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• Careers in Industrial Relations – a panel event for students and professionals

  • When
    08 October 2026
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    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Boardroom, Level 2, H69 Codrington Building, 21-23 Codrington St, University of Sydney, NSW 2008
  • Spaces left
    40

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  Careers in Industrial Relations – a panel event for students and professionals

  Interested in a career in industrial relations? Join us for an engaging panel discussion on industrial relations careers!

  Hear from experienced industrial relations practitioners, including representatives from AirServices Australia, Deloitte, the NSW Premier's Department, and the Electrical Trades Union. Panellists will reflect on their careers and share tips on building the skills needed to succeed in industrial relations. Audience members will have the chance to ask questions and meet the panellists. Light refreshments will be provided.

  This careers event is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from any university and early career professionals interested in working in industrial relations. 

  Following the careers event, the annual Kingsley Laffer Memorial Lecture, featuring Chris Evans, the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner, will be held at 6pm at the University of Sydney. Attendees at the careers event are warmly welcomed to attend this important industrial relations lecture. Further details and registration for the lecture can be found here.  

  This careers event is organised in collaboration with the University of Sydney Work and Organisational Studies Student Society.

  
  

  Georgia Winlaw

  Georgia is a Workplace Integrity Consultant at Deloitte. Georgia is an alumni with a Dalyell Scholarship and Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management and Psychological Science.  

  Yolla Abousleiman

  Yolla is Acting Head of Legal at the ETU. Yolla is an employment and Industrial Relations lawyer with 10+ years' experience advising and representing workers; with a Juris Doctor in Law, and a Bachelor of Business & Commerce in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations. Yolla has delivered work all across the field of Industrial Relations, with experience in the Fair Work Commission, state and federal courts.

  Dean Astley

  Dean is an Associate Director in Bargaining and Legal Strategy at Premier’s Department of NSW. Dean is a senior industrial relations practitioner with over 10+ years of experience across Government and Union fields. Dean has a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts from Western Sydney University. 

  Andrew Milwain

  Andrew is a Senior People Partner at AirServices Australia. Andrew is a Postgraduate Qualified Human Resources Professional (MAHRI) with over 20 years experience in both HR / ER roles, across Retail, Supply Chain, Aviation, Mining and Construction sectors. Andrew is a proud Alumni of The University of Sydney Business School with a Masters in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations.

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• Save the Date - Meet the Commission and End of Year Member Drinks

  • When
    05 November 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    NSW Industrial Relations Commission, 47 Bridge Street, Sydney (Entry via Bridge Street entrance)

  
  

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• Save the Date: IRSNSW AGM and Patron's Lunch

  • When
    26 November 2026
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    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Members Dining Room NSW Parliament House

  
  

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• Save the Date | 21st ILERA World Congress

  • Start
    30 August 2027
  • End
    03 September 2027
  • Location
    Sydney, Australia

  

  
  

  Welcome from the ILERA Organising Committee Chair

  On behalf of the Organising Committee, it is my great pleasure to invite you to join us in Sydney, Australia, for the 21st International Labour and Employment Relations Association World Congress, to be held from 30 August to 3 September 2027.

  Widely recognised as a leading international forum for labour and employment relations scholarship and practice, the ILERA World Congress brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, judges, union representatives and business leaders from around the world.

  The ILERA 2027 World Congress theme: “Sustainable, productive and decent work: Bridging research, practice and policy” reflects ILERA’s commitment to supporting analytically rigorous and policy-focused research.

  Hosted by the Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association (ALERA) and International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA), this landmark event will bring together leading researchers, practitioners and policymakers from across the globe to explore the most pressing issues in labour and employment relations today. 

  We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in 2027.

  Yours sincerely
  
  Judge Leigh Johns OAM
  ILERA Organising Committee Chair

  
  

  Save the Dates

  • Call for Papers and Special Sessions Opens: 1 June 2026 
  • Call for Papers and Special Sessions Closes: 28 September 2026 
  • Early Bird Registration Opens: 1 August 2026 
  • Early Bird Registration Closes: 14 February 2027 
  • Standard Registration Opens: 15 February 2027 
  • ILERA World Congress: 30 August – 3 September 2027 

  
  Call for Papers and Special Sessions Open

  We are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers and Special Sessions, for the 21st ILERA World Congress is now open.

  We welcome submissions across the following thematic tracks in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

  • Track 1: Decent, Safe and Healthy Work
  • Track 2: Equitable and Inclusive Work
  • Track 3: Strong and Democratic Institutions for Work
  • Track 4: Decent and Productive Work in the Digital Age
  • Track 5: Work and Sustainable Climate Transitions

  To view the Congress tracks in detail, please visit here.

  
  Submission Details

  • Abstract Submissions Open: Monday 1 June 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday 28 September 2026
  • Notification to Authors: Friday 13 November 2026

  
  How to Submit

  Abstracts must be submitted via the below online portals:

  • Call for Papers Portal here.
  • Call for Special Sessions Portal here.

  Please review the submission guidelines on our website for full details on word limits, formatting requirements and presentation types.

  
  

  Early Bird Registration 

  Early bird registration opens 1 August 2026. We encourage all intending presenters to register early to secure the best available rate.

  
  Sponsorship Prospectus Launch

  The ILERA World Congress 2027 offers a unique opportunity to connect with a global audience of leading IR academics, practitioners, legal professionals, and policymakers. If your organisation is interested in supporting the Congress, we invite you to express your interest below and our team will be in touch with further information.

  
  Stay Informed

  To receive updates on the program, registration and all Congress news, we invite you to register your interest via our website.

  

  We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in 2027. 

  Warm regards
  

  Congress Secretariat
  ILERA World Congress 2027
  E: enquiries@ilera2027.com
  W: www.ilera2027.com

  
  

  
  

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