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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 Online Webinar

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  Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association (ALERA), together with its State and Territory societies including the IRSV, 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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• Women in Industrial Relations in 2026

  • When
    26 Aug 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Le Méridien Hotel Melbourne, 20 Bourke St, Melbourne
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Have you ever wondered what leading women are doing in IR and ER in 2026?

  
  

  The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria invites members and guests to its annual Women in Industrial Relations event.

  
  

  This year’s event will spotlight senior female figures from industrial relations and policy to explore themes of leadership, reform and professional influence in the IR and ER space.

  Keynote Address & Panel

  Join us for an engaging and insightful evening with Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Anna Cody, providing the keynote address, followed by a panel discussion.

  Joining Commissioner Cody on the panel will be:

  • Imogen Sturni (Branch Secretary, Australian Services Union)
  • Siobhan Kelly SC (Barrister)
  • Dani Salinger (Head of Workplace Relations & Senior Legal Counsel, Virgin Australia)

  The panel will be hosted by a member of the IRSV committee.

  Join colleagues from across the profession for an insightful discussion, followed by refreshments and networking.

  Event details

  Wednesday, 26 August 2026

  
  

  Registrations from 5.30pm, event commencing at 6.00pm

  Le Méridien Hotel Melbourne, 20 Bourke St, Melbourne 

  Tickets

  $25 – IRSV members

  $60 – Non-members

  
  

  About the keynote speaker

  Dr Anna Cody

  Sex Discrimination Commissioner
  

  Dr Cody started as Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner in September 2023.

  Before this, Dr Cody had a distinguished career as an academic, as a lawyer specialising in discrimination and as a passionate advocate for human rights. Her work over the years has included substantial advocacy to various United Nations human rights committees when they have reviewed Australia’s and other nations’ fulfilment of their human rights obligations.

  Most recently she was the Dean of the School of Law and Professor at Western Sydney University for 4.5 years, leading education and research impact within the School to better reflect the diversity of the community and the intersection of law and justice.

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• IRSV's Advocacy Course 2026

  • Start
    2 Sep 2026
  • End
    19 Sep 2026
  • Location
    Melbourne
  • Spaces left
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  The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria is pleased to announce that its popular Advocacy Training Program will run again in 2026.

  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 KC and Leigh Howard, Barrister both members of the Victorian Bar.

  Limited spots are available, and preference will be given to IRSV Members.

  PRICING

  Members - $2,300.00 inc GST

  Non Members - $2,600.00 inc GST

  Costs include course material, catering and refreshments

  DATES

  Wednesday 2 September 2026 and Wednesday 9 September 2026 from 6.00pm - 9.00pm (at Victoria University, CBD campus).

  Saturday 12 September 2026 and Saturday 19 September 2026 from 9.00am - 4.00pm (at the Fair Work Commission)

  
  

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