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NSW Newcastle & Hunter Network
We’ve listened to what you want and have locked in our first event for 2021. We’re here to help you navigate 2021 and at this event we’ll be joined by two IR & Employment Law specialists to share what HR needs to know around Changes in Modern Awards, JobKeeper, COVID-19 vaccines and changes to the Fair Work Act.
This forum is suitable for:
HR Practitioners of mid to senior career level, specifically in the roles of:
- HR Business partners
- HR Systems
- Recruitment
- Industrial Relations
- Employment Law
- Everyone will find this forum useful
Speaker: Ben Thompson, CEO and Founder, Employment Hero
Ben Thompson is the CEO and founder of Employment Hero. He is an employment lawyer, a business owner and has well over 20 years’ experience in the Australian employment landscape.
A self-confessed geek, Ben has boundless curiosity, enthusiasm and ambition. He thrives on creating innovative solutions, industry firsts and disruptive offerings that redefine markets.

Speaker: Simon Obee, Principal Lawyer at EI Legal & General Counsel and Head of Professional Services at Employment Innovations
Simon Obee is the Principal Lawyer at EI Legal, General Counsel & Head of Professional Services at Employment Innovations. He has over 15 years’ experience as a lawyer in the employment law space and is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to understanding employer obligations and navigating complex Australian employment laws.

Session Times
Time zone |
AEDT |
AEST |
ACDT |
AWST |
Check-in |
9:45am |
8:45am |
9:15am |
6:45am |
Session Start |
10:00am |
9:00am |
9:30am |
7:00am |
Session Finish |
11:30am |
10:30am |
11:00am |
8:30am |
Registration
Registration closes: Monday 15 March 2021
Enquiries: email the AHRI CPD Events Team or phone 03 9918 9243
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