartland Law, Adelaide
• Paul Tracey TEP, Callinan Chambers, Queensland
• Justin Byrnes TEP, Sir Harry Gibbs Chambers, Brisbane
• Wayne Lear TEP, Familia Wealth, Sydney
• Christine Fleer, Arnold Bloch Leibler Lawyers and Advisors, Melbourne
• Robyn Langsford, KPMG, Sydney
• Brendan Ashdown TEP, John Toohey Chambers, Perth
• Michelle Stevens, Cartland Law, Adelaide
• Andrew Fraser KC TEP, Chancery Barristers + Mediators, Brisbane
• Linda Tapiolas, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, Brisbane
• Anthony Anderson TEP, Sir Harry Gibbs Chambers, Brisbane

Please be advised that the Conference Programme is subject to amendment, including changes to timing, topics, and other related content.

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ACCOMMODATION

The Stamford Plaza has provided delegates of the conference a 15% discounted rate for accommodation. Click the following link to book accommodation directly with the hotel – here.

For further information please visit our Conference Registration page  – here