REIACT Briefing: Mandatory Psychosocial Hazard Laws
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In today’s regulatory environment psychological health and safety is no longer just an HR issue – it is a core leadership and governance responsibility. Agency Principals and Licensees are increasingly expected to demonstrate active oversight of psychosocial risks and ensure that organisational systems support safe, respectful and sustainable workplaces.Join us for a seminar with BAL Lawyers which brings together legal insight and practical leadership strategies to help REIACT Member Agency Principals and Licensees understand their obligations, strengthen governance oversight and embed psychological safety within organisational culture.
We will cover:
- Psychosocial risk management and your WHS obligations
- Your obligations to staff, shareholders, and fellow directors pursuant to the Corporations Act
- Overview of employment disputes (especially between senior employees / directors) and commercial impacts
*Includes post-session networking
MEET THE SPEAKERS
BILL PARDY
Bill is an experienced employment and litigation lawyer with 25 years’ experience across multiple jurisdictions. He has advised employers on workplace disputes, industrial relations, workers compensation and people risk issues. Bill has a long-standing interest in matters involving psychological injuries and has represented numerous government agencies, major insurers, and self-insured employers dealing with people risk issues.
KATIE INNES
Katie is an experienced commercial and business lawyer with more than 19 years’ experience. She advises private companies, industry bodies, co-operatives and government clients on corporate governance, director duties, contracting, privacy and intellectual property. Katie is a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Business Law and an AICD company directors course graduate.
Date
Wednesday 5 August 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
BAL Lawyers
Level 9/40, Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601
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REIACT Briefing: Mandatory Psychosocial Hazard Laws
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