Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association upcoming events

IRSQ - Advocacy in the Commission (15 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

The IRSQ Advocacy in the Commission Course returns in August 2026!

Having first been developed in the late 1990s, and run regularly since then, this course is a longstanding and popular IRSQ offering. It is a course we are proud to deliver to our members and other industrial relations practitioners who are looking to increase their knowledge and skills in the art of advocacy.

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ALERA 2026 Discrimination Webinar Series - “Disability at Work: Reasonable Adjustments, Inherent Requirements, and Risk-Reducing Practice” (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

ALERA, together with our State and Territory societies, is pleased to present the third of four National professional development masterclasses on Discrimination.

“Disability at Work: Reasonable Adjustments,

Inherent Requirements, and Risk-Reducing Practice”

Nikki A-Khavari of Higgins Chambers will draw on recent and leading case law to examine the legal and practical requirements for making reasonable adjustments for workers with disability. The session will also explore how employers can minimise discrimination risk and lawfully rely on key statutory exceptions, including inherent or genuine occupational requirements, unjustifiable hardship, and measures reasonably necessary to protect workplace health and safety.

The webinar will be moderated by Dr Ben French, President IRSQ.

This webinar will feature a live Q&A, giving members the chance to engage directly with leading experts in industrial relations.

When: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Where: Zoom Online Webinar

Time: 12 – 1pm AEST

Cost: Complimentary for all IRS members nationally

Cost: Non-members $40.00

Secure your spot today!

We ask that State IRS members, register via their IRS website

IRSWA - Advocacy Course (20 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

After a long hiatus and due to popular demand and member requests, we’re bringing the IRSWA Advocacy Course back in 2026!

The course is designed for human resources, industrial relations practitioners and lawyers to develop and enhance their skills in the art of advocacy.

With WA Commission members adjudicating and supported by interstate facilitators (Chris O’Grady KC and Leigh Howard, Vic Bar) who run this course for other IR societies, the return of this course to WA is not to be missed

Interested members are invited to send EOI's to ensure they can access pre-sale tickets and limited early bird prices, before the rest of the tickets get released to members and general public.

When: Friday 20 November to Sunday 22 November

Spots will be limited. Membership is encouraged to ensure you have the best chance of obtaining pre-sale tickets - join today!

Email the IRSWA Committee to register your interest.

IRSNSW AGM and Patron's Lunch (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

ILERA 2027 World Congress (30 Aug 2027)

Sun, 29 Aug 2027 14:00:00 GMT

30 August - 3 September 2027

ICC Sydney

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