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• Case Club

  • When
    31 Jul 2026
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    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Tom's Providore & Wine Bar, 290 Beaufort St Perth WA 6000
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  Join us for a relaxed evening discussing IR cases over cheese and wine!

  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 second case is the seminal unfair dismissal case in the state industrial relations system, The Undercliffe Nursing Home v The Federated Miscellaneous Workers' Union of Australia, Hospital Service and Miscellaneous WA Branch (1985) 65 WAIG 385.

  Questions for discussion:

  1. What makes a case a seminal case?
  2. In this case, the breach of an important workplace rule was found to be trivial. Considering the concept of industrial fairness, where might the line have crossed over into conduct serious enough that the dismissals would likely have been left undisturbed?
  3. What might be a modern-day equivalent factual scenario if this case happened in 2026?

  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.

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• Student "Meet the Profession" night

  • When
    5 Aug 2026
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    5:30 PM
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  'Meet the Profession' Night for students and IR professionals supported by Corrs Chambers Wesgarth

  
  

  Are you a university student interested in the dynamic world of industrial relations? Have you heard of the term 'industrial relations' but not quite sure what it is?

  The Industrial Relations Society of WA is hosting an event for students to meet working professionals, to hear about their experiences working in the industry and how that compares with their expectations.

  Hear from IR professionals:

  • Georgina Thorpe - Recent graduate @ Mills Oakley, now working in the IR team
  • Lewis Price - Industrial Relations Manager @ the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation WA
  • Jennifer Porter - Director @ Worklogic Pty Ltd, consulting on HR and employment law issues.

  ️Date: Wednesday 5th of August
  Time: Doors open 5:30pm - 6pm speeches.
  Location: Globe Bar Perth 495/497 Wellington St, Perth WA 6000

  Tickets (includes drinks and canapes): 

  FREE for IRSWA members (sign in for your free ticket) 
  $5 for non-member students
  $10 for non-member professionals

  We thank Corrs Chambers Wesgarth for their support of this event. 

  EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  Foster Meaningful Relationships:

  Engage in purposeful conversations with experienced industrial relations professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiastic university students who share your fervour for understanding and shaping labour environments. Establish connections that can illuminate paths to success for students and provide seasoned professionals with fresh perspectives.

  Diverse Industry Insights: Our event boasts a diverse spectrum of sectors within industrial relations, from collective bargaining and employee advocacy to human resources and conflict resolution. Professionals, your experience is invaluable – share insights tailored to students' interests and inquiries.

  Navigational Guidance: Students, uncover potential internships, projects, and roles that resonate with your academic pursuits. Professionals, your guidance can provide students with clarity about potential career trajectories within the industrial relations realm, emerging trends shaping the field, and the sought-after skills that industry leaders value.

  Drinks and Nibbles: Network in a relaxed atmosphere with a range of canapés and drinks from The Globe.

  Who Should Attend:

  Professionals:

  • Industry experts, seasoned practitioners, and leaders in:
  • Industrial relations
  • Labour law and regulations
  • Workplace dynamics and conflict resolution
  • Human resources and employee advocacy

  Students: University students across disciplines with an interest in:

  • Industrial / employment relations
  • Employment law
  • Human resource management

  
  

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• ALERA 2026 Discrimination Webinar Series - “Disability at Work: Reasonable Adjustments, Inherent Requirements, and Risk-Reducing Practice”

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Online

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  Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association (ALERA), together with our State and Territory societies, is pleased to present the third of four National professional development masterclasses on Discrimination.

  “Disability at Work: Reasonable Adjustments, Inherent Requirements, and Risk-Reducing Practice” 

  Nikki A-Khavari of Higgins Chambers will draw on recent and leading case law to examine the legal and practical requirements for making reasonable adjustments for workers with disability. The session will also explore how employers can minimise discrimination risk and lawfully rely on key statutory exceptions, including inherent or genuine occupational requirements, unjustifiable hardship, and measures reasonably necessary to protect workplace health and safety.

  The webinar will be moderated by Dr Ben French, President IRSQ.

  This webinar will feature a live Q&A, giving members the chance to engage directly with leading experts in industrial relations.

  When: Wednesday 19 August 2026
  Where: Zoom Webinar (Online)
  Time: 10:00am to 11:00am (AWST)
  Cost: Complimentary for all IRS members nationally, Non-members $40.00

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