Industrial Relations Commission of NSW

Seminars at the Commission

Upcoming seminar

Commissioner Alison McRobert
Commissioner Anthony Howell

Recent amendments to Freedom from Victimisation under the Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW) - Barclay revisited.

Date and Time: 5:15-6:15pm on 30 April 2026.
Location: Industrial Court of NSW, 47 Bridge Street Sydney, NSW, 2000, Court 4.1.
Presenters: Commissioner McRobert and Commissioner Howell.
Description: The Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 enacted amendments to sections 209, 210 and 213 of the IR Act which took effect on 3 July 2025.

This seminar will cover amendments arising from the amending Act including:

New protections in s 210, Freedom from Victimisation, including for engaging in industrial organising activities, and having a characteristic protected from discrimination under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977and the new Reverse Onus in s 213(5) of the IR Act

You can attend in person, and have an opportunity to ask questions, or watch the seminar remotely. (seminar link will be available soon)

If you would like to attend in person, please book your place here.
 


Previous seminars

  • Changes to the Industrial Relations and other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025.

    Recent Changes in the WH&S Jurisdiction

    Changes to the Industrial Relations and other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025.

    Transcript

    Transcript not avaiable

  • Justice Paingakulam, Commissioner O’Sullivan and McDonald discuss changes to the Industrial Relations and Legislation Amendment Act 2025

    Sexual Harassment & Bullying

    Justice Paingakulam, Commissioner O’Sullivan and McDonald discuss changes to the Industrial Relations and Legislation Amendment Act 2025

    Transcript

    Transcript not avaiable

  • Commissioner McDonald and Muir talk through when applying for a new award or for a variation of an award, in particular when applying by consent.

    Awards/Enterprise Agreements by Consent

    Commissioner McDonald and Muir talk through when applying for a new award or for a variation of an award, in particular when applying by consent.

    Transcript

    Transcript not avaiable

  • Justice Chin, Vice President, and Commissioner Webster talk about the fundamentals of appearing before the IRC as an advocate.

    Appearing in the Commission - The Basics

    Justice Chin, Vice President, and Commissioner Webster talk about the fundamentals of appearing before the IRC as an advocate.

    Transcript

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