Peter Norrie
Peter Norrie is a Senior Consultant with Effective Workplace Solutions, bringing decades of experience in industrial relations, human resources and organisational change. He specialises in award interpretation, payroll compliance, enterprise agreements, restructures and workplace investigations, working with businesses to simplify complex employment issues and reduce compliance risk.
Known for his calm and practical approach, Peter enjoys helping employers understand their obligations and develop workplace systems that support both compliance and long-term business success. His advice is grounded in real-world experience and focused on delivering outcomes that work in practice, not just on paper.
Away from work, Peter enjoys spending time outdoors and values opportunities to connect with people, whether that’s through his work with clients or the broader business community.
Written By Peter Norrie
Dismissal Disputes Can Now Move Faster. Here’s why your paperwork matters more than ever.
Since 7 July 2026, changes to the Fair Work Act have altered the way the Fair Work Commission can deal with some dismissal-related disputes. The details are technical, but the takeaway for any...
Termination Is A Process, Not A Moment – Why the steps before dismissal matter most
Termination decisions are under greater scrutiny We are seeing a clear shift in the way employees respond to the end of employment. Employees are increasingly willing to challenge dismissal...
Payroll Remediation: From Error to Exposure – Rethinking Payroll Risk
Payroll remediation is no longer a back-office correction. In Australia’s current regulatory climate, it is a matter of governance, executive accountability and reputational risk. Over the past five...
The Year Before Everything Changes: What the 2026 Future of Work Outlook Means for Your Organisation
ThinkerTank has just released its 2026 Future of Work Outlook, and if you lead people or manage workplace risk, it deserves your attention. Drawing on a nationally representative YouGov survey of...
Federal Court decision in FWO v Woolworths & Coles: What employers need to know about annualised salaries and set-off arrangements
On 5 September 2025, the Federal Court of Australia handed down a landmark decision in proceedings brought by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and class actions against Coles and Woolworths. The ruling...