Virtual Event |
Law Squared
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC AustraliaAs Australia moves towards a federal election in 2025, Not-for-Profit (NFP) organisations and charities will face increased scrutiny in their advocacy efforts. But where is the line between advocacy and lobbying? How can NFPs influence policy and champion their causes without jeopardising compliance or crossing legal boundaries?
Join us on Tuesday 4 March from midday for this practical and insightful 60-minute webcast to explore the regulatory landscape and governance strategies that will help your organisation engage in meaningful advocacy while managing risks.
Whether you sit in the C-Suite, governance, legal, communications, or people and culture, this session will provide you with the tools to safeguard your advocacy efforts, navigate regulatory obligations, and strengthen governance structures—all within the legal framework for Australian charities and NFPs.
Guest Speakers
Hear from leading experts, including:
• Gautam Raju – Global Advocacy + Policy Director - Movember, Board Director, Australian Democracy Network
• Jo Scard – Impact Communications & Engagement Advisor, Founder + CEO - Fifty Acres
• Demetrio Zema – Founder & CEO - Law Squared, Chair + Board Member - Expression Australia
Moderated by Law Squared’s own Annika Childs, this session will provide practical insights, real-world case studies, and governance best practices to ensure your NFP makes an impact while remaining compliant.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this webcast, you’ll be able to:
• Differentiate between advocacy and lobbying within Australia’s legal framework.
• Understand key legal and regulatory obligations
• Recognise common pitfalls - and how to avoid them.
• Implement governance best practices to safeguard advocacy efforts and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Develop risk-aware communication strategies to ensure your messaging stays within advocacy boundaries.
• Equip your board and leadership with the tools to oversee advocacy and good governance.
Who Should Attend?
This session is essential for professionals in the NFP and charity sector, particularly those in:
• C-Suite & Board Leadership
• In-House Legal & Governance
• People & Culture
• Communications & Advocacy Teams
Register now and equip your organisation with the knowledge to advocate effectively—without the legal headaches!
Speakers
Annika Childs - Commercial Lawyer + Strategic Enablement Lead at Law Squared
Annika is a skilled commercial lawyer known for translating complex legal issues into clear, practical advice. She focuses on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, with expertise in contractual matters and regulatory compliance. Annika also plays a key role in driving strategic initiatives at Law Squared. She leverages her project management skills to enhance service delivery, ensuring our work aligns with client expectations.
Demetrio Zema – Founder + CEO at Law Squared
Founder + Director of Law Squared, Demetrio is an accomplished entrepreneur and lawyer, having worked with large listed entities, SMEs, NFPs and venture capital funds. Beyond leading Law Squared’s extraordinary growth trajectory, Demetrio actively contributes to the NFP community, serving as Chair of the Board of Expression Australia and the Royal Tasmanian Society of the Deaf and Blind, having held a number of director roles in NFP organisations.
Gautam Raju – Global Director, Policy and Advocacy Movember
Gautam is a seasoned leader in global policy and advocacy, with over 14 years’ experience driving impactful public campaigns and advocacy strategies across Europe, Kenya, India, and the United States. At Movember, Gautam drives our efforts to influence men’s health policy worldwide, drawing on his expertise in building coalitions, rallying communities, and achieving measurable results to help address critical men’s health issues.
Jo Scard – CEO + Founder at Fifty Acres
Jo leads the team at Fifty Acres, offering 20 years’ experience in communications and a wealth of knowledge in public speaking, strategic communications and government engagement. A highly sought-after strategic advisor, she has expertise in corporate and political advisory, and journalism alongside being a trained lawyer. As a leader in the for-purpose and social impact sector, Jo regularly runs webinars for NFP and community based organisations and frequently speaks at industry events and conferences.
Notes
*Competitor Exclusion – ACC Australia Partner’s may request that representative/s of a competitor organisation/s registered for the event be excluded, and ACC Australia reserves the right to make the final decision as to whether a registration is rejected. As a guide, a competitor organisation could be defined as a rival organisation of similar size to the host Corporate Partner, with an established practice, product or service in the area being showcased by the Corporate Partner’s at the event. Please provide a brief statement as to why you have deemed an organisation to be a competitor, in support of any request to ACC Australia to reject a registration.
* Please note that registrations are being managed by Law Squared. Please let ACC Australia know if you have not received your confirmation within 24 hours.
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