Our new resources will help you better understand the difference between the Fair Work agencies.
Fair Work Ombudsman or Fair Work Commission?
There are 2 'Fair Work' agencies who help with workplace issues:
While they sound similar, they're separate government bodies and have different roles.
Fair Work Ombudsman
We're the Fair Work Ombudsman, Australia's national workplace regulator.
We help employers and employees by providing information, education and advice on pay rates and workplace rights and obligations.
We also enforce compliance with the Fair Work Act, related legislation, awards and registered agreements.
Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission is the national workplace relations tribunal. They also regulate registered organisations like unions and employer associations.
The Fair Work Commission sets minimum wages, conditions and standards, deals with agreements, and dismissal claims. They also hear disputes about issues like bullying, harassment and discrimination.
Guide: Which Fair Work can help you
We have a new guide to help you to work out which Fair Work agency to go to for information and assistance.
Our guide covers common workplace issues and directs you to the right agency depending on your situation.
Download a copy now: Which Fair Work can help you Which Fair Work can help you.
Video: Roles of the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Fair Work Commission
We also have a new short video explaining the key differences between the 2 Fair Work agencies:
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