Advocacy

Researching and presenting a submission is a skill that can be learnt, like any other. This course caters to officials who need to present matters to the Fair Work Commission or other industrial tribunals. You will learn a step-by-step approach that will provide guidance at every stage of the process, from initial research to presenting – ensuring you will be the most effective advocate possible.

About this course:

Researching and presenting a submission is a skill that can be learnt, like any other.

This course caters to officials who need to present matters to the Fair Work Commission or other industrial tribunals. You will learn a step-by-step approach that will provide guidance at every stage of the process, from initial research to presenting, ensuring you will be the most effective advocate possible.

The course, focused on practical outcomes, culminates in a mock arbitration hearing before a member of the Fair Work Commission, where you can put everything you’ve learnt into practice.

This course is offered in five-day training via in person plus two-hour follow up session at four weeks post course via zoom.

Course Audience:

Officials, Organisers, Industrial Officers

Course Delivery:

5 days in person & 2 hours session via zoom

Course Cost:

$1,342.00 (GST inclusive)

Digital Badge:

Yes - Digital badge awarded upon completion

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Upcoming Training

Melbourne

Course start: 31/07/2023 9:00 am

Course end: 22/09/2023 1:00 pm

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Brisbane

Course start: 16/10/2023 9:00 am

Course end: 01/12/2023 4:00 pm

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Sydney

Course start: 13/11/2023 9:00 am

Course end: 02/02/2024 1:00 pm

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Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the areas in which Fair Work Commission can arbitrate;
  • Identify matters that can be taken to the State and Federal Magistrates Courts;
  • Identify the elements and structure of a contested case;
  • Identify the steps of a sound and thorough research process;
  • Apply a framework to identify information requirements;
  • Present material in a structured way during a case;
  • Strategically and effectively question a witness both in examination in chief and cross examination;
  • Build a coherent, consistent and convincing argument; and
  • Present a submission to a member of Fair Work Commission or other industrial tribu­nals.

Melbourne

Part 1: 31 July to 4 August 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm (AEDT)

Follow Up Session: 22 September 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm (AEST)

Brisbane

Part 1: 16 – 20 October 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm (AEDT)

Follow Up Session: 1 December 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm (AEDT)

Sydney

Part 1: 13 – 17 November 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm (AEDT)

Follow Up Session: 2 February 2024 from 11:00am to 1:00pm (AEDT)