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ALERA SA FWC Advocacy Course

Meet the Commission – Open to All Members, compulsory for Course Participants.  Included in Course Registration
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 5.00pm to 7:00pm.

Advocacy Course (incl registration for Meet the Commission)
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Thursday, 10 April 2025, Registrations from 9.00am, Course 9.30am to 4.30pm

On behalf of ALERA SA, the Adelaide-based Members of the Fair Work Commission are to conduct a full-day basic course in advocacy. As a prelude to the course proper, the Commission will host a function where members can meet the Adelaide-based Members of the Commission.

The evening function will be of interest to all local IR practitioners and the full-day course will be relevant to anyone seeking to appear before the FWC and of particular interest to developing advocates and those seeking a refresher.

Registration numbers for the full course are strictly limited due to the need for mentors, Commission Members and courtrooms.
The Course includes registration for the Meet the Commission function.
Early registration is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

The introductory and networking event is open to all members, and compulsory for course participants. It will start with the introductory sessions for the course to be held in one of the FWC hearing rooms on North Terrace, where Members will provide attendees with an overview of the FWC and its major jurisdictions. It will be followed by an opportunity to meet the local Commission Members and other IR professionals network at the Intercontinental Hotel, with light refreshments and nibbles available.

The course the following day will include the following:

• The theory of advocacy
• The strategy and practice of advocacy in the FWC including the stages of proceedings
•  Evidence – approach (rules of evidence and practice as applied by the FWC), witnesses, documents and the process of proving and tendering
• Case preparation and presentation of simulated cases (Moots) - with the support of the FWC Members and experienced practitioners
• Observations and tips from the Bench

The course will be conducted entirely in-person at the FWC Adelaide premises on North Terrace.

Registration will be at 9:00am, with the course commencing at 9:30am and the course will conclude at 4.30pm.

Registration Costs

Meet the Commission Only – Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 5.00pm to 7.00pmCourse Participants – included in course registration
Members - $37.50

Advocacy Course (includes registration for Meet the Commission)
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Thursday, 10 April 2025,
Registrations from 9.00am, Course 9.30am to 4.30pm
ALERA Members - $287.50
ALERA Student Members - $177.50
Non Members - $387.50

Discount for multiple registrations for the full course from the same organisation (25%)

Registration numbers for the full course are strictly limited, register early.

Closing date for registrations: 31 March 2025.

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