Please join Harmers Workplace Lawyers and the AustralianInstitute of Employment Rights (“AIER”) for the Halloween-themed 2024 AIER Ron McCallum Debate entitled: “A.I. – Trick or Treat?”, chaired by President Hatcher of the Fair Work Commission. The debate will explore the “ghost in the machine” – the immense promise and dire, even existential, consequences of artificial intelligence in the world of work. What’s in store for work and industrial relations in the age of artificial intelligence?

The annual AIER Ron McCallum Debate is the pre-eminent public industrial relations debate in Australia. Every year it brings the leaders of unions, industry, government and independents together to debate the pressing issues facing the nation.

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Halloween, Thursday, 31st October, 6-8pm
14th Annual AIER Ron McCallum Debate – Halloween Special
Online and at the Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney

This year’s keynote speakers and panellists include:

Keynote speakers:

• Senator the Hon Murray Watt MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
• Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
• John Ritchotte, International Labour Organization
• Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum AO

Panellists:

• Associate Professor Anna Boucher, Sydney University
• David Marr, Journalist, Commentator, Author
• Liam O’Brien, Assistant Secretary, Australian Council of Trade Unions
• Helen Cooney, National Assistant Secretary, SDA
• Bill Simpson-Young, Chief Executive, Gradient Institute
• Michael Harmer, Chairperson, Harmers Workplace Lawyers LP & AIER President

REGISTER HERE:

Please register for the in-person or virtual event here: https://www.wcclive.net/aier

(Please note – in-person registrations are limited to 70, so please register early to avoid disappointment).

If you need additional information, please contact Jane Kewin, Client Service Director via email: jane.kewin@harmers.com.au or call on +61407101299.