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Jackson McDonald welcomes Workplace Relations Partner Alistair Talbert

08 Oct 2026

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Jackson McDonald has appointed Alistair Talbert as a Partner in its Workplace Relations & Safety team, adding more than 18 years' experience in employment, industrial relations, work health and safety, and governance.  

Jackson McDonald is pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair Talbert as a Partner in the firm's Workplace Relations & Safety team.

Alistair has more than 18 years' experience, leading legal teams and advising high-profile clients across government, resources, energy, commercial, and building and construction sectors. His practice spans employment and industrial relations law, work health and safety (WHS), governance and compliance, and litigation and dispute resolution.

He joins from the boutique workplace consultancy firm he founded in 2021 where he represented clients in employment disputes, safety investigations and prosecutions, and regulatory matters, and provided advice and guidance on legislative compliance, employment contracts and workplace policies and procedures. 

Workplace Relations & Safety Lead Partner, Renae Harding, said Alistair's appointment was another important step in strengthening practice group’s capability in order to meet growing client demand.

"Alistair has built a strong reputation for delivering strategic workplace solutions to clients across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. His collaborative and inclusive approach will complement our existing team and enhance our ability to deliver high-quality outcomes, confidence and clarity for our clients," Renae said.

Alistair said he was looking forward to joining the firm.

“Jackson McDonald has a strong reputation and a team that genuinely puts clients first. I'm excited to be joining  the Workplace Relations & Safety team, and working with the broader firm, to help clients manage workplace risk and resolve issues with confidence."

To read more about Alistair, click here.

 

 

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