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The H.R. Nicholls Society’s 38th National Conference


  • Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Australia (map)

TURNING THE TIDE: Restoring Australia’s Prosperity through Workplace Reform

The regulation of work, the primary focus of the H.R. Nicholls Society since its inception in 1986, has rarely been in greater need of fearless and comprehensive re-examination.

Workplace relations have deteriorated to their most ineffective state in decades, stifling productivity growth and eroding Australia's standards of living.

Join leaders in government, employment law, industrial relations policy, and business as we explore practical solutions to Australia’s productivity crisis, and how we can promote Australia as a premier destination for living, working, investing, employing, and conducting business.

2024 SPEAKERS - PREVIEW

Keynote speakers and panellists will be announced periodically in the lead up to the conference. To find out when new speakers are announced, sign up to the H.R Nicholls Society mailing list.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the 2024 H.R. Nicholls Society National Conference, taking place on October 24-25.

Attendees will have ample opportunities for networking and engaging in meaningful dialogue with industry leaders. In collaboration with the Ray Evans Institute, the Society will also host the 4th annual Ray Evans Memorial Oration Dinner.

Continuing our tradition, the prestigious Copeman Medal will be awarded, and the conference proceedings will be published, reflecting the spirit of the Society’s seminal work, Arbitration in Contempt.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We invite you to support the 2024 H.R. Nicholls Society National Conference and Ray Evans Memorial Oration Dinner as a valued sponsor.

We offer three sponsorship packages that will be tailored to suit your objectives, providing unique opportunities to showcase your organisation, engage with attendees, and demonstrate your commitment to advancing our shared goals:

  • Sponsor the Pre-Dinner Reception Drinks at the 2024 H.R. Nicholls Society National Conference.

    This exclusive opportunity allows your organisation to be prominently featured as we welcome guests and set the tone for an evening of meaningful conversation and networking at the Ray Evans Memorial Oration Dinner.

  • We invite you to sponsor the Ray Evans Memorial Oration Dinner.

    This distinguished event will celebrate the life of the Society's co-founder and first President, Ray Evans, bringing together influential leaders and professionals for an evening of insightful discussion, networking, and celebration.

  • Join us as a sponsor for the 2024 H.R. Nicholls Society National Conference.

    You will have the opportunity to showcase your commitment to advancing dialogue and collaboration within the industry while reinforcing your brand's leadership position, through tailored visibility and exposure.

    Conference sponsorship includes options to support the production of the conference proceedings, as well as the awarding of the Copeman Medal.

For more information on how to become a sponsor and the benefits available, please contact us.

Join us in making this year's conference an exceptional experience.

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4th Ray Evans Memorial Oration Dinner
Date | Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time | 6:00pm reception start
Location | Le Meridien, Melbourne 

38th H.R. Nicholls Society National Conference
Date | Friday, October 25, 2024
Time | 8.00am for 8.15am start
Location | Le Meridien, Melbourne

ACCOMMODATION

The Society has arranged discounted accommodation at Le Meridien in Melbourne. Overnight stay has been built into ticket options.

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