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Peter McNulty

Partner

Ashurst Perkins Cole

Peter advises clients in relation to all aspects of industrial relations and employment law. Peter regularly advises public and private sector clients in relation to industrial matters including enterprise bargaining, the drafting and interpretation of industrial instruments, industrial disputes, industrial action and managing workplace change.

Peter also advises on a range of individual employee issues, including misconduct, performance management, redundancy, unfair dismissal claims, general protections disputes and discrimination complaints.

Peter regularly appears for clients in courts and tribunals across Australia, including in the Fair Work Commission, Federal Circuit Court and the Federal Court. Peter also provides workplace training to clients on topics including effective performance management, social media, industrial relations in the workplace, workplace investigations and advocacy.

SESSIONS

3:35

Interactive Scenario: The Flexibility Tension: Performance, Culture & the Right to Request

This session explores the changing requirements and recent case law about responding to requests for flexible working arrangements, the possible impact of the Equal Opportunity (Work From Home) Bill 2024 and the relevance of performance concerns, team equity, and operational requirements in these processes. Delegates will gain practical tips for decision-making and balancing flexibility with accountability.


• Understand legal obligations around flexibility requests  
• Learn practical decision-making tips  
• Balance flexibility with accountability and culture


Melbourne: Peter McNulty, Partner Ashurst Perkins Cole

Alicia Crossley, Senior Associate, Ashurst Perkins Cole

Sydney: Julie Mills, Partner, Ashurst Perkins Cole

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