Australian Labour Law Association
The Australian Labour Law Association (ALLA) was incorporated in Victoria on 27 February 2001 and now has active State Chapters in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania. ALLA's main objectives are to promote the study of labour law and social security both in Australia and internationally, and to provide a forum for discussion and debate for lawyers and others working in these fields.
- Membership
Membership of ALLA is open to all who are interested in the aims of the Association, either professionally or because of scholarly activities.
- National Committee
The affairs of the Association are managed by the National Committee of Management.
- Annual General Meetings
Read ALLA's past Annual General Meeting minutes.
- History
View information on the founding members and the launch of ALLA.
ALLA 9th Biennial Conference
ALLA will hold its Ninth Biennial National Conference on 9-10 November 2018 at the Sofitel Broadbeach on the Queensland's Gold Coast. The conference theme is 'Labour Law: new frontiers, new challenges'.
Conference registration is now open. Full details and registration available on the conference website.
Upcoming Events
Postponed - New Date Coming Soon - Victorian State Chapter Event
The ALLA Victorian Chapter invite you to a panel discussion on the 'Future of Enterprise Bargaining'. Further details coming soon.
To find out more about your State or Territory Chapter click on the links below.
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State & Territory Chapters
State and Territory Chapters of ALLA have been formed around Australia.
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National Conference
ALLA's National Conference is held every two years, gathering academics and practitioners from around Australia.
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External Events
Information on Labour Law events external to ALLA.
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Continuing Professional Development
ALLA Conference Prizes
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Phillipa Weeks Prize
The Phillipa Weeks Prize recognises the contribution of Professor Phillipa Weeks to Australian labour law scholarship and her unwavering support of young and upcoming scholars.
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Dominica Whelan Prize
The Dominica Whelan Prize is named in honour of the late Dominica Whelan, who served for many years as a member of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, Fair Work Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. -
ALLA Research Degree Scholarship
The ALLA Research Degree Scholarship is awarded to provide financial assistance for reseach degree students to take part in and present a paper at the ALLA biennial national conference.
Read ALLA's annual newletter, access online version of the Comparative Labour Law and Policy Journal and other useful resources
Please Direct general enquiries to the ALLA Administrator.
ALLA Administrator:
Renee Burns
Centre for Employment and Labour Relations Law
Melbourne Law School
University of Melbourne
Vic 3010
Phone: +61 3 9035 4344
Email: law-alla@unimelb.edu.au
ALLA Secretary:
Dominique Allen
Department of Business Law and Taxation
Monash University
Vic 3145
Phone: +61 3 9903 2385
Email: dominique.allen@monash.edu