Welcome to the Fair Work Ombudsman website

We're here to give you information and advice about your workplace rights and obligations.

Get set for a 3.3% increase to base rates of pay: The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.3% increase to minimum wages following its 2017 Annual Wage Review. The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2017.

Penalty rates changes 2017: On 5 June the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision about how the changes to minimum Sunday penalty rates in some awards will be introduced. Find out what to do, who the changes affect and how they will be introduced.

Contracting labour and supply chains: Contracting labour can create benefits for your business but there can be risks if businesses don’t do it right. Check out our new resources for employers to help make sure your supply chain is compliant.

Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) RT @asicmedia: Watch: ASIC and other agencies on helping #smallbiz compete on a level playing field. Hosted by @TraceySpicer https://t.co/p… 2 days ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) The June edition of our Employer Newsletter will be out soon. Subscribe here: https://t.co/kpbuF3iqot 3 days ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Increased flexibility for staff can lead to increased productivity for biz. Our online learning course shows you ho… https://t.co/ijMv47emqW 8 days ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) Find out your legal obligations & how to get the most out of your employees. https://t.co/mMXUK6ZlNH https://t.co/wHVun5zRXc 10 days ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) RT @businessvic: Learn how the playing field is being levelled for #smallbiz 7pm Thur w/ @acccgovau, @fairwork_gov_au & more https://t.co/u… 16 days ago
Fair Work Ombudsman ( @fairwork_gov_au) The new national minimum wage is $694.90 (up from $672.70 or $18.29 p/h (up from $17.70) effective 1 July 2017: https://t.co/vY13YPdpQi 17 days ago

We're here to give you information and advice about your workplace rights and obligations.