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• IRSV - Advocacy Skills Series 2: Ethics and Etiquette at the FWC

  • When
    30 Jul 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
  • Location
    Online

  
  

  
  

  IRSV's 2025 Advocacy Skills Series 

  Ethics and Etiquette at the FWC

  Industrial Relations Society of Victoria (IRSV) are delighted to invite all IRS members to their Advocacy Skills webinar series focusing on Ethics and Etiquette at the FWC.

  When: Wednesday 30 July at 5:00pm.

  Where: Online

  The Fair Work Commission's new and expanded jurisdictions mean that there is more appearance work at the Commission for our members. The complexity of that appearance work will vary, and will be a daunting task for many of us.

  Chris O'Grady KC and Franceska Leoncio have agreed to share their expertise on how to appear at the Commission from start to end, and to share their guidance on how to do it ethically and in a way that best assists the Commission. Former Commissioner Nick Wilson will then share his insights on the topic - gained from more than 12 years on the bench, observing advocates before him.

  The webinar complimentary for IRS members nationally and will be held online. Contact us (each secretariat to include a link to their contact email) for the ALERA Affiliate code to register.

  Members registration – Complimentary

  Non-Members registration - $120.00

  A webinar link will be sent to attendees prior to the webinar.

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• IRSNSW - Toxic Workplaces an IR Perspective

  • When
    6 Aug 2025
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    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Level 2, 50 Pitt Street Sydney NSW

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Join the NSW Industrial Relations Society for a timely and thought-provoking panel session as its first Twilight Seminar explores the complex issue of toxic workplaces through the lens of industrial relations.

  The discussion will be held with three seasoned employment lawyers and facilitated by Leah Brown, Partner at Deloitte.

  Our panel includes:

  
  

  

  Fay Calderone (Partner, Hall & Wilcox)

  

  Mia Pantechis (Principal, Maurice Blackburn)

  

  Stefanie Costi (The Rising Heard, Founder)

  Light refreshments will be available at the end of the session with the opportunity to network with other members.

  For interstate and territory IRS members, please contact us for the member registration code.

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• IRSNSW - Members Networking Drinks & Mentoring Program 2025 Launch

  • When
    13 Aug 2025
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    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Cabana Bar ("The Hideaway") 25 Martin Place Sydney

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Join  IRSNSW for an evening of networking and the launch of the 2025 mentorship program at the NSW Industrial Relations Society Members Networking Drinks and 2025 Mentoring Program Launch! This exciting event will take place at the stylish Cabana Bar (in the area known as the “Hideaway”), located at 25 Martin Place, Sydney, on 13 August 2025.

  Starting at 5:30pm and concluding at 9:00pm, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders and fellow practitioners. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, want to hear about what it is like to be a mentor or mentee, this event promises to be both enjoyable and enriching.

  Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with your fellow members at the NSW Industrial Relations community.

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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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• 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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• 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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