ALERA SA upcoming events

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?
Webinar - Wednesday 10 June 2026 - 5 PM - 6 PM (AEST)

IRSV proudly presents their second webinar for 2026.

Free for IRSV members and members of interstate ALERA affiliates, 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.

Joseph Mitchell, ACTU Assistant Secretary, will unpack the guardrails unions are seeking around the use of AI in Australian workplaces—and what they could mean in practice.

Murray Furlong, General Manager of the Fair Work Commission, and Deputy President Abbey Beaumont will offer a rare inside view of how the Commission is responding to the growing volume of AI-generated material—and where AI may genuinely improve case management for the Commission and parties alike.

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

Join us online on Wednesday 10 June 2026, from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm AEST, via Zoom.
Book online at https://irsv.asn.au/event-6691408

Registration details will be provided on sign-up.

When: Wednesday 10th June 2026

Where: Zoom Webinar (Online)

Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM (AEST)

Cost: Complimentary for all IRS members nationally
This webinar is free for IRSV members and ALERA SA members using the code ALERAFRIEND2026

Secure your spot today!

We look forward to seeing you there!

ALERA Discrimination Webinar Series (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

ALERA 2026 Discrimination Webinar Series
“Sex Discrimination in 2026 : From Complaint to Commission”

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 June 2026

Where: Zoom Webinar (Online)

Time: 4 – 5pm AEST

Cost: Complimentary for all IRS members nationally

Cost: Non-members $40.00

Secure your spot today!

We look forward to seeing you there!

ILERA 2027 World Congress (29 Aug 2027)

Sun, 29 Aug 2027 14:00:00 GMT

30 August - 3 September 2027

ICC Sydney

Sustainable, productive and decent work:
Bridging Research, practice and policy

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