Industry Legal Group

Your dedicated HR and legal partner, supporting you
to manage your practice with confidence.

About Industry Legal

Speech Pathology Australia has partnered with Industry Legal to provide members with access to legal advice on the following:  

• workplace relations and employment law; and
• commercial and consumer law.

Industry Legal delivers confidential, practical and timely legal support tailored to speech pathology professionals and practices. Their experienced legal team helps members navigate complex employment matters, manage compliance, and resolve issues efficiently, so you can focus on delivering quality care. 

Member benefits

As part of your SPA membership, you have access to:

• Complimentary initial consultation
  Up to 30 minutes of legal advice per workplace matter on employment and workplace relations issues.
• Discounted member rates
  Reduced rates for additional services, such as tailored advice, representation, or document drafting.
• Specialised expertise
  Advice from employment lawyers who understand the allied health sector and your professional context.
• Workplace resources
  Access to guides, checklists and templates to help you manage your practice effectively.

“We can provide prompt advice on next steps. A short conversation upfront can save significant stress and cost.”
— Emma Dalley, Principal, Industry Legal Group

Scope of services

Industry Legal provides advice and support on a wide range of matters, including:

Employment contracts and policies

• Pre-employment matters
• On-boarding processes
• Employment contract terms and conditions
• Independent contractor terms and conditions
• Workplace policies and procedures

Legislative and award compliance

• Legislative and industrial instrument compliance
• Award coverage and classifications
• Minimum entitlements (including minimum wages/salaries)
• Leave entitlements

Performance and conduct management

• Investigations
• Show cause process
• Performance reviews
• Performance improvement plans
• Disciplinary action (e.g. warnings)

Termination and disputes

• Termination (e.g. unsatisfactory probation, serious misconduct, performance or conduct issues)
• Redundancy
• Post-employment restraints
• Unfair dismissal, general protections and other claims

Other workplace relations matters

• Discrimination and equal opportunity
• Bullying and psychological safety
• Sexual harassment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Enterprise bargaining and agreement negotiation
• Workplace health and safety obligations
• Privacy and workplace surveillance

Additional support services

Beyond the initial consultation, members can access discounted legal services for:

• Representation in legal proceedings
• Drafting or reviewing legal documents including contracts and policies
• Detailed advice on complex or high-risk issues
• Workplace investigations
• Enterprise bargaining and industrial matters

Other legal services

• Competition and consumer law
  • Consumer guarantees and warranties 
  • Unfair contract terms 
  • Trading terms and terms of trade 
  • Website terms of use 
  • Consumer agreements 
  • Advertising and marketing compliance 
  • Managing customer or client complaints 
  • Uncollected goods
  • Consumer claims 

• Corporate and commercial law
  • Commercial contracts and agreements 
  • Supplier and service agreements 
  • Privacy policies 
  • Compliance with Corporations Act 
  • Business structuring 
  • Company registration 
  • Shareholder, partnership or trust arrangements 
  • Business sale or purchase 
  • Leases and licences 
  • Debt recovery 
  • General governance and risk management 
  • Commercial litigation 

• Intellectual property
  • Trade marks
  • Copyright
  • Licensing
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure
  • Asset protection
  • IP disputes e.g. infringement

These services are offered on a fee-for-service basis at reduced member rates. A detailed quote and scope of work are provided before any additional services commence.

Accessing Industry Legal

SPA members can contact Employer Assist directly for advice and support:

📞 1300 153 154 ✉️ [email protected] 🌐 employerassist.com.au

Please have your SPA member number ready when you get in touch.

Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (AEST), excluding public holidays.

Note Conflicts: Access to the Member Service is subject to there being no conflict of interest. If Industry Legal identifies a conflict, including where opposing parties seek advice about the same or a related matter, Industry Legal will be unable to assist both parties. In that case, the affected member may need to seek independent advice. The member may still access the Member Service for assistance with other, unrelated matters.

Member portal

A dedicated member portal is available where members have access to legal updates, guides, templates and other resources.

Request access to Employer Assist Member Portal by contacting: 📞 1300 153 154 ✉️ s[email protected] 🌐 employerassist.com.au