Ticket sales for this course will end 19 August 2022 to allow time for course materials to be printed.

Date and Duration: The course will run on Thursday 30 August from 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors, L16 (access via L15), 140 Arthur Street, North Sydney 2060

Suited for: Specific for those who negotiate or manage owner drivers within their business.

This session is conducted subject to everyone agreeing to the Chatham House Rules which means that participants can use the information in practice in their business but should not identify any organisation, individual or information that can be used to identify them.

Presenter: Nigel Ward, CEO and Director, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

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Course Overview

If your business employs the services of owner drivers to deliver your goods across the country then our Owner Driver Arrangements course is for you.

With different legislation applicable in different states, it can become a minefield when negotiating contracts of carriage and as regulation tightens it's important for businesses to understand the environment in which they are required to operate within.

This is a unique area that requires expert knowledge. Nigel Ward has negotiated 'owner driver' arrangements across Australia for the past 30 years and will share his insights to enable you to upskill for your future negotiations.

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8:45 am - Registration opens
9:00 am - Training commences
4:30 pm - Training concludes
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About the trainer

Nigel Ward
Associate Director
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

Nigel Ward is one of Australia’s leading advocates and practitioners in employee and industrial relations with more than 30 years of strategic business planning experience.

As CEO of ABLA, Nigel has spearheaded the organisation’s award-winning company culture. He sets the tone in the office with an open management style and sincere approach to looking after each and every client. Nigel approaches all legal issues from a ‘what’s best for your business’ perspective.

Under his leadership, the landmark Penalty Rates decision handed down by Fair Work in February 2017 was a milestone victory for ABLA, acting on behalf of the Australian Chamber, NSW Business Chamber and Australian Business Industrial. Nigel said: "A decision of this magnitude and notoriety will have far-reaching consequences for the industrial relations system and the economy and it is very exciting for ABLA to have played such a big part."

In his capacity as the leading employer industrial advocate, Nigel appears regularly before the Fair Work Commission in major industry cases for the peak employer association, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other major employer organisations.

As one of Australia’s leading enterprise bargaining advocates and practitioners, Nigel has been at the forefront of modern negotiations since the late 1980s. This in-depth experience has given him a holistic understanding of workplace strategy, bargaining tactics and law.

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FAQs

What's included in the price?

Hard copy of training materials (no soft copies will be provided), morning tea, light lunch and afternoon tea with tea/coffee throughout the day.

Who can attend?

This course is open to all organisations excluding other legal service providers.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact Catriona Johnston on 02 9466 4340 or catriona.johnston@ablawyers.com.au

What's the refund policy?

Participants will receive a full refund if they cancel at least seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled event. However, if participants cancel less than seven (7) business days before the event, no refund will be made. The place can be transfered to another member of the paid organisation. No-shows or cancellations after 7 days will receive the course training material and supporting documents. If there are insufficient participants, we reserve the right to cancel the event and participants will be transferred to another module of equal value or receive a full refund at their election. We will give three business days’ notice of any such cancellation.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes, you will also be required to provide your proof of Identification.

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