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Let's not go back to the future with the Productivity Commission Inquiry
The Productivity Commission inquiry into the workplace relations system has so far been like watching re-runs of old sit-coms on TV. You know what is going to be said next because you know the formula and this isn’t the first time you have seen it. But unlike sitcoms...
PC Inquiry Submissions worth reading
AIER has been reading some of the 141 submissions the Productivity Commission has so far placed in its website. The following are in our opinion worth reading for adding important context to the debate and bringing to the forefront issues and perspectives missing from...
AIER Submission to the PC Inquiry into workplace relations
AIER has made a submission to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into the workplace relations framework. Our submission articulates an approach to workplace relations regualtion founded in human rights and framed around the concept of decent work. We argue that the...
Research +Action @ AIER
Research +Action @ AIER is now available to assist you to develop evidence based policy, practice and action to meet your goals. The Australian Institute of Employment Rights (AIER) is Australia’s only independent think tank specialising in work rights and...
Social justice demands enhanced rights for workers
The Australian Institute of Employment Rights has released its submission to the ALRC’s Freedoms Inquiry.
AIER Submission to ALRC Freedoms Inquiry
AIER has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission's Inquiry into Traditional Rights and Freedoms. Our submission focuses on the unjustified limitations in Commonwealth law, notably the Fair Work Act and Competition and Consumer Act, on freedom of...
PC Inquiry to fail Australians at work
Productivity Commission Inquiry will fail Australians at work 23 January 2015 The Issues Papers released today by the Productivity Commission makes clear the institutional bias the Commission will bring to its review of workplace relations. “All the issues raised by...
The Annual Ron McCallum Debate
The 2014 Ron McCallum Debate challenged the debaters and audience to think about what kind of society we want and how does the regulation of work impact how we live.
The 4th Annual Ron McCallum Debate
THE 4th ANNUAL RON McCALLUM DEBATE Tuesday 25 November 2014, 4pm – 6pm Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, Sydney Entry is free but RSVPs appreciated. Please RSVP to: 03 9647 9102 or admin@aierights.com.au How do workplace relations shape our society? Chaired by...
Vale Rob Durbridge – Former Federal Secretary Australian Education Union and Founding Executive Director AIER
The Executive Committee is sad to advise members of the passing of Robert Durbridge our founding Executive Director.
The Fourth Annual Ron McCallum Debate
The Fourth Annual Ron McCallum Debate
Tuesday 25 November 2014, 4pm to 6pm
Four Seasons Hotel 199 George Street, Sydney
Annual General Meeting 2014
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Institute of Employment Rights was held on Thursday, 13 November 2014 at 4.00pm (AESDST) in Melbourne. Notice of AGM
New Executive Director appointed to the AIER
The Australian Institute of Employment Rights is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Ozich to the role of Executive Director. After starting work as a solicitor, Clare worked at the Office of Native Title in WA, and as a legal officer with UnionsWA before...
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Part Time General Manager/Researcher Australian Institute of Employment Rights Inc. The Australian Institute of Employment Rights (AIER) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes workplace rights and the benefits of positive employment relationships....
Executive Director resignation creates new opportunities at AIER
After 7 years as the Executive Director of influential advocate for workplace rights, the AIER, Lisa Heap has announced her intention to leave the organisation at the end of July 2014.
AIER joins coalition of community organisations articulating future role of good government and the promotion of decent work
A forum of community, academic, research and union leaders met in Sydney on 15 April to set out a blueprint of good government for Australia. AIER President , The Honourable Paul Munro AO, was amongst the leaders
Annual General Meeting
The AIER Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 20 February 2014 at 4.00pm in the Civil Air Board Room, Level 1, 214 Graham Street, Port Melbourne Victoria.
Registered Organisations Bill passes the Reps
The Government’s Bill to amend the Registered Organisations Act passed the House of Representatives on its last sitting day for 2013.
To swing or not to swing, that was the question
The question of whether our industrial relations laws should be radically altered under the current Abbott government was the subject of this year’s AIER Ron McCallum Debate, where 200 of Australia’s leading human resources, industrial relations and labour law practitioners gathered on 28 November in Sydney.
AIER congratulates Mark Irving, Centenary Book Award winner
AIER congratulates Executive member Mark Irving, winner of this year’s Centenary Book Award.
Restaurant workers retain weekend penalties amid calls for more cuts
FWC Deputy President Anne Gooley has rejected an application by restaurant industry employers to abolish weekend penalty rates.