Australia’s workplace relations system, Fair Work, officially came into effect for employers and employees across Australia from 1 July 2009.
The system is designed to balance the needs of employees, employers and unions and will allow workplaces to become more productive and competitive without taking away workplace rights and basic conditions.
Fair Work comprises the national tribunal, Fair Work Australia, and the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman.
From 1 January 2010, the Fair Work laws will take full effect as a new safety net of minimum employment conditions and Modern awards are put into place.
- For information and advice about your entitlements or obligations under the Fair Work system, please visit Fair Work Online or call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94.
- For an overview of the Fair Work system policy, visit the Fair Work information page.
- For further information on the Fair Work system policy, view the Fair Work fact sheets on the resources page.