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• IRS Newcastle Annual Conference

  • When
    30 Oct 2026
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    8:45 AM - 4:15 PM
  • Location
    Belmont 16 Footers Club

  

  
  

  Resilience in a Changing World: AI, Well-being and regional transformation in a Changing World

  Resilience is an increasingly important concern for employers, leaders, and workers facing uncertain environments. It refers to the capacity of individuals, teams, and organisations to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of disruption. In the Hunter region and Newcastle, resilience is particularly relevant as workplaces navigate economic restructuring, workforce transformation, and the transition to net zero, and the impacts of recent crises.

  Perspectives on resilience vary. While some view it as an individual capability, others emphasise the role of workplace conditions, leadership, organisational culture, and support systems. These perspectives raise important questions about worker well-being, fairness and rights, and employer responsibilities in fostering resilient workplaces.

  As organisations respond to disruption and uncertainty, developing adaptive capacities that support recovery, learning, and sustainable performance is essential (Norris et al., 2008). This conference provides a forum for exploring resilience in the context of industrial relations, organisational change, individual worker well-being, and regional transformation.

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• IRSQ - Women in IR High Tea - Lessons from Women Who Have Shaped Workplace Relations

  • When
    30 Oct 2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    United Services Club, 183 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill,

  
  

  LESSONS FROM WOMEN WHO HAVE SHAPED WORKPLACE RELATIONS

  Join  IRSQ  for high tea where their panel of senior leaders  share the defining moments, valuable lessons, and practical insights that shaped their successful careers in workplace relations.

  PANELISTS

  Rebecca Girard
  Deputy Secretary
  The Services Union

  Alexandra O’Brien
  Deputy Director Employee Relations
  Independent Schools Queensland
  (Employer Assoc.)

  
  

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• ALERA SA - Patrons Event

  • When
    5 Nov 2026
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    12:15 PM
  • Location
    Electra House - Westside 131-139 King William St, Adelaide

  

  
  

  ALERA SA Patrons Event
  Thursday 5th November 2026

  Join ALERA SA on

  Thursday 5th November for our Patrons Event for 2026.
  
  The event will commence at 12.30pm with a presentation from The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, followed by a sit-down lunch from 1:00pm-2:00pm

  
  The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP is the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and has represented the electorate of Kingston since 2007. Throughout her parliamentary career, she has held several senior portfolios, including Minister for Social Services and Minister for the NDIS. With a background in psychology, mental health care and the trade union movement, Amanda has a longstanding commitment to workplace fairness, community wellbeing and social equity. She is a passionate advocate for Australian families, focusing on affordable and accessible healthcare, quality early childhood education, and the creation and protection of secure, well-paid jobs.

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• IRSNSW - Meet the Commission and End of Year Member Drinks

  • When
    5 Nov 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    NSW Industrial Relations Commission, 47 Bridge Street, Sydney (Entry via Bridge Street entrance)

  

  
  

  The Industrial Relations Society of New South Wales (IRSNSW), together with Honourable Justice Taylor, invites members of the IRSNSW to attend the annual Meet the Commission and End of Year Member Drinks, to be held this year at the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, 47 Bridge Street, Sydney (Entry via Bridge Street entrance).

  Date: Thursday 5 November 2026

  Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm

  RSVP: 28 October 2026

  IRSW Members can register here

  
  

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• IRSWA - Advocacy Course

  • Start
    20 Nov 2026
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  • End
    22 Nov 2026
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  • Location
    Perth

  

  
  

  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. 

  
  

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• IRST - AGM and EOY Event

  • When
    23 Nov 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    RACV Hotel, 154 - 156 Collins Street, Hobart

  

  
  

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• IRSNSW AGM and Patron's Lunch

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

  

  
  

  2026 AGM & Patron's Lunch

  THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2026

  Members Dining Room Parliament House

  Program

  11.45am  IRSNSW AGM registration commences

  12.00pm  IRSNSW AGM commences

  12.30pm  Patron's Lunch commences

  3.00pm    Patron's Lunch concludes

  
  

  AGM

  Information for members about the AGM is available on the website at IRSNSW committee reports. We invite members to consider nominating for a committee position using the nomination form in the link by 4pm Wednesday 18 November 2026. Please note, as this is a members only page, members will need to login to access this material.

  Attendance at the AGM only has no cost, a cost only applies if you are attending lunch.
  
  

  Patron's Lunch

  The AGM and Patron’s Lunch will feature a sit down discussion with our Patron, Anna Booth (Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman), and Susan Booth, former Fair Work Commissioner, who was appointed by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations to conduct the Closing Loopholes Review, which was tabled in Parliament in August 2026.

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• ALERA 2026 Discrimination Webinar Series - “Why systemic reform is needed and what employers can do at the workplace level to improve accessibility and inclusion”

  • When
    26 Nov 2026
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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

  “Why systemic reform is needed and what employers can do at the workplace level to improve accessibility and inclusion”

  Sarah McLeod and Nikita Barsby of Modern Legal will explore accessibility and inclusion at work, with a focus on neurodiversity and women’s health. Sarah and Nikita will discuss how this can look in practice, including through job design, communication norms, sensory considerations, and supports for women's health.

  Mark Cox of MDC Legal will explore the misalignment of addressing systemic discrimination in employment through the current individual-led and complaints-based models of enforcing anti-discrimination legislation, and “do no harm” principles that should be considered when carrying out investigations and management actions.

  The webinar will be moderated by Eunice Ong, Senior Legal Officer at the Australian Workers’ Union and Vice President of IRSWA.

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

  When: Thursday 26 November  2026

  Where: Zoom Online Webinar

  Time:   4– 5pm 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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• ILERA 2027 World Congress

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

  
  

  

  
  

  Register today for the International Labour and Employment Relations Association 21st World Congress (ILERA 2027)

  We’re thrilled to invite you to register for ILERA 2027, taking place from 31 August – 3 September 2027, at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC).

  Registration now – secure your spot today

  
  

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