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.
What’s In It for You 
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Stay on top of critical HR and legal changes to protect your organisation and meet compliance obligations. 
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Engage directly with leading legal experts and get your toughest questions answered on the spot. 
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Gain clarity on complex HR risks—from misconduct to terminations—and reduce your organisation’s legal exposure. 
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Strengthen your employment relations strategy with proven processes and insights tailored to today’s workforce realities.
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Learn from real case law and legal precedents to avoid common missteps and improve decision-making. 
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Take part in live scenario-based role plays to practise applying the law in high-pressure, real-world situations. 
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Collaborate with peers in facilitated roundtable discussions to share ideas and co-develop practical solutions to shared HR challenges. 
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Leave with tangible outcomes and a comprehensive workbook to support your HR decision-making long after the event. 
Some of our speakers include...
BRISBANE
Laura Hillman
Special Counsel
Clayton Utz
MELBOURNE
Rick Catanzariti
Partner
DLA Piper
PERTH
Kate Walawski
Principal
Cullen Macleod Lawyers
SYDNEY
Katie Kossian
Special Counsel, Employment, Safety and People
Maddocks
Sophie Baartz
Senior Associate
Kingston Reid
Melinda Bell
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
Leanne Nickels
Partner
DLA Piper
Mitch Robertson
Special Counsel
DLA Piper
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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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