In the ever-evolving field of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), understanding the legal landscape is critical for driving meaningful change within organisations. Join this event, where Tom Reaburn, Partner and experienced Workplace Health and Safety an Employment Relations expert at McCullough Robertson will provide an overview of state and federal legislative framework shaping DEI work for Queensland-based practitioners.
This session will explore:
A high-level overview of legislation impacting DEI work in Queensland (including the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment, psychosocial safety, anti-discrimination and more)
Insights into key obligations for organisations
Pathways for employee complaints outside organisations
Notable case law and what's changing in Australia
Perspectives on how changes in the global DEI landscape translate in an Australian context
Thanks to McCullough Robertson for hosting DPA for this event. We strongly encourage you to join in person to connect and enjoy a light lunch following Tom's presentation. An online option will be available, dial in details will be sent to participants 24 hours prior to the event.
When: Tuesday 25 February 11am - 12:30 pm (includes light lunch)
Where: McCullough Robertson, Level 11, 66 Eagle Street, Brisbane, online option available for briefing only.
Who should attend: DEI practitioners, HR leaders and advisors responsible for driving equity and inclusion within organisations
Investment: Free for members, $50 for non-members - new members welcome here
RSVP: Thursday 20 February
About Tom Reaburn
Tom is a true Work Health and Safety (WHS) specialist lawyer. He has a 15 year career working in WHS – first as a WHS inspector with the regulator, a WHS prosecutor and for the last decade focused on assisting business, government and their officers with managing WHS psychosocial, physical and regulatory risks. Tom’s experience includes all specialised safety regimes nationally, including the Rail Safety National Law, Heavy Vehicle National Law, electrical safety and Queensland’s resources safety laws (coal, petroleum and minerals). He has had carriage of, and been involved in, some of the country’s largest WHS prosecutions and coronial inquests. He is also (currently) undefeated in successful challenges to WHS regulator notices that overreach or simply do not make sense.
Complementing Tom’s WHS practice, is his Employment Relations (ER) experience. Tom regularly appears in the Fair Work Commission and Federal courts for employers in unfair dismissals, general protection claims and anti-discrimination matters. Tom has a specialised focus on managing senior executive issues, including for ASX listed companies, where he can skilfully navigate exits, resolve or defeat litigation and balance the commercial and reputational issues that often arise.