Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Chair
Chris McArdle, Principal, McArdle Legal
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Developments in General Protections Claims Under Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
- Common general protections claims under Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
- Recent developments
- Evidentiary hurdles
- Damages and penalties
Presented by Penny Thew, Barrister, State Chambers
Presenters
Penny Thew, Barrister, State Chambers
With over 25 years’ experience in advocacy, advising and dispute resolution, Penny is recognised by Legal 500 and Doyle’s Guide as leading in her areas of expertise, including all aspects of employment and discrimination law. Further details about Penny’s experience can be viewed here: https://statechambers.net/penny-thew/
Chris McArdle, Principal, McArdle Legal
Chris McArdle is one of approximately forty lawyers in New South Wales accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales as a specialist in Employment and Industrial Law. Chris has been in legal practice since 1988 and prior to that, served as a Commissioner of the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales. Chris acts for corporate and individual clients with a philosophy of preventing problems and increasing corporate efficiency. Chris has achieved a number of breakthroughs in the anti-discrimination, employment contracts and Registration of Agreements Jurisdictions. Chris is a regular presenter of seminar papers and has published several articles in both mainstream press and specialist journals.
