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AUSTRALIA’S LEADING EMPLOYMENT LAW CONFERENCE 

THE LATEST LEGAL INSIGHTS & CASE REVIEWS ON CRITICAL HR ISSUES

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BRISBANE
9 - 11 September

MELBOURNE
16 - 18 September

PERTH
16 - 18 September

SYDNEY
23-25 September

To help you stay across the latest employment law updates and reduce financial and reputational risk, Australia’s leading bi-annual HR Law Masterclass Conference returns this September 2025.  

  

Brought to you by Employment Law Matters, the 24th edition will unpack the legal complexities HR professionals face today—from evolving legislation and case law to psychosocial safety, privacy obligations, and workplace disputes.  

  

Attend to ensure compliance, gain practical legal insights from expert lawyers, and benefit from interactive roundtable discussions, scenario-based sessions, and real-world case examples addressing today’s most pressing HR challenges.  

Your Key Outcomes

Stay compliant with 2025 legal changes across Fair Work, WHS, discrimination, and psychosocial safety legislation.

Reduce legal exposure with practical strategies for handling flexible work, unfair dismissal, and managing ill or injured workers. 

Strengthen your post-employment protections and understand what courts are enforcing around restraints, IP, and confidentiality. 

Prepare for privacy law reform and AI-related risks in HR, from data handling to surveillance and breach response. 

Protect your organisation from wage theft penalties by auditing pay practices, fixing gaps, and demonstrating compliance intent. 

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What’s In It for You  

  • Stay on top of critical HR and legal changes to protect your organisation and meet compliance obligations.  

  • Engage directly with leading legal experts and get your toughest questions answered on the spot.  

  • Gain clarity on complex HR risks—from misconduct to terminations—and reduce your organisation’s legal exposure.  

  • Strengthen your employment relations strategy with proven processes and insights tailored to today’s workforce realities.

  • Learn from real case law and legal precedents to avoid common missteps and improve decision-making.  

  • Take part in live scenario-based role plays to practise applying the law in high-pressure, real-world situations.  

  • Collaborate with peers in facilitated roundtable discussions to share ideas and co-develop practical solutions to shared HR challenges.  

  • Leave with tangible outcomes and a comprehensive workbook to support your HR decision-making long after the event.  

Some of our speakers include...

BRISBANE

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Laura Hillman

Special Counsel

Clayton Utz

MELBOURNE

Rick Catanzariti

Rick Catanzariti

Partner

DLA Piper  

PERTH

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Kate Walawski

Principal

Cullen Macleod Lawyers  

 SYDNEY

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Katie Kossian

Special Counsel, Employment, Safety and People

Maddocks 

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Sophie Baartz

Senior Associate

Kingston Reid 

Melinda Bell

Melinda Bell

Partner

Norton Rose Fulbright

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Leanne Nickels

Partner

DLA Piper 

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Mitch Robertson

Special Counsel

DLA Piper

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Enhance Your Learning with Pre & Post-Conference Workshops

Join us for two focused, practical workshops designed to tackle the biggest HR compliance risks in 2025.

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David Dilger

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Rod Collinson

Director,

Edge Legal

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Attending the HR Law Conference was an incredibly enriching experience. The sessions were insightful, packed with practical advice, and addressed the latest legal updates that directly impact HR practices. We walked away with actionable strategies to ensure compliance and foster a positive work environment. This conference is a must-attend for any HR professional looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving legal landscape

Who Should Attend?

From cross-industry and government.

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People and
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of Talent
Management

Heads of HR

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Operational
Management

People and
Capability
Manager

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HR Business
Partners

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Relation
Managers

HR Advisors

People
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