About Dave Wemyss

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dave.wemyss@farrenmcrae.com.au

Dave Wemyss

SPECIAL COUNSEL

Dave Wemyss is an experienced employment and workplace relations lawyer who advises employers and employees on complex workplace matters across the full spectrum of employment law, industrial relations and people management issues.

With experience acting for both employers and employees, Dave brings a balanced and practical perspective to workplace disputes, investigations, disciplinary matters, termination of employment, discrimination, general protections claims, unfair dismissal proceedings and industrial relations issues. His advice is strategic, pragmatic and grounded in a clear understanding of legal risk and the practical realities of the employment relationship.

Dave has represented clients across a broad range of industries and is known for helping organisations and individuals navigate challenging workplace issues with confidence and clarity. He has extensive experience advising on enterprise bargaining, workplace change, performance and conduct matters, workplace policies, fitness for work, regulatory compliance and Fair Work Commission proceedings.

Dave’s experience extends beyond legal practice. He has held senior leadership positions in workplace relations consulting, leading teams that advised employers on a wide range of employment, industrial relations and people management matters. As a result, he understands workplace issues from both a legal and operational perspective, enabling him to deliver advice that is practical, balanced and informed by real-world leadership experience.

Dave understands that workplace issues are often complex, sensitive and deeply personal. Having worked closely with boards, executives, managers and employees throughout his career, he appreciates the broader organisational and human impacts of workplace decisions and is committed to helping clients achieve practical and sustainable outcomes.

Dave is valued for delivering pragmatic, commercially sensible advice that balances legal requirements with organisational objectives while maintaining a strong focus on people, relationships and long-term outcomes.