Stay ahead of the evolving workplace landscape. Join our HR highlights series for clear, practical guidance on the key legal changes HR leaders need to prepare for in 2026.
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Navigating a new era of workplace law.
The HR highlights series returns for 2026, offering HR professionals clear, practical guidance on the workplace and legal developments shaping the year ahead. Designed to support your role and strengthen organisational capability, this year’s theme, Navigating a new era of workplace law, focuses on the challenges and opportunities emerging in a rapidly changing HR landscape.
Led by our national Employment & Safety team, each session will break down key changes, highlight what they mean in practice and provide actionable tools you can apply immediately in your organisation.
Whether you’re planning ahead, managing risk, or supporting your people through change, this series offers timely insights to help you make informed decisions and drive long-term success.
Secure your place in the first three sessions using the register button. Additional details will be shared ahead of each webinar, with new topics released quarterly.
If you have any enquiries about the webinars, please contact our team at events@cbp.com.au.
Topics
WHS prosecutions of officers
Wednesday 18 February | 12:30pm - 1:15pm AEDT
To kick off our HR highlights series for 2026, join Employment & Safety Partner, Matthew Giles, as he unpacks the growing trend of Work Health and Safety (WHS) prosecutions involving officers, including directors and C Suite leaders.
Matthew will explore the types of conduct leading to prosecutions and the practical steps organisations and officers should be taking to meet their obligations. He will also discuss strategies to manage WHS investigations and minimise the risk of prosecutions.
Matthew Giles
Partner | QLD
Probationary period dismissals
Tuesday 17 March | 12:30pm - 1.15pm AEDT
Join Employment & Safety Partner, Leanne Dearlove and Solicitor, Karlena Fuata, as they explore the practical and legal considerations surrounding dismissals during probation and the critical role HR plays in the process.
Leanne and Karlena will unpack common issues experienced with probationary period terminations and the steps HR teams can take to ensure the process is well-managed and compliant with general protections and discrimination laws.
Leanne Dearlove
Partner | QLD
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Karlena Fuata
Solicitor | NSW
Implications of the Federal Court’s expansion of workplace delegate rights
Wednesday 22 April | 12:30pm - 1:15pm AEST
Join Employment & Safety Partner, Adam Foster, as he breaks down the Federal Court’s expansion of workplace delegate rights and the implications for HR practitioners.
Adam will examine the Court’s approach, including how expanded rights affect consultation processes, access to communication channels, and employer obligations during disputes. He will also outline the steps HR teams can take to ensure compliance, minimise operational disruption and foster constructive relationships with workplace delegates.
Adam Foster
Partner | VIC