The 2018 Annual Conference will be held at a new venue. The Crowne Plaza Terrigal on 25-27 May so book your place now check out the conference page to see the full details of all the speakers and sessions.

Deputy President Sams of the Fair Work Commission and a panel of leading practitioners will discuss when and why permission is needed for lawyers to appear before the Fair Work Commission. 

• When: 21 March 2018
  
• Time: 5.15 to 6.45pm
  
• Where: The Law Society of NSW, 170 Phillip Street Sydney
  

Its that time of year year again when your favourite jurisdictional venue goes into festive hibernation.

To assist we've collated the latest on business hours and emergency contact details for the main industrial jurisdictions.  Please click the links below for more information:

Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales 

http://www.irc.justice.nsw.gov.au/Pages/IRC_research_information/IRC_research_information_announcements/IRC_research_information_announcements_2016_24.aspx

NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
http://www.ncat.nsw.gov.au/Pages/announcements/20171206_christmas_new_years_arrangements.aspx

Fair Work Commission
https://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/news-and-events/office-hours-2017-18-festive-period

Fair Work Ombudsman
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/website-news/want-to-get-in-touch-with-us-over-the-christmas-and-new-year

Federal Court 
http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/court-calendar/court-sitting-dates

Federal Circuit Court
http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/about/news/christmas-closedown-2017

Wishing you all a Happy Holiday, a safe holiday season and a Happy New Year.

For more details click here

IRSNSW has just announced a series of development sessions for practitioners. (see our Events Page). 

•  Practical tips for practitioners delivered by experienced industrial relations professionals”. -10 Mar 2017 

We advise early booking for the following two events as places are limited.

• Dispute resolution – Friday 28 July 2017 - Led by Senior Deputy President Hamberger.
  
• Enterprise bargaining – Friday 25 August 2017 - Led by Deputy President Booth.

The latest Newsletter is now available. In this edition you will find:

• A review of the event where Joe Catanzariti was awarded life membership of irsnsw - More than 50 practitioners from unions, employer groups, tribunals, corporates, academia, government and law firms congratulated Joe Catanzariti, Vice President, Fair Work Commission on his significant contribution to the field of industrial and employment relations.
• Information about the Advocacy in the Tribunals Course. This is a ten week course (one night a week) that teaches participants how to plan successful appearances and to develop quality advocacy skills. Participants have the opportunity to build on their skills in presenting before industrial tribunals, including moots presided over by members of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) and NSW Industrial Relations Commission. IRSNSW offers the course in conjunction with the Centre for Management and Organisation Studies (CMOS) at University of Technology Sydney.  

Go to the full version of the Newsletter to access the full content.

In the run up to our annual conference we launch the new look IRS NSW website. 

This new site contains information about irsnsw and in the Member Tab you can access materials from recent irsnsw events.

This new site also enables you to update your personal details as well as booking online for events. 

To create your login go to the Login logo at the top right hand corner of the page, use the email address you have given irsnsw, then click forgotten password you will then be asked to complete your login set-up. Once you have reached your member record please take a moment to check and modify your details where necessary.

In June when your membership fees are due you will also be able to pay online. This simplifies and speeds up the whole process for you.

We hope you enjoy the fresh new look!