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    • 24 Jul 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
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    ALERA, in conjunction with State and Territory societies, is excited to share the details for the third of four National professional development lunchtime masterclasses on Unfair Dismissal. These webinars are free for all industrial relations society members.

    We invite you to join us for the third session in July, presented by Vice Present Gibian on “The lifecycle of an unfair dismissal claim: Process, remedies, and appeals”.

    The session hosted by IRSNSW will include a live Q&A, providing an opportunity for members to engage directly with the Vice President.

    When: Thursday, 24 July 2025

    Where: Zoom Webinar (Online)

    Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (AEST)

    Cost: Complimentary for all IRS members nationally

     

    Presenter: Vice President Mark Gibian



    Vice President Mark Gibian has been serving as the Vice President of the Fair Work Commission since his appointment in June 2024. Prior to this role, he was a barrister at HB Higgins Chambers in Sydney, commencing his practice in 2002 and being appointed Senior Counsel in 2018. Throughout his career at the bar, Vice President Gibian appeared in a range of significant cases, including successfully representing the TWU in challenging Qantas’ decision to outsource ground handling operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, securing pay rises of up to 28.5% for the HSU in the aged care work value case, and winning the insertion of a minimum wage floor in the Horticulture Award with the AWU. 

    • 30 Jul 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
    • Via Zoom
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    IRSV's 2025 Advocacy Skills Series 

    Ethics and Etiquette at the FWC

    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.

    Do you need to freshen up on the basics of an appearance, or do you need to extend your appearance skills to make the biggest impact?

    Most critically: Are you in a position to appear in a way that best assists the Commission to discharge its task according to its statutory mandate - fairly, quickly, efficiently, and in a way that promotes harmonious and cooperative workplace relations? 

    This seminar aims to equip you with ideas and methods in which you can do so. 

    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 seminar will be held online via Zoom (link to be provided).

    The seminar is free for IRSV Members (join or renew today: www.irsv.asn.au/join).


    • 18 Sep 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • RACV City Club, Club Pavillion (Level 2), 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne
    • 198
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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 ($200 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/


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