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Peter O'Keefe
Deputy President
Fair Work Commission
Deputy President Peter O’Keeffe joined the Fair Work Commission in May 2023. He came to the Commission with the unique experience of having acted as a Human Resources practitioner for employers, and as a union representative for employees.
Deputy President O’Keeffe holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Masters of Industrial Relations from UWA. Most recently, Deputy President O’Keeffe was the Branch Secretary of the SDA (WA) for 10 years.
Deputy President O’Keeffe also has a unique academic perspective having lectured in the Industrial Relations space at Curtin University
SESSIONS
9:05
Fireside Chat: Key employment law updates
A discussion with a Fair Work Commission representative on the employment law developments shaping 2026 and what HR practitioners must prepare for.
Explore the most pressing Fair Work and legislative reforms impacting HR and workplace compliance.
Understand the Commission’s expectations and common employer missteps that continue to trigger complaints and litigation.
Hear practical recommendations from the Deputy President on how to approach investigations, dismissals, and dispute resolution.
Peter O'Keefe, Deputy President, Fair Work Commission