Monday, 2 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law and Procedural Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
Chair
Rory Alexander, Managing Director, Aldermane
Loopholes Closed? An Employment Law Update for the APS in a Time of Massive Change
Focus on recent employment law amendments with a lens of how the APS has been impacted, including a review of recent cases in the Commission.
Presented by Ryan Murphy, Principal, McInnes Wilson
Presenters
Rory Alexander, Managing Director, Aldermane
Rory is Aldermane's founder and managing partner. He is a specialist procurement and major projects lawyer, with a focus on Defence and Government procurement and the acquisition and sustainment of complex military capabilities. He works in Canberra and Sydney and provides advice to Commonwealth departments on all aspects of the procurement process. Rory works for both public sector and private clients. During his career, Rory has received the following awards and recognition for his work with Government clients: Finalist - 30under30, Government (2019), Rising Star - Australasian Lawyer Magazine (2020), Finalist - Defence Consultant of the Year, Defence Industry Awards (2023), Finalist - Government Partner of the Year, Partner of the Year Awards (2023 and 2024), Winner - Innovator of the Year, Australian Law Awards (2023) and Winner - Projects, Energy and Resources Partner of the Year, Partner of the Year Awards (2024). Rory holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance) and a Bachelor of Laws. He is admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, and is a practising member of the Law Society of the ACT and also holds an interstate practising certificate in NSW.
Ryan Murphy, Principal, McInnes Wilson
Ryan Murphy is a well-respected employment and industrial relations lawyer known for his practical and straightforward approach. He works with a wide range of clients, including businesses, government departments and agencies, and not-for-profits, helping them navigate complex legal challenges. Ryan is focused on delivering clear, tailored solutions that meet his clients' goals, whether that involves employment claims (during employment or relating to termination) restructures, advising on workplace issues in corporate transactions, or developing and navigating an industrial relations strategy. Clients value Ryan's responsiveness and honest advice, ensuring they receive fair, effective legal support. His expertise spans across sectors, including health, finance and superannuation, education, and startups, where he works to achieve the best possible outcomes. Ryan is as comfortable giving training over a webinar or in a room of HR professionals or inhouse counsel as he is advocating on his clients' behalf in a Commission or Court.
