WHO WE ARE

The Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association is the national voice of the industrial and workplace relations profession. Formerly called the IR Society of Australia, we are oldest national organisation in this field in Australia.

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who we represent

ALERA represents more than 4,000 professionals working in industrial relations, workplace employment relations, human resources, labour law, dispute settlement, conflict resolution and related fields that belong to affiliated State and Territory industrial relation societies.

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WHAT'S ON

Australia/Sydney
IRSV - The GP Roadmap

15 Sep 2026 5:00 PM

The Commonwealth Law Courts, 305 William Street, Melbourne
Australia/Sydney
IRSNSW - Meet the Commission and End of Year Member Drinks

5 Nov 2026 5:30 PM

NSW Industrial Relations Commission, 47 Bridge Street, Sydney (Entry via Bridge Street entrance)
Australia/Perth
IRSWA - Advocacy Course

20 Nov 2026

Perth

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2027 ILERA WORLD
CONGRESS

The 21st ILERA World Congress in Sydney 31 August - 3 September 2027. The ILERA World Congress has a proud and longstanding tradition of bringing together a global community committed to advancing knowledge and practice in labour and employment relationshe conference

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