Our policies
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How we do our work
Policies
Policies are our interpretations of the laws we enforce and internal policies and procedures we have in place.
Regulator Performance Framework Key Performance Indicators
The Australian Government released the Regulator Performance Framework (the Framework) as part of 2014 Spring Repeal Day on 22 October 2014. The Framework is an important part of the government's commitment to reducing the cost of unnecessary or inefficient regulation imposed on individuals, business and community organisations by at least $1 billion a year.
Read more about the Framework, and see how we've performed against the Key Performance Indicators, on the Regulator Performance Framework page.
Legislative instruments and delegations
Legislative instruments and delegations outline the powers and responsibilities of certain individuals within FWO.
Audit and Risk Committee Charter
This charter sets out the objectives, authority and roles and responsibilities of the Fair Work Ombudsman and Registered Organisations Commission Audit and Risk Committee.
Procedures for handling suspected breaches of the code of conduct
This sets out how we:
- handle breaches of the Australia Public Service code of conduct
- decide on the sanctions (if any), when an employee breaches the code of conduct.
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Procedures for handling suspected fraud
You can confidentially provide information about suspected fraudulent or unethical behaviour by emailing us at fraud@fwo.gov.au. This email address is only for the use of informing the FWO of suspected fraudulent or corrupt behaviours of Fair Work Ombudsman staff. No other types of information will be actioned by emailing this address.
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Who we work with
We work with many different government agencies, employer and employee organisations and various authorities to promote and enforce compliance with workplace laws.
If during the course of our work we become aware of situations or issues that may be relevant to another government agency or authority, we may refer that information to the appropriate agency or authority. For example, we have an agreement with the Department of Home Affairs 
about visa protections for migrant workers in some circumstances. See Visa holders & migrants for more information.
If we identify issues that may be criminal in nature, we refer this information to the Australian Federal Police using a set referral process . For example, this may occur if we :
- are investigating a matter and we identify that there may be suspected people trafficking involved, or
- identify breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009 that are criminal offences, such as when an employer or employee organisation gives, receives or solicits bribes. For more information about these offences, visit the Registered Organisation Commission's corrupting benefits page .
Sometimes our agreement to work with another organisation is formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding.
Memorandums of Understanding
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are created between us and other organisations. These are made publically available with permission from the other organisation and are provided below.
Australian Defence Force
Australian Hotels Assocation
Australian Security Industries Association Limited
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Fair Work Agencies
Recruitment and Consulting Services Association
Regulation and Contract Management, South Australian Department of State Development
Restaurant and Catering Association
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
Relationship reports
We work closely with other organisations to achieve joint priorities.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
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Accessing our information
This is our policy on accessing information that we hold.
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Visit the Accessing our information page for more information about accessing information under the Information Access Policy.
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Privacy
Privacy Policy
This is our policy on dealing with personal information.
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Visit the Privacy page for more information on privacy when using our website.
Legal professional privilege policy
This is a guide on how we deal with claims for Legal Professional Privilege.
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Procedures for handling public interest disclosures
This sets out how we handle public interest disclosures.
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For further information about making a public interest disclosure, or if you’d like to contact an officer authorised to receive public interest disclosures, email PublicInterestDisclosure@fwo.gov.au
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Diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion strategy
Our Diversity and inclusion strategy sets out how we will achieve our goals to:
- ensure access and opportunity for all
- increase awareness through training and sharing our experiences
- drive and exemplify an inclusive, flexible and collaborative workplace.
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Multicultural Access and Equity Action Plan
Our Multicultural Access and Equity Action Plan ensures that everyone who deals with us gets equal access to our services, including people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Gender Equality Action Plan
Our Gender Equality Action Plan sets out how we will embed gender equality across our agency.
We will strive to:
- drive a culture where gender equality is valued and considered in planning and decision making
- achieve greater gender equality in senior leadership (EL2 and above)
- increase the take-up of flexibility arrangements amongst all employees
- incorporate measurement and evaluation of our progress into current reporting and communicate progress to the agency annually.
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Reconciliation Action Plan
Our vision for reconciliation is for a fair, diverse and socially inclusive workplace where we build understanding and respect amongst our employees for the histories and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their contribution to the social, economic and cultural life of Australia.
This understanding and respect will be reflected in our services.
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