This page provides background information and links to help you determine your rights and obligations as an employer, and obtain other information about the Australian working environment. It describes the services and information provided by:

• the Australian Workplace website
• the Workplace Ombudsman
• the Workplace Authority.

From 1 July 2009, a new employment services system will be introduced in Australia.

Australian Workplace

The Australian Workplace website provides access to a range of online services and information and can direct you to employment information, government assistance, jobs, careers, training, working conditions and Indigenous Employment Centres. The website also provides access to news and media releases from the workplace relations sectors, relevant legislation, and direct access to other key employment websites.
 
For more information, ring the Workplace Infoline 1300 363 264 between 8.00am and 7.00pm, Monday to Friday. Or visit the Australian Workplace website. 

Workplace Ombudsman

The Workplace Ombudsman provides a range of services to employers and employees in Australia. This includes:

• assisting workers and employers to understand their rights and obligations under federal workplace law
• promoting and monitoring compliance with federal workplace law, including by providing assistance and advice and disseminating information
• investigating complaints or suspected contraventions of federal workplace law
• inquiring into any act or practice that may be contrary to federal workplace law
• instituting proceedings to enforce federal workplace law
• representing workers who are, or might become, a party to proceedings under the Workplace Relations Act 1996.

For further information, contact the Workplace Infoline 1300 363 264 between 8.00am and 7.00pm, Monday to Friday. Or visit the Workplace Ombudsman website. 

Workplace Authority

The Workplace Authority is the central point of contact for free advice and information on Australia's workplace relations system for employers and employees.
 
The Workplace Authority is located in every capital city. You can contact the Workplace Authority's Workplace Infoline 1300 363 264 between 8.00am and 7.00pm, Monday to Friday. Or visit the Workplace Authority website.