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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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• 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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• IRSNSW - Careers in Industrial Relations

  • When
    28 Aug 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Boardroom, Level 2, H69 Codrington Building, 21-23 Codrington St, University of Sydney

  

  
  

  Careers in Industrial Relations
  A panel event for students and professionals

  Interested in a career in industrial relations? Join IRSNSW for an engaging panel discussion on industrial relations careers!

  Hear from experienced industrial relations practitioners, including representatives from the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW, Deloitte and the Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union. Panellists will reflect on their careers and share tips on building the skills needed to succeed in industrial relations. Audience members will have the chance to ask questions and meet the panellists. Light refreshments will be provided.

  This careers event is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from any university and early career professionals interested in working in industrial relations. 

  This careers event will be followed by the annual Kingsley Laffer Memorial Lecture, featuring Ming Long, at 6pm at the University of Sydney. Attendees at the careers event are warmly welcomed to attend this important industrial relations lecture. Further details and registration for the Lecture can be found at the following link: https://www.sydney.edu.au/business/our-research/research-areas/work-and-organisational-studies/kingsley-laffer-memorial-lecture.html

  This event is organised in collaboration with the University of Sydney Work and Organisational Studies Student Society.

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• IRSQ - Women in IR Afternoon Tea

  • When
    12 Sep 2025
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    2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    InterContinental Brisbane, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City

  

  
  

  
  

  Join IRSQ for its annual  Women in IR  afternoon tea

  What's working? What's not? What's next?

  The expert panel will unpack the latest changes in the Australian IR landscape for the female workforce, the impacrs of the changes on women and what they believe are the next steps for women in the workforce.

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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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• IRSWA - Froth and Frivolity

  • When
    3 Oct 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • Location
    The Lounge at Lawson Flats, Perth.

  
  

  
  

  Froth and Frivolity – Advice and Anecdotes from peak IR professionals!

  IRSWA is pleased to invite you to a night of froth and frivolity... 

  With a line up of seasoned voices from the IR sector, you can expect lively conversation, and plenty of chances to mingle in a laid-back setting with speakers and like-minded practitioners.

  When: Friday 3 October, 5:30 PM

  Where: the Lounge at Lawson Flats, Perth.

  Canapés and beverages included.

  Speakers:

  Rachel Cosentino, Senior Commissioner of the WA Industrial Relations Commission

  Paul Schneider, Commissioner of the Fair Work Commission

  Jane Van Den Herik, Experienced practical IR professional

  Daniel White, Partner, Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety, Mills Oakley

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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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