Monday, 2 March 2026
Chair
Rory Alexander, Managing Director, Aldermane
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law and Procedural Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
Contract Law: A Year in Review
- Review the year’s key developments in contract law, highlighting significant cases and legislative changes that impact government contracting and procurement
- Gain practical insights and lessons learned from recent decisions to help strengthen contract management and legal compliance within the public sector
Presented by Michael Burton, Principal, Aldermane
Presenters
Rory Alexander, Managing Director, Aldermane
Rory is Aldermane's founder and managing partner. He is a specialist procurement and major projects lawyer, with a focus on Defence and Government procurement and the acquisition and sustainment of complex military capabilities. He works in Canberra and Sydney and provides advice to Commonwealth departments on all aspects of the procurement process. Rory works for both public sector and private clients. During his career, Rory has received the following awards and recognition for his work with Government clients: Finalist - 30under30, Government (2019), Rising Star - Australasian Lawyer Magazine (2020), Finalist - Defence Consultant of the Year, Defence Industry Awards (2023), Finalist - Government Partner of the Year, Partner of the Year Awards (2023 and 2024), Winner - Innovator of the Year, Australian Law Awards (2023) and Winner - Projects, Energy and Resources Partner of the Year, Partner of the Year Awards (2024). Rory holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance) and a Bachelor of Laws. He is admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, and is a practising member of the Law Society of the ACT and also holds an interstate practising certificate in NSW.
Michael Burton, Principal, Aldermane
Michael is a commercial lawyer whose expertise is underpinned both by his training as an economist, and his extensive experience with government oversight functions. A government procurement specialist, Michael has more than 15 years of experience working in legal, commercial and governance roles across the private, government and parliamentary sectors. A key part of Michael’s approach is his genuine interest in the work and purpose of his clients. Passionate about learning, working in teams, and delivering results, Michael takes on challenges with enthusiasm and energy. Combining technical skill with a people-first approach, he tackles new opportunities by considering not only what needs to be done, but indeed who depends on it – and therefore why it should be done to the highest possible standard. Michael holds degrees in economics, arts, and law. He was admitted into practise in Western Australia, and holds an unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory.
