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    • 20 Aug 2025
    • 6 Sep 2025
    • Melbourne
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    NOTE: The 2025 Course is now fully subscribed. If you were intending to register, please join the waiting list for any cancellations and priority entry into the 2026 program.





    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)


    • 27 Aug 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Law Institute of Victoria, Level 13, 140 William Street, Melbourne
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    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. 

    About Jaclyn Symes MP


    After finishing year 12 and growing up in Benalla, Jaclyn moved to Melbourne in 1997 to undertake a Bachelor of Laws from Deakin University and was admitted to practice as an Australian lawyer in 2006. During her early career, Jaclyn worked as carer for people with intellectual disabilities. This experience made her acutely aware of the struggles that those with a disability experience daily and the importance of the Government putting in place the right policies to address their challenges. Following her time as a carer, Jaclyn was drawn to the union movement and took up a role with the Australian Services Union as an Industrial Officer. 

    To make a real difference, Jaclyn realised that she would need to influence policy. This led her to a role as an Advisor to the former Bracks/Brumby Labor Government working for the then Deputy Premier and Attorney General Rob Hulls. Following a change in Government in 2010, Jaclyn became Senior Legal and Justice Advisor to the Leader of the Opposition, Daniel Andrews. At the November 2014 election, Jaclyn was elected to Parliament as a Member for Northern Victoria. After her re-election in the 2018 Victorian State Election, Jaclyn was appointed as Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Resources and Deputy Leader of the Legislative Council. In 2019, Jaclyn became the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council. Until 2024, Jaclyn was the Attorney General and Minister for Emergency Services before a change in portfolios led her to become the Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Regional Development. She remains the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council. 

    Jaclyn is passionate about social justice and hard work. She values ensuring equity, access to justice and believes in an individual’s opportunity to have a “fair go”. Jaclyn believes that good representation involves advocacy, action, activism, and accountability and she is passionate about building the strength of the Northern Victorian region, making positive changes for the residents in its many towns. Jaclyn is committed to supporting major projects, creating jobs for the future, and building stronger regional communities. 

    Ministries 

    • Treasurer since December 2024
    • Minister for Industrial Relations since December 2024 
    • Minister for Regional Development since December 2024 
    • 18 Sep 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • RACV City Club, Club Pavillion (Level 2), 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne
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    IRSV's 2025 Advocacy Skills Series 

    Appellate Advocacy at the FWC

    & Springtime member catchup drinks with the Industrial Bar Association 


    Speakers: the Hon Dr Iain Ross AO and Leigh Howard

    Location: RACV City ClubClub 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 ($120 for non-members)

    Drinks and canapes will be served for after the seminar. Further information on the seminar will be provided to members closer to the date.


    • 9 Oct 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 11 Oct 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • The Star, Brisbane

     

    ALERA is excited to announce registrations are open for the 2025 National Conference.

    When: Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th October

    Where: The Star, Brisbane


    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

    Link for speakers https://aleraconference.com.au/speakers/

    Link for program https://aleraconference.com.au/program/

    Link to register now https://aleraconference.com.au/registration/


Past events

30 Jul 2025 Advocacy Skills Series 2: Ethics and Etiquette at the FWC
24 Jul 2025 ALERA Unfair Dismissal Masterclass: Session 3
5 Jun 2025 ALERA Unfair Dismissal Masterclass: Session 2
27 May 2025 Advocacy Skills Series 1: Mediation in the Federal Courts
3 Apr 2025 Meet the Commission (Members Only)
7 Mar 2025 IRSV Welcome to 2025!
3 Dec 2024 Patron’s Night Dinner and AGM
20 Nov 2024 Launch of the “Field guide to researching employment and industrial relations”
15 Nov 2024 Journal of Industrial Relations 65th Anniversary
30 Oct 2024 IRSV PD Seminar Series: Evidence and Proof at the FWC
18 Sep 2024 IRSV PD Seminar Series: Conciliation Skills
21 Aug 2024 2024 IRSV Advocacy Course
24 Jul 2024 ALERA & IRSNSW Online Seminar Event
17 Jul 2024 IRSV PD Seminar Series: Written Advocacy
6 Jun 2024 Women in Industrial Relations
30 May 2024 IRSV Networking Function
15 May 2024 Closing Loopholes & Secure Jobs Better Pay Reforms: ‘Speed Dating’ Seminar 2
17 Apr 2024 Closing Loopholes & Secure Jobs Better Pay Reforms: ‘Speed Dating’ Seminar 1
21 Mar 2024 Lunch Seminar - Inclusivity through enterprise bargaining - An NTEU Case Study
14 Mar 2024 Meet the Commission (Members Only)
23 Nov 2023 Patron's Night Dinner and Annual General Meeting
27 Oct 2023 ALERA National Conference 2023 - Tasmania
17 Oct 2023 IRSV Seminar - Fair Work Act bargaining reforms
23 Aug 2023 Lunch Seminar - Managing psychosocial risks in the workplace and achieving Respect@Work
18 Aug 2023 Celebrating 60 years of the IRSV - With Sharan Burrow, AC
2 Aug 2023 Advocacy Course 2023

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