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• IRSWA - Student Meet the Profession

  • When
    5 Aug 2026
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    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Globe Bar Perth 495/497 Wellington St, Perth

  

  
  

  Are you a university student interested in the dynamic world of industrial relations? Have you heard of the term 'industrial relations' but not quite sure what it is?

  The Industrial Relations Society of WA is hosting an event for students to meet working professionals, to hear about their experiences working in the industry and how that compares with their expectations.

  Hear from IR professionals:

  Georgina Thorpe - Recent graduate @ Mills Oakley, now working in the IR team

  Lewis Price - Industrial Relations Manager @ the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation WA

  Jennifer Porter - Director @ Worklogic Pty Ltd, consulting on HR and employment law issues.

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• IRSQ - Patrons Lunch

  • When
    7 Aug 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

  

  
  

  Join your industry colleagues and friends for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon of insightful conversation and sociability at the 2026 Industrial Relations Society of Queensland Patron’s Lunch.

  
  Date Friday 7 August 2026
  Time 12:00 pm for 12:30 pm start
  Venue Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (Room M3 & M4
  Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets, South Brisbane

  
  

  Our Guest Speaker

  The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

  Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations

  In 2007, Amanda Rishworth was elected as the Member for Kingston at 29 years of age.

  Amanda is the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations.

  She has previously served as Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Development, Shadow Minister for Youth, Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Minister for Social Services, and Minister for the NDIS.

  Amanda was educated at state schools in Adelaide and was a volunteer swimming instructor and surf lifesaver.

  During her university studies, Amanda worked as a sales assistant and developed a strong interest in workplace fairness. She later worked in the trade union movement as a union representative and occupational health and safety trainer.

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• ALERASA - Reflections on industrial relations from the FWC Bench and across a generation / AGM

  • When
    12 Aug 2026
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Electra House - Westside 131- 139 King William St, Adelaide and online via Zoom

  

  
  

  Join ALERA SA for an ALERA SA CPD on "Reflections on industrial relations from the FWC Bench and across a generation", delivered by former Deputy President Peter Anderson and former Commissioner Christopher Platt

  Venue : Electra House - Westside 131- 139 King William St, Adelaide and online via Zoom

  Date : Wednesday 12th August 2026

  Time : Registration - 4:30pm

  : Start - 5:00 - 6:00pm

  The CPD Presentation will be followed by the 2026 ALERA SA AGM from 6:00- 6:30pm.

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• ALERA SA - AGM

  • When
    12 Aug 2026
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    6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Electra House - Westside 131- 139 King William Street, Adelaide

  

  
  

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• IRSQ - Advocacy in the Commission

  • When
    15 Aug 2026
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    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Brisbane

  

  
  

  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”

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  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

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

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• ALERA & IRSNSW Skills Workshop

  • When
    16 Oct 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Sydney

  
  

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• IRSNSW AGM and Patron's Lunch

  • When
    26 Nov 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Members Dining Room NSW Parliament House

  
  

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• ILERA 2027 World Congress

  • Start
    30 Aug 2027
  • End
    3 Sep 2027
  • Location
    ICC Sydney

  
  

  
  

  30 August - 3 September 2027

  ICC Sydney

  Sustainable, productive and decent work: Bridging Research, practice and policy

  
  

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