.21 June 2026.
Understanding the 2026 Annual Wage Review Decision
This week, Legal Practice Director Rebecca Pezzutti and Head of Legal and Consulting Joanna Minchinton, discuss the Fair Work Commission’s 2026 Annual Wage Review decision, the resulting wage increases, and share practical tips to help employers meet their workplace obligations.
.5 June 2026.
Workplace Surveillance and Covert Recordings
In this episode, Legal Practice Director Rebecca Pezzutti catches up with newly admitted Solicitor Riaan Hanekom to talk about workplace surveillance and covert recordings, and what employers need to know when navigating these complex workplace issues.
.18 May 2026.
Getting Ready for Payday Super
In this episode, IRiQ’s Head of Legal and Consulting, Joanna Minchinton, is joined by special guest Emma Waton, Bookkeeping Manager at LINK Advisors, to discuss Payday Super, payroll compliance, and how businesses can reduce the risk of payroll non-compliance.
Emma specialises in payroll compliance and provides expert guidance to businesses and professional advisers on managing payroll compliance risks.
.17 April 2026.
Fair Work Commission Decision on Junior Wages
In this episode,Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, and Rebecca Pezzutti, Legal Practice Director, break down the latest FWC decision on Junior Wages and discuss what employers in affected industries need to know.
.26 February 2026.
Don’t Mess with the NES! Or Should We?
This week, we introduce our newly appointed Specialist HR/IR Consultant, Terrianne Redman, and explore the Parliamentary Inquiry into whether the National Employment Standards (NES) remain fit for purpose, discussing the early submissions already tabled and what we expect may come next.
.30 January 2026.
In Conversation with Troy Spence: Exploring the Issues Likely to Shape IR in 2026
This week, Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, sits down with Troy Spence, Brisbane-based IR barrister, to discuss the key issues expected to shape industrial relations in 2026 and share practical insights from complex workplace disputes and regulatory matters.
.22 December 2025.
Just in Time for Christmas and Boxing Day: Public Holidays Back in the Spotlight
This week, Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, discusses the Federal Court’s penalty decision in Mining and Energy Union v OS MCAP Pty Ltd (No 3) [2025] FCA 1372 and the implications for employers heading into the Christmas and Boxing Day public holidays.
.10 November 2025.
The First Fully Remote Flexible Work Arrangement: Is the Sky Falling?
No. It. Is. Not! This week, Rebecca Pezzutti, Legal Practice Director, and Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, discuss the Fair Work Commission’s decision in Chandler v Westpac [2025] FWC 3115, why the outcome is less controversial than it may appear, and what employers need to know about the Commission’s power to arbitrate flexible work arrangement disputes under section 65C of the Fair Work Act.
.11 September 2025.
Can Annual Salaries Offset Award Entitlements? Unpacking the Coles & Woolworths Decision
In this episode, Rebecca Pezzutti, Legal Practice Director, and Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, unpack the Federal Court decision that has employment lawyers talking. They explore the implications for set-off clauses, annualised wage arrangements, record keeping, agreement making, and what employers need to do next. This extended edition of IRiQ Talking IR has it all.
.22 August 2025.
The Current IR Landscape and the Value of Mediation
In this episode, Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, is joined by Joseph Catanzariti AM to discuss the current state of industrial relations reform in Australia, the issues shaping the profession, and the important role mediation plays in preserving workplace relationships.
.5 August 2025.
Modern Work Meets Historical Conditions: Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates
In this episode, Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, and Rebecca Pezzutti, Legal Practice Director, examine the proposed Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025 (Cth) and discuss how preserving award-based penalty rates and overtime fits alongside the push for greater workplace productivity and flexibility.
.1 July 2025.
The Value of a Well Drafted Employment Contract
In this episode, Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, and Rebecca Pezzutti, Legal Practice Director, recap recent Fair Work Commission decisions that highlight the importance of a well-drafted employment contract and the practical lessons for employers.
.23 May 2025.
A Returning Labor Government and the Continuing IR Reform Agenda – Part 2
This week, Rebecca Pezzutti, Legal Practice Director, catches up with ALERA President Nate Burke for the second instalment of their IR reform bucket list for the returning Albanese Government. They discuss the key workplace reforms that may lie ahead for employers—and, despite the challenging filming conditions, finish with a spectacular view of the Brisbane city lights.
.9 May 2025.
A Returning Labor Government and the Continuing IR Reform Agenda – Part 1
In this episode, Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, and Rebecca Pezzutti, Legal Practice Director, discuss their IR reform bucket list for the returning Albanese Government, exploring the key workplace reforms employers should be watching. With so much to cover, this is the first instalment of a two-part series.
.4 April 2025.
IR Reform on the Election Agenda with Special Guest Faiyaz Devjee
In this episode, Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, and Rebecca Pezzutti, Legal Practice Director, are joined by Faiyaz Devjee, Director of HR at Equans ANZ and IRiQ alumnus, to discuss the industrial relations issues shaping the election agenda, developments in the Annual Wage Review, and the workplace challenges currently front of mind for HR teams.
.28 March 2025.
Budget Week and Post-Employment Restraint Clauses
In this episode, Joanna Minchinton, Head of Legal and Consulting, and Rebecca Pezzutti, Legal Practice Director, discuss the Budget Week announcement that has everyone talking post-employment restraint clauses and explore what the proposed reforms could mean for employers.
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