Industrial & Workplace Relations Conference 2027

The Industrial & Workplace Relations Conference 2027 brings together leading employment lawyers and workplace relations specialists to examine the legal, regulatory and practical issues shaping how organisations manage their people. Taking place on 25 May 2027 in Melbourne and online, this must-attend event provides timely insights into industrial relations reform, work from home, AI and surveillance, employee restraints, the new bargaining landscape, wage compliance, the right to disconnect, workplace investigations and terminations.

As employment laws and workplace policies rapidly evolve, employers face a multitude of legal challenges and HR professionals need to stay across the latest developments. Designed for HR leaders, employment lawyers, in-house counsel and employer associations, the conference delivers practical strategies to help organisations navigate the grey areas in employment legislation and regulation, strengthen governance and reduce legal exposure.

Attendees will gain practical guidance from leading practitioners on critical topics including WFH reform and what to do when there is a dispute, the new bargaining landscape and a negotiation masterclass, AI, employee surveillance and workplace privacy, restraints, no-poach and wage-fixing, wage compliance, the right to disconnect, workplace investigations (including senior executives and whistleblowing), and terminations and performance management. Through expert-led sessions, recent case law and practical examples, delegates will leave with actionable steps to strengthen their HR and compliance policies.

Whether you work in human resources, employee relations, law, or an employer association or union, this conference offers a unique opportunity to stay ahead of legal change, understand what is expected of you, and connect with peers facing the same challenges.

Conference attendance earns 6 CPD points

*Early Bird ends Friday 16 April 2027

For any event enquiries email eventsanz@thomsonreuters.com

Benefits to attending

• Understand new IR reforms, workplace laws, compliance requirements and penalties for 2027
• Uncover strategies, and explore recent legislative shifts and case law updates, all guided by Australia’s leading employment lawyers
• Protect your organisation from risk: avoid costly fines, disputes and reputational damage by staying compliant
• Navigate workplace challenges and tackle issues like WFH disputes, workplace investigations, terminations and workplace misconduct
• Walk away with actionable steps to strengthen your HR and compliance policies, and improve engagement and productivity
• Plus best-practice tips for HR Managers on the latest in workplace relations

Who should attend?

• Human Resources Directors, Human Resource Managers
• Employee Relations Managers, People & Culture Managers, HR Business Partners
• Employment Lawyers
• In-house Counsel
• Employer Associations & Unions