Next Horizon: Compliance, Change & Economic IR Signals for 2026
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Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025
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Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm AEDT
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Location: Online
Why Attend?
2025 has been one of the most transformative years in workplace relations. From the Right to Disconnect, Long Service Leave reforms, to the role of AI in the workplace, HR managers and business leaders have faced a year of compliance, complexity and change.
Join HR Command and a panel of leading experts for a sharp, insightful wrap-up of the year that was, and what lies ahead for 2026.
You’ll leave with:
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A clear understanding of the top IR and compliance issues of 2025
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Practical insights into what’s coming in 2026 and how to prepare
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Expert analysis of the economic outlook for employers
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Actionable strategies to keep your business and workforce future-ready
Save Your Spot Now - Strictly limited seats.
Speakers
Dr Sherman Chan – Chief Economist
Australian Property Institute
Sherman is the inaugural Chief Economist at the Australian Property Institute (API), with over 20 years of combined experience in government, banking and consulting. Prior to joining API, Sherman was the Chief Economist of Business NSW where she led strategic research to inform policy advocacy. Sherman has a broad interest in economic research, and one of her focus areas in recent years is the evolving business and workforce challenges across Australia. Sherman holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours in Economics) and a PhD both from UNSW. Sherman has also been a sessional lecturer at UNSW since 2014, teaching applied economics.
Toni Minovski
NSW Industrial Relations
With over 20 years at NSW IR, Toni is a trusted authority in industrial relations and compliance. As Stakeholder Engagement Manager, he has guided thousands of employers, employees and payroll specialists through the complexities of the NSW Long Service Leave Act 1955. Toni will unpack the 2025 reforms to Long Service Leave and what they mean for employers in 2026.
Caroline Beasley
Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers
Caroline advises across the full spectrum of workplace relations, including industrial relations strategy, enterprise bargaining, employment litigation, executive employment, and workplace investigations. She will share insights on IR compliance, litigation risks, and lessons from 2025 disputes that businesses need to be ready for in 2026.
