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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: Employment Law in 2026. What Has Changed and What Comes Next
A candid discussion on the most significant employment law developments, enforcement trends, and organisational risks shaping 2026.
• Hear the latest Fair Work and legislative updates
• Understand where organisations are getting caught out
• Gain practical guidance on reducing legal exposure
Moderator: Kate Walawski, Partner, Dentons
Peter O'Keefe, Deputy President, Fair Work Commission