2026 ushers in a wave of regulatory reforms, new case law and increased compliance scrutiny for Australian employers. For HR professionals, executives, business owners, legal counsel and workplace leaders, staying on top of these changes is not optional – it’s vital.

Join us for the 2026 Workplace Relations and Safety Masterclass – a full-day, expert-led event tailored to help you navigate and understand the latest legal updates and workplace challenges. This year’s program delivers sharp, practical insights from Cooper Grace Ward’s leading legal experts, with real-world examples and actionable strategies to support your people, policies and compliance strategies.

Topics covered include:

• key changes to workplace laws in 2026, including payday superannuation; junior award rates, workplace gender equality agency reporting; parental leave; underpayment of wages; and non-compete clauses and other restraints

• psychosocial hazard management

• mastering performance management

• recent Queensland common law claims for primary mental injuries

• privacy reform update and AI adoption

• contractors, casuals and compliance

• employee termination and redundancy. 

The day concludes with an open panel Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions of our expert presenters, followed by networking over drinks and refreshments.

For more details on each session, please refer to the detailed program attached.

We warmly encourage attendees to join us in person to fully enjoy the live event – experience face to face interaction with our expert presenters, engage more deeply with the sessions, and connect with fellow attendees over drinks to close out the day.

However, we understand that not everyone can attend in person, so we are pleased to offer a live virtual attendance option. Virtual attendees will receive a digital attendee pack and have full, real time access to all sessions, ensuring an engaging and informative experience no matter where you are. Register here for virtual attendance. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Masterclass.