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Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) is an award-winning law firm exclusively representing employers. We specialise in workplace relations, employment law and industrial relations. Trusted by top ASX-listed companies, government agencies and leading organisations across key industries, we provide practical, business-focussed advice that keeps our clients ahead of risk and change.
Specialists in workplace and employment law

We Act For Employers

Specialists in workplace and employment law

Because we are involved at the coalface of legislation, we can offer clients a unique understanding of not just what the law states, but how it will operate in practice. Whether it is help with an unfair dismissal, advice on terminating an employee or getting legal support for a workplace investigation, we can help you.

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Our Expertise

Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination

Need help managing a bullying complaint or dealing with a toxic employee? You have legal obligations to provide a safe workplace and we can help you achieve that.

Employment Law

From recruitment right through the employment lifecycle to termination, redundancy, or restructure, issues arise when contracts or policies fail to communicate correct terms of engagement. Getting the right legal advice at the start can set your business up for success.

HR Consulting

Where businesses require assistance for specific HR projects, the highly experienced ABLA team have the expertise to ensure your project is completed successfully and on-time.

Industrial Relations

Industrial Relations (IR) refers to the complex framework of laws, practices, and relationships that govern how employers, employees and unions interact in the workplace. In Australia, IR plays a pivotal role in shaping the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of all parties involved, making it a critical area of focus for employers.

Owner-Driver Arrangements

Owner-drivers and owner-operators are a unique form of contractor engaged by most major transport enterprises, as well as hundreds of minor companies. It is the area comprised of road transport contractors supplying transport services to other businesses, where the owner/operator of the contractor is personally involved in the driving of a vehicle.

Psychosocial Hazards

With increasing regulatory focus on mental health and workplace safety, ensuring compliance has never been more important. ABLA works with your organisation to navigate these complexities so you can build a resilient, engaged and safety-focused workforce.

Work Health & Safety

Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) works with employers to manage work health and safety (WHS) issues. Our team knows the importance of comprehensive safety management systems to ensure you are meeting your employer obligations.

Workplace Investigations

Workplace investigations represent a significant risk and liability to your organisation if not carried out the right way. One of the common mistakes you can make is not getting a third party involved from the beginning.

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Annual Wage Review Decision 2026

The Fair Work Commission has today handed down its annual wage review decision, deciding to increase the minimum wages in all modern awards by 4.75%.

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FWC hands down landmark decision that overhauls SCHADS Award

The Full Bench has finalised the major reforms to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, concluding a review that found longstanding gender-based undervaluation of work performed in the sector. 

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Flexible Work Requests: Risks, Rules and Realities in the Age of Entitlement

Few workplace issues have shifted as rapidly, or become as legally significant, as flexible work arrangements. This article distils the key insights from our recent webinar and answers the questions employers are asking most often about flexible work requests under the Fair Work Act – what they are, who can make them, how they must be handled, and where the real risks sit.

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Training courses

Enterprise Bargaining in the New Era

With the new era of Enterprise Bargaining in full swing post the Closing Loophole changes, organisations need to evaluate their bargaining strategies under a different light. Join one of Australia's most experienced practioners in this field for a training course that will challenge how you think and what you bring to the next bargaining meeting.

Performance Management
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Performance Management

In today’s ever-evolving workplace, when it comes to performance management getting it right has never been more crucial. The area is often fraught with the risk of employee claims or complaints, particularly if mishandled.

Workplace Investigations
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Workplace Investigations

Ensuring workplace investigations are carried out fairly and appropriately is essential since poor investigations could present significant legal risk and liability for you and your organisation.

AI and Governance in Workplace Law
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AI and Governance in Workplace Law

Register for our coming webinar with Luis Izzo, Director and Kate Thomson, Associate Director, for an insightful conversation designed to assist you in understanding what to look out for when using AI in an employment and industrial relations functionality.

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WHS Update: New Duties about Artificial Intelligence and Codes

Watch our one‑hour webinar for a clear, practical update on some of the most significant WHS developments affecting employers.

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Flexible Work Requests: Risks and Rules

Watch our free one‑hour webinar to understand when to approve or refuse flexible work requests – and how to communicate decisions lawfully under the updated rules.

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Workplace Advice Line

One phone call could save you thousands of dollars down the track.

Union Right of Entry & Delegates' Rights
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Union Right of Entry & Delegates' Rights

The recent legislative amendments have increased the rights for unions to enter an employer's site. They also afford greater rights and protections to union delegates in the workplace. This toolkit is a guide for your business that will help you manage situations lawfully. It includes checklists and tips to help manage incidents as they occur.

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Whistleblower Hotline Service

Taking a proactive stance against fraud, corruption and misconduct by providing a safe and confidential channel for staff to report such behaviour builds trust and loyalty.  ABLA can provide this service to your business via the Whistleblower Hotline.

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