This is the second webinar in a three-part legal series designed to equip supply chain and logistics businesses with timely, practical legal insights — from the fast-evolving landscape of privacy and surveillance compliance, to major employment law reforms reshaping workforce obligations, to the tax complexities of buying or selling a business.

PART 2: EMPLOYMENT LAW IN MOTION

What supply chain and logistics employers need to know now and for the year ahead.

Major workplace law changes are reshaping Australia’s supply chain and logistics sector. This session covers impacts on flexibility, leave, superannuation, and compliance, with practical steps for employers to manage risk and prepare teams.

Date:  Thursday, 27 August 2026
Time:  11.30am – 12.30pm
Venue:  Online
Cost:  No charge

Registrations close at COB on Wednesday, 26 August 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

In 2026, Australia’s employment landscape is undergoing some of the most significant shifts in a decade.

In this session, Victoria Comino, Lead Partner of our Workplace Relations practice, unpacks the latest legal changes affecting supply chain and logistics employers — from obligations around flexible work, new parental leave obligations, superannuation reforms, and tightening rules around casual conversion — and explores current trends and what’s on the horizon for the year ahead. Attendees will walk away with clarity on risks and implications for warehousing and transport environments, as well as the practical steps leaders should take to prepare their workforces and HR systems.

PRESENTER

Victoria Comino – Lead Partner, Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ Workplace Relations group

With over 20 years of workplace relations experience across both legal and commercial practice, Victoria’s expertise includes advising employers across a number of industry sectors, including transport and logistics, manufacturing, finance, security, pharmaceutical, residential construction, hospitality, professional services and local government. Victoria has a particular interest in assisting employers facing litigation such as unfair dismissal and adverse action.

Prior to her admission to legal practice, Victoria worked in employee relations and human resources in the finance, automotive, and local government sectors.

Victoria leverages her extensive experience as a lawyer and senior human resources practitioner to deliver practical and commercial advice and support to her clients. She provides prompt and straightforward guidance, enabling her clients to make informed business decisions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Supply chain and logistics leaders — including General Managers, Operations Managers, HR Directors and HR Managers, In-house Counsel, and compliance and risk professionals, as well as business owners — will benefit from this webinar, particularly those responsible for workforce management, employee relations, and operational compliance.