"Michael Kelly from MK Consulting has worked with us for over 10 years on a range of industrial relations matters, particularly with assistance negotiating enterprise agreements.

Michael has deep knowledge of mining industry industrial relations practices, and applies his experience in a practical and professional manner."

“MK Consulting has performed a range of activities on my behalf over many years. From participating in the development of Industrial relations strategy in the UK to direct involvement on our behalf in EBA negotiations and the implementation of productivity improving roster systems throughout Australia.

Michael Kelly brings the full spectrum of experience and focus to IR issues. His creative approach to collaboration in the development and implementation of IR strategy has been of great value to me in my capacity as an independent consultant and as HR/ER executive GM for the Toll Group, SVITZER and its predecessor Adsteam Marine Ltd.

As a former Commissioner of AIRC I can sincerely attest that the quality of his advice is extremely high in comparison to that generally available.

I am pleased to recommend his services.”

"I have engaged MK Consulting a number of times to develop Industrial Relations strategies that are aligned to the business outcomes of Mining Pro and our clients.

This has included the drafting and negotiation of Enterprise Agreements that have enabled continuous improvement opportunities at our new and existing operations.

Michael Kelly's extensive industrial relations knowledge and practical mining experience has ensured the implementation of our people strategies have added genuine value to the business."

"I first met and worked with Michael Kelly in 2007, on a significant IR change program in the WA coal industry. Michael immediately struck me as someone with significant industrial relations experience particularly in the construction and coal industries.

Michael is an expert in dealing with unionised environments, including where significant change is required, is pragmatic and very experienced with enterprise bargaining strategy and implementation and a person of integrity, who is respectful and excellent to work with on challenging projects.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Michael to assist any employer who has a challenging IR environment, including if assistance is needed with any upcoming enterprise bargaining, restructuring or cultural change in a unionised environment."

I have worked closely with Michael Kelly for over 15 years, conducting training and advising on enterprise agreement negotiations. Michael’s experience in negotiations is unparalleled, and he generously shares those experiences in training he conducts. Michael provides strategic and practical industrial relations advice and has a proven track record of implementing sophisticated industrial strategies.

While he has worked predominantly in the heavily industrialised area of coal mining, Michael’s experience cuts through all industrial environments. Michael works closely with senior managers, but he has a real rapport with the employees who he deals with in negotiations. Together with his strong sense of what is reasonable and just, Michael consistently delivers effective outcomes in enterprise bargaining.

I highly recommend him for the development and implementation of industrial strategies, and industrial relations training.

I have been working with Michael Kelly from MK Consulting, utilising his industrial relations expertise and advice since 2005.

In my former senior management / operational roles with various companies, I used Michael extensively. Michael was instrumental in negotiating and implementing a successful Greenfield's industrial agreement in the Queensland coal industry; employee agreements in the Western Australian iron ore industry; and provided critical advice on employee agreements in the Northern Territory metalliferous mining industry.

Michael's wide field of experience in all areas of industrial relations; and hands on ability to sit around the table with stakeholders and produce a successful result, is second to none.