What is the Stynes Address?
The Stynes Address is an annual high-profile lecture organised by the Society of Construction Law Australia (SoCLA). It is designed to challenge industry views and norms within the construction law sector. Each year, a distinguished speaker is selected to present a thought-provoking lecture that aims to shift the conversation and inspire new perspectives.
The inaugural Stynes Address was delivered in 2023 by The Honourable Justice Katie Stynes, after whom the address is named. The event has since become a significant occasion for professionals in the construction law industry to gather, learn, and network.
2025
Bronwyn Weir delivered the 2025 Stynes Address on 11 November at Melbourne’s Immigration Museum, speaking on the topic “The Role of the Legal Profession in Regulatory Failure and Reform.”
Bronwyn is the Managing Director of Weir Legal & Consulting. Bronwyn specialises in advising government regulators and is known for her expertise in building regulation. In 2017, Bronwyn co-authored the Building Confidence Report with Professor Peter Shergold which remains an influential report in policy development. She continues to advise Australian governments on building regulatory matters including the impacts of combustible cladding, security of payment, regulating developers, apartment defects, product safety, home building insurance and the improvements to regulatory practice. In addition to building regulation, Bronwyn advises regulators in sectors including education, health and water.
SoCLA members are able to download Bronwyn' paper here and view the video recording here.
2024
The 2024 Stynes Address was presented by Gabrielle Trainor AO at the Australian Museum, Sydney.
A gallery of photos from this event is available here
The podcast is available from the link below
2024 Stynes Address – Gabriell - SCL Australia Podcast - Apple Podcasts
2023
The Inaugural Lecture was presented in 2023 by our patron, Justice Katie Stynes, after whom the address has been named, at the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne.
A gallery of photos from this event is available here.
A copy of her Honour's speech is available here.
The podcast is available from the link below
2023 Stynes Address – Justice - SCL Australia Podcast - Apple Podcasts