IAWBH 2026 CANBERRA
2-5 June 2026
How do we solve a problem like...workplace bullying? How do we solve a problem like...sexual harassment? How do we solve a problem like...psychosocial hazards? How do we solve a problem like...workplace violence? How do we solve a problem like...workplace conflict? How do we solve a problem like...discrimination? How do we solve a problem like...incivility?
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WORKPLACE BULLYING & HARASSMENT
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The IAWBH Local Organising committee invites you to join us in Australia's Capital for the biennial conference on workplace bullying and harassment. This year the conference theme is "How do we solve a problem like..?" inviting you to respond with the key workplace issues in need of resolution. We'll be talking about workplace bullying, harassment and sexual harassment, conflict, mistreatment, incivility and psychosocial hazards and risks, among other important experiences that can negatively impact people at work. ​
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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the land on which we will meet in Canberra, and pay respect to Ngunnawal ancestors, and elders past and present. ​​We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and contribution they make to the Canberra region.
Meet our Keynote Speakers
Elfi Bailien
Department of Work and Organization Studies
KU Leuven, Belgium
Due to travel restrictions Elfi will now attend remotely.
Tyler Okimoto
Faculty of Business Economics & Law
University of Queensland
Anna Booth
Fair Work Ombudsman
Special Event
A fireside chat with
Fair Work Commissioner
Sarah McKinnon
Hosted by ABC Journalist Ross Solly
KEY DATES
Abstract submissions: Closed 18 January 2026
Early Bird registration: Closed 26 April 2026
Author late registration: By negotiation with Scientific Committee
Registrations close: 31 May 2026
IAWBH 2026: 3-5 June 2026
Welcome Reception: 3 June 2026
Hypothetical Panel: 3 June 2026
PhD Workshop: 2 June 2026
Conference Gala Dinner: 4 June 2026
There are lots of ways to get involved and support IAWBH2026!
Information about sponsoring the event, and showcasing your activities, is available here.
Once you have registered, make sure you let everybody know!
Post to your social media using #IAWBH26
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Download the speaker promotional tiles, and post to your followers
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Add an IAWBH26 email signature to your email
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A Hypothetical: Workplace Bullying
and Sexual Harassment
Moderated by Commissioner McKinnon
Fair Work Commission
Commissioner McKinnon
Proudly Sponsored by
With Special Guest
Fmr FWC
Vice President Catanzariti
Jen Wyborn
(Lander & Rogers,
Employer Lawyer)
Isabelle Vieira Borges
(International Labour Law Academic)
Gabrielle Sullivan
Sullivan Legal (Plaintiff Lawyer)
Tom Fischer (Lawyer - Professional Association)
Susan Price
A/g Director
Women's Legal Centre ACT
Kate Sheridan
(Barrister)
Dr Skye Charry-Saunders
(Academic Expert)
Doris Bozin
Just Resolutions
(Mediator)
Dr Jenny Weekes
(General Practitioner)
Vicki de Prazer
(Senior Psychologist)
From the Frontline - Hear from Our First Responders
Fighting the Fires of Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment
Wayne Phillips
Commissioner
ACT Emergency Services Agency
Megan Davis ASM
Assistant Commissioner ACT ESA
(Ambulance)
Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM
Fmr Chief Officer NSW Rural Fire Service
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