Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association upcoming events

IRSWA - Case Club (4 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Join IRSWA for a relaxed evening discussing IR cases over cheese and wine!

Like a book club, we will choose a case to start our discussions off (usually based on an interesting factual scenario, novel legal principle and/or really good writing).

Our first case is Audrey Campbell v GOLD TIGER LOGISTICS QLD Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 913.

Case Club is also a space to share your own favourite cases and discuss the decisions that made you think.

Everyone is welcome.

IRSV - Voices of IR 2026 - Taming AI; Can it be done? (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Voices of IR 2026 - Taming AI; Can it be done? tackles one of the defining workplace issues of our time, examining two major AI challenges that every IR practitioner needs to be ready for.

Complimentary for IRSV members and members of interstate ALERA affiliates

ALERA 2026 Discrimination Webinar Series - “Sex Discrimination in 2026: From Complaint to Commission” (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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

“Sex Discrimination in 2026: From Complaint to Commission”

Commissioner Sarah McKinnon will discuss the Fair Work Commission’s sexual harassment jurisdiction including pathways to access, trauma-informed processes, potential outcomes and common issues that arise in dealing with claims. She will also touch on other areas of the Commission’s jurisdiction where sexual harassment can arise.

Sarah McCarthy, State Chambers will explore practical approaches to managing workplace discrimination complaints across the grounds of sex, age, race and disability. Sarah will outline the complaint pathways available to employees, including the Australian Human Rights Commission and State and Territory anti-discrimination boards. Sarah will explain what employers can expect when responding to and defending a claim. Sarah will then trace the full arc of a discrimination matter, from the initial complaint process through to litigation.

The webinar will be moderated by Nicholas Wilson, workplace relations consultant and former FWC Commissioner.

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

When: Wednesday 24 June 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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IRSV - An evening with Ewin Hannan (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:30:00 GMT

The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria invites members and guests to An Evening with Ewin Hannan, Workplace Editor at The Australian.

Hosted by Leigh Howard, the evening promises to be valuable and insightful, traversing Ewin’s almost 40 years covering Australia’s biggest workplace stories.

Ewin and Leigh will speak about the landmark disputes Ewin has covered in his career as well as the emerging trends and key issues shaping today’s industrial landscape.

Drawing on his decades of experience, Ewin will provide a unique and informed perspective on the forces influencing the employment relationship and the political and legal frameworks that underpin it.

Learn more and register

IRS Newcastle Branch Annual General Meeting (31 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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 & IRSNSW Skills Workshop (16 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

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