Award-winning workplace relations, employment law & industrial relations experts

Dedicated to assisting employers and associations, we advise and represent clients across all facets of workforce management.

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Workplace Advice Line

Your direct line to workplace experts

Get the answers you need, when you need them. Whether you’re managing performance, sorting out leave, or dealing with workplace disputes, getting accurate advice early makes all the difference. Get in touch and discover the value of having expert advice on hand.

Whistleblower Hotline Service

A safe, confidential channel for your team to report misconduct

Fraud, corruption and workplace misconduct can’t be addressed if they’re never reported. ABLA’s Whistleblower Hotline gives your staff an independent, confidential way to raise concerns – helping you build trust and confidence across your organisation.

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Ready-to-Use Toolkits

Flexible Work Arrangements Toolkit

Responding to flexible work requests isn't a simple 'tick and flick'. Employers are now required to follow a defined process under the Fair Work Act 2009. This toolkit provides a clear, concise approach to managing these requests confidently.

Psychosocial Hazards Toolkit

Protect your people and demonstrate your compliance with this practical psychosocial hazards toolkit. It will help you to identify and manage the workplace factors that can cause stress and lead to psychological or physical injury. It will also demonstrate to the safety regulator exactly what steps you've taken to keep workers safe.

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Sexual Harassment 'Positive Duty' Toolkit

The 'positive duty' requires every employer to actively prevent sexual harassment at work. This practical toolkit gives you the minimum step-by-step framework to take the "reasonable and proportionate" steps required to prevent sexual harassment and other unlawful behaviour – all in one place.

Sexual Harassment 'Positive Duty' Toolkit (QLD)

The 'positive duty' requires every employer to actively prevent sexual harassment at work. This QLD-specific toolkit gives you the minimum step-by-step framework to take the "reasonable and proportionate" steps required to prevent sexual harassment and other unlawful behaviour – all in one place.

Union Right of Entry & Delegates' Rights Toolkit

Recent legislative amendments have increased the rights for unions to enter an employer's site. Greater rights and protections are given to union delegates in your workplace. This toolkit is a guide for your business that will help you manage situations lawfully. It includes guides to follow, checklists, terminology and tips to ensure your teams manage obligations lawfully.

About us

ABLA is unique in the legal landscape

Clients say we are a "breath of fresh air" in the legal world. We pride ourselves on our ability to demystify complex legal problems and legislation, translating them into straightforward, practical language that seamlessly integrates into your business operations.

Awards and achievements

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Leading Employment Law Firm
Workplace Relations & Employment Team of the Year 2025
Best Lawyers 2026
Leading Employment Law Firm
Legal 500 Leading Firm 2025
Australian Law Awards 2024 Finalist
Workplace Relations and Employment Team of the Year
Australasian Law Awards 2023 Excellence Awardee
5-Star Employment Law Firm
Leading Employment Law Firm
Australian Law Awards 2023 Finalist
2023 Australian HR Awards Event Partner
Legal 500 Leading Firm 2024
Best Lawyers 2023
Legal 500 Leading Firm 2023
Leading Employment Law Firm
Recommended Workplace Health & Safety
Employment Law Specialist Firm of the Year - Excellence
Legal 500 Leading Firm 2021
Leading Workplace Health & Safety