Members are involved in a range of educational and professional development courses on an ongoing basis. In the reporting period, a number were enrolled in or completed undergraduate, higher studies or short courses – mainly in the fields of law, industrial relations or mediation.

Pursuant to s.133 of the Act, the Commission has continued to facilitate the operation of consultative councils for particular industries. The following councils are chaired by Members of the Commission:

Justice Munro chairs the Metal Industry Consultative Council.

Senior Deputy President Marsh chairs the Meat Industry Consultative Council and the Local Government Consultative Council.

Senior Deputy President Harrison is the chair of the Road Transport Industry Consultative Council.

Senior Deputy President Williams is the chairperson of the Felt Hatting Industry Consultative Committee. Commissioner Cargill is a member of the same committee and acts as chairperson in the absence of Senior Deputy President Williams.

Commissioner Simmonds is a member of the National Local Government Consultative Committee and the National Meat Industry Consultative Committee. He is the chairperson of both the Victorian Local Government Consultative Committee and the Western Australian Local Government Consultative Committee.