Introductory remarks, Policy-Influence-Reform (PIR) Conference, 8 September 2026, Canberra
Innes Willox, Chief Executive, Australian Industry Group
Opening Australian Industry Group’s Policy-Influence-Reform Conference in Canberra, Chief Executive Innes Willox reflected on the increasingly complex environment facing Australian employers.
Businesses are navigating major workplace relations changes alongside weak productivity, rising costs, skills shortages and rapid technological change.
Mr Willox reinforced Australian Industry Group’s commitment to advocating for a workplace relations system that works for employers, employees and the economy, while providing members with the practical advice and support they need to navigate change.
Over two days in September, the annual PIR conference brings together policymakers, regulators, employers, unions and workplace relations professionals to examine what these developments mean in practice.
