Business in Focus | The New Rules of Work: Compliance without chaos
Workplace laws are evolving rapidly — and for many businesses, keeping up can feel complex, time-consuming and high-risk.
From changes to parental leave and workplace protections to new privacy laws and reforms to pay, flexibility and employment contracts, the rules are shifting. Understanding what’s changed, what’s coming, and what it means in practice is critical for both employers and employees navigating today’s workplace.
This Business in Focus session, presented by ABLA, will break down the latest developments in employment law and industrial relations in a clear, practical way — helping you stay compliant without the overwhelm.
You’ll hear a concise update on recent changes, a look ahead at what’s coming next, and practical guidance on managing real workplace scenarios with confidence.
What will be covered:
What’s changed:
Key updates in employment law you may have missed
Expanded parental leave obligations
Changes relating to discrimination, sexual harassment and gender equality
Introduction of a new serious invasion of privacy offence
What’s coming:
Pay Day Super reforms
Working from home test case and penalty rate protections
Proposed changes to non-compete clauses
Where the risks are right now:
Flexible work requests and what recent decisions mean in practice
Underpayments, criminalisation and lessons from recent high-profile cases
Emerging risks, including AI-related claims in the Fair Work Commission
Throughout the session, ABLA will provide practical guidance to help you understand your obligations, reduce risk, and apply these changes in your workplace.
Whether you’re leading a team, managing people, or navigating your own employment conditions, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to operate in a changing environment.
Why attend:
Stay across the latest workplace law changes and upcoming reforms
Understand real risks and how they apply in practice
Gain practical guidance to support compliant, confident decision-making
Build confidence in navigating workplace conversations and obligations
This is an essential session for business leaders, HR professionals and employees seeking to understand the new rules shaping today’s workplace.
Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 7:00am – 9:00am | McDonald Jones Stadium
With thanks to ABLA
