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• IRSWA - 2025 Student Networking Event

  • When
    6 Aug 2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Ben's talk will be followed by the 2025 ALERA SA AGM from 6:00- 6:30pm.

  
  

  
  

  IRSWA Student Meet & Greet

  Are you a university student passionate about the dynamics of industrial relations?

  Hear from IR professionals:

  Craig Dunne - Senior Industrial Relations Officer;

  Cameron Burchell - ER & IR Consultant; and

  Danielle Staniskov - Senior Human Resources Business Partner

  Talk about the career opportunities in the IR industry ranging from trade unions, law firms, employer associations and in-house.

  Afterwards, network with fellow students and other IR professionals over some nibbles and drinks at the Globe Bar.

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• IRSNSW - Members Networking Drinks & Mentoring Program 2025 Launch

  • When
    13 Aug 2025
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    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Cabana Bar ("The Hideaway") 25 Martin Place Sydney

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Join  IRSNSW for an evening of networking and the launch of the 2025 mentorship program at the NSW Industrial Relations Society Members Networking Drinks and 2025 Mentoring Program Launch! This exciting event will take place at the stylish Cabana Bar (in the area known as the “Hideaway”), located at 25 Martin Place, Sydney, on 13 August 2025.

  Starting at 5:30pm and concluding at 9:00pm, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders and fellow practitioners. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, want to hear about what it is like to be a mentor or mentee, this event promises to be both enjoyable and enriching.

  Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with your fellow members at the NSW Industrial Relations community.

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• IRSV's Advocacy Course 2025

  • Start
    20 Aug 2025
  • End
    6 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Melbourne

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria is pleased to announce that its popular Advocacy Training Program will run again in 2025.

  The program is a skill-based program directed at advocacy skills for appearances in the Fair Work Commission. The program is a great opportunity for new advocates looking to learn and obtain practical experience and experienced advocates seeking to refresh their skills.

  The IRSV Course is presented by Chris O'Grady QC and Brian Lacy AO, Barrister and former Senior Deputy President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

  Limited spots are available, and preference will be given to IRSV Members.

  PRICING

  Members - $2,250.00 inc GST

  Non Members - $2,500.00 inc GST

  Costs include course material, catering and refreshments

  DATES

  20 and 27 August 2025 from 6.00pm - 9.00pm (Victoria University, Tower Campus, located at 370 Little Lonsdale Street).
  

  30 August and 6 September 2025 from 9.00am - 4.00pm (at the Fair Work Commission)

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• ALERA SA - Through a local lens

  • When
    21 Aug 2025
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    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Electra House - Westside 131- 139 King William St, Adelaide

  
  

  
  

  Through a local lens

  The decision of Elisha v Vision Australia and how it might be applied in the South Australian context

  This presentation will be delivered by Ben Duggan, Director and Team Leader for Workplace at DW Fox Tucker.

  Ben is a solutions focused lawyer who enjoys working with clients to achieve commercial outcomes, within his areas of expertise in Labour and Employment, Workers Compensation, Workplace disputes and Workplace safety.

  Ben's talk will be followed by the  2025 ALERA SA AGM from 6:00- 6:30pm, then light refreshments and netwoking.

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• IRSWA - Litigating Complaints without Complainants

  • When
    21 Aug 2025
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    5:15 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Jackson McDonald, L 17, 225 St Georges Terrace, Perth

  
  

  
  

  The difficulties and dilemmas when complainants refuse to participate in workplace litigation

  This seminar is presented by Sam Pack (Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers):

  A complaint against an employee can spark all kinds of workplace litigation between the employee and their employer, including unfair dismissal or adverse action. However, complainants are often reluctant to participate in that litigation, particularly in the context of sexual harassment. This seminar discusses the issues that reluctance can create for the parties and the decision-maker, including the dilemma of compelling the complainant’s attendance, and the difficulties in relying on investigation records and other hearsay evidence.

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• IRSQ - 2025 Patrons Lunch

  • When
    22 Aug 2025
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    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    InterContinental Hotel, 190 Elizabeth Street Brisbane

  
  

  
  

  AN AFTERNOON IN CONVERSATION WITH JOSEPH CATANZARITI

  Join your industry colleagues and friends for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon of insightful conversation and sociability at the 2025 installment of the Industrial Relations Society of Queensland Patron’s Lunch with the  guest speaker, Joseph Catanzariti AM.

  With over 40 years of practical legal experience, Joseph Catanzariti AM is one of Australia’s leading mediators and strategic advisors. In both practice and 11 years at the Fair Work Commission, Joseph has been extensively involved either as a lawyer representing a party or as the facilitator assisting to resolve the dispute.

  Over that period, Joseph has been involved in both commercial and workplace disputes. Alternate dispute resolution and achieving successful outcomes is in his DNA, and he provides alternate dispute resolution in the roles of mediator, arbitrator or expert facilitator, and strategic advisory services services throughout Australia and internationally.

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• IRSV - The State of Industrial Relations in 2025: Discussion with Jaclyn Symes MP

  • When
    27 Aug 2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Law Institute of Victoria, Level 13, 140 William Street, Melbourne

  
  

  
  

  The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria and the Law Institute of Victoria warmly invite you to this year’s Women in Industrial Relations Event. All are welcome!

  The Industrial Relations and Employment Law (IR/ER) community have experienced myriad of changes over the past few years with significant reforms to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). As part of some of these reforms, their full impact are yet to be seen.

  This year’s keynote speaker is the recently appointed Treasurer of Victoria and Minister for Industrial Relations, the Honourable Jaclyn Symes MP.

  This event will commence with an address by Minister Symes, and then followed by an opportunity for attendees to share their reflections on the state of IR/ER in 2025.

  As part of this event, Minister Symes would love to hear from the audience directly about:

  • The big issues affecting the IR/ER sphere in Victoria, with a focus on those impacting women;
  • The audience’s experience with recent legislative changes, including what reforms they see are/are not working and what further changes are required; and
  • What can the Victorian State Government do or what changes should it advocate for with its Federal counterpart.

  There will also be a networking opportunity with canapés and drinks provided prior to and following the discussion which will start at 6:30 pm sharp.

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• IRSV - Advocacy Skills Series 3: Appellate Advocacy at the FWC

  • When
    18 Sep 2025
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    In person

  
  

  
  

  IRSV's 2025 Advocacy Skills Series 

  Appellate Advocacy at the FWC

  Speakers: the Hon Dr Iain Ross AO and Leigh Howard

  Location: RACV City Club, Club Pavillion, Level 2, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne

  Time: 18 September 2025, 5:00 pm (for a 5:15 pm lecture start) to 8:00 pm

  Price: $35 for members ($200 for non-members)

  Drinks and canapes will be served for after the seminar. Further information on the seminar will be provided closer to the date.

  
  

  

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• ALERA 2025 National Conference

  • Start
    9 Oct 2025
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    4:00 PM
  • End
    11 Oct 2025
  • Location
    The Star, Brisbane

  
  

  
  

  
  

  ALERA is excited to announce registrations are open for the 2025 National Conference. Join your IR colleagues in Brisbane for a standout line-up of leading voices in industrial relations, ready to share their expertise, fresh perspectives, and the latest developments shaping the field. Expect engaging discussions, interactive sessions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with professionals and leaders from across the sector.

  View the list of speakers here and program here

  When: Thursday 9^th to Saturday 11^th October

  Where: The Star, Brisbane

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