IR Unpacked: Your 1 July Fair Work Update
Over the past 12 months, the industrial relations landscape hasn’t just shifted - it’s accelerated.
We’re seeing more claims, broader interpretations of employee rights, and growing uncertainty among employers about where the line actually sits. For many business owners and managers, the biggest concern isn’t just keeping up with change, it’s getting it wrong and ending up in a Fair Work matter.
And based on the data, that concern is well-founded.
At Focus HR, we’ve seen a noticeable rise in claims coming through - many increasingly complex, and in some cases, clearly influenced by AI-generated content. At the same time, Fair Work is continuing to test and expand how legislation is applied in practice.
We’ll explore this and more in our upcoming ‘IR Unpacked – 1 July Fair Work Update’.
This one-hour, practical session is designed to cut through the noise and focus on what employers actually need to know.
What we’ll be unpacking
This session isn’t about reciting legislation - it’s about understanding how legislation is being interpreted, applied, and challenged in real workplace scenarios.
We’ll cover:
Key IR changes from the past 12 months: What’s changed and how those developments are affecting day-to-day decisions.
What’s on the horizon: Including our predictions around:
The increasing scope of Fair Work’s powers
Emerging challenges in managing AI-generated employee claims
Legislation in the making
Case law that brings it to life, Including:
A disciplinary matter involving… rubber duckies (yes, really)
Cases testing how flexible working arrangement rights are being interpreted
Termination decisions where procedural fairness (or lack of it) made all the difference
These aren’t just interesting stories, they’re practical examples of where employers are getting caught out, and the lessons businesses can take from them.
Who should attend?
This session is designed for those responsible for making (or advising on) people decisions, including:
Business owners and directors wanting to stay ahead of increasing risk and legislative change.
Managers and operational leaders handling performance, conduct, and flexible work requests day-to-day
HR professionals looking to stay across legislative developments, case law trends, and emerging risks
Webinar details
Date: Wednesday, 1 July
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
Location: Zoom
A recording and accompanying IR Update booklet will be provided to QFVG members post-event.
Support that works for you
QFVG Membership includes:
First call to Focus HR included in your membership.
Alerts on major industry issues including annual wage updates.
Monthly HR/IR news to help you manage your people and your business.
Access to 12 HR templates and resources.
