Australian Workplace Resources
Official government sites, awards, unions, legal aid, and support services — everything you need in one place.
Federal Government — Workplace
Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO)
Main workplace rights and obligations resource. Free advice line: 13 13 94.
Fair Work Commission (FWC)
National workplace relations tribunal. Handles unfair dismissal, disputes, award reviews.
FWC Pay Calculator (PACT)
Official pay and conditions tool — look up exact rates for any award.
FWO — Find My Award
Official tool to find which Modern Award covers your role.
FWO — Minimum Wages
Current national minimum wage rates and annual wage review outcomes.
FWO — Awards List
Complete list of all 121+ Modern Awards.
Federal Register of Legislation
Fair Work Act 2009 — the primary legislation.
Superannuation & Tax
ATO — Super for Employers
Employer super obligations, SG rates, contribution deadlines.
ATO — Super for Employees
Check your super, report unpaid super, find lost super.
ATO — Report Unpaid Super
Report an employer not paying your superannuation.
ATO — PAYG Withholding
Tax withholding obligations for employers.
myGov
Access ATO, Centrelink, Medicare, and super information online.
State & Territory WHS Regulators
SafeWork NSW
New South Wales workplace health and safety.
WorkSafe Victoria
Victoria workplace health and safety.
Workplace Health and Safety QLD
Queensland workplace health and safety.
SafeWork SA
South Australia workplace health and safety.
WorkSafe WA
Western Australia workplace health and safety.
WorkSafe Tasmania
Tasmania workplace health and safety.
WorkSafe ACT
ACT workplace health and safety.
NT WorkSafe
Northern Territory workplace health and safety.
Major Modern Awards (Full Text)
Hospitality Industry (General) Award
MA000009 — Hotels, cafes, restaurants, bars, catering.
General Retail Industry Award
MA000004 — Shops, supermarkets, retail sales.
Clerks — Private Sector Award
MA000002 — Office, admin, clerical work.
Building and Construction Award
MA000020 — On-site building and construction.
Restaurant Industry Award
MA000003 — Restaurants, fast food, cafes.
Fast Food Industry Award
MA000003 — Fast food, takeaway.
Cleaning Services Award
MA000022 — Commercial cleaning.
Manufacturing Award
MA000010 — Manufacturing and associated industries.
Health Professionals Award
MA000027 — Health professionals.
Social, Community, Home Care Award
MA000100 — Disability, aged care, community services.
Business & Employer Resources
Unions & Employee Advocacy
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
Peak body for Australian unions — find your union.
SDA (Shop, Distributive & Allied)
Union for retail, fast food, warehousing workers.
United Workers Union
Union for hospitality, cleaning, aged care, childcare workers.
CFMEU
Construction, forestry, maritime, energy, and mining union.
Australian Services Union
Union for clerical, admin, community services workers.
Legal Aid & Support Services
JobWatch (VIC, QLD, TAS)
Free employment rights legal centre.
Working Women's Centre
Free workplace advice for women — SA-based, national reach.
Legal Aid — Find Your State
Free or low-cost legal advice by state.
1800RESPECT
Family and domestic violence support — 1800 737 732.
Lifeline
Crisis support — 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue
Mental health support — 1300 22 4636.
JobAccess
Workplace disability support and adjustments.