Ron McCallum Debate
The annual AIER Ron McCallum Debate is the pre-eminent public industrial relations debate in Australia. Once a year, it brings the leaders of unions, industry, government and independents together to debate the pressing issues facing the nation. After each debate the recording and transcript is available here as is the background paper.
The Ron McCallum Debate is an annual event sponsored by Harmers Workplace Lawyers, held in honour of AIER patron Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum.
See here for the 2021 debate, here for the 2022 debate, or here for the 2023 debate. See below for earlier debate or return to up-coming events.
The Australian Industrial Relations Calendar keeps track of IR events nationally.
Save the Date – 3rd Annual Ron McCallum Debate
Should the IR pendulum swing again? When: 4-6 pm, 28/11/13 Where: Swissotel, Sydney
Ron McCallum Debate Summary
Speaking on August 2nd at the AIER’s 2nd Annual Debate named for him, Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum said “Let’s build workplaces that are nimble, productive and equitable”
Ron McCallum Debate 2012 Video Presentation
Click here to watch the Ron McCallum Debate 2012 Video Presentation
The Ron McCallum Debate 2012 Discussion Paper
The Background Briefing Note for the 2012 Ron MCallum Debate was released on 1 August 2012. Productivity Discussion Paper 1 August 2012
Ron McCallum Debate Kicks Off Discussion Around Justice at Work
On 22 June, The Australian Institute of Employment Rights presented the inaugural Ron McCallum Debate on the theme ‘Justice at Work’. Featuring a keynote speech by former High Court judge, The Hon Michael Kirby and chaired by Jana Wendt, an audience of over 250...