Industrial Relations Society of Western Australia upcoming events

Case Club (Halloween Edition) (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Join us for a relaxed evening discussing IR cases over cheese and wine - Halloween edition!

Like a book club, we will choose a case to start our discussions off (usually based on an interesting factual scenario, novel legal principle and/or really good writing).

Our fourth case is Donato v Queensland Venue Co Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 362. Our discussions will explore whether pranks in the workplace are ever ok, the impact of culture on interpersonal relationships and complaints, and why certain IR cases get the limelight on LinkedIn. Bonus points for sharing your own scary IR story or case!

Case Club is also a space to share your own favourite cases and discuss the decisions that made you think. Case suggestions for future case clubs can be emailed to irsocietywa@gmail.com.

Everyone is welcome.

Bargaining Masterclass with Deputy President O'Keeffe (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Enterprise bargaining can be a vastly complex exercise involving negotiations between employers, employees and unions.

This exercise has even more resolution pathways available with the introduction of changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), such as intractable bargaining declarations.

With this in mind, the Industrial Relations Society of WA is pleased to host a Bargaining Masterclass with Deputy President O’Keeffe from the Fair Work Commission.

This presentation will include:

1. Getting to bargaining via majority support

2. The impact of the prospect of intractable bargaining declarations

3. At the bargaining table – what to do and what not to do

The workshop will conclude with a question and answer session.

Event Details:

Date: October 28th, 2026

Time: 10:30am to 11:30am

Location: The Flame Tree Boardroom at Liberty Westralia Square 2,

Address: 143 Saint Georges Terrace, Level 5 & 6, Perth, 6000

Tickets: $35 members, $25 student members, $60 non members.

IRSWA Advocacy Course 2026 (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

The Industrial Relations Society of Western Australia is please to announce the the IRSWA Advocacy Course for 2026.

This course is designed for human resources, industrial relations practitioners and lawyers to develop and enhance their skills in the art of advocacy.

The program is a skill based program directed at advocacy skills for commission appearances. The course is a great opportunity for new advocates looking to learn and obtain practical experience and experienced advocates seeking to refresh their skills.

With WA Commission Members adjudicating and supported by interstate facilitators (Chris O'Grady KC and Leigh Howard, barrister both from the Victorian Bar) who facilitate this course for other Industrial Relations Societies. This course is not to me missed!

Limited spots are available with first preference to IRSWA Members.

Costs include course material, catering, refreshments and networking opportunities.

WHEN and WHERE

Friday 20 November 2026 (approx. 10am - 3pm but it may be worth keeping the full day free) - Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade, Perth
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November 2026 (all day) - 111 St Georges Tce, Perth
Friday Dinner - Petition - State Buildings, Corner of St Georges Tce & Barrack Street, Perth

Final details to be communicated to registrants closer to the date.

Queries can be directed via email to irsocietywa@gmail.com.au

See you there.

The Industrial Relations Society of Western Australia

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.

Registration | ILERA 2027

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