You can make a workplace complaint online, by fax, by post or in person.
The online and fax/postal versions of the form are the same.
Lodge online
- Allow about 20 minutes to register and complete the form.
- There's no timeout period. You can save the form to your computer, then complete and submit it later.
- Questions marked by a red asterisk are mandatory.
- Give as much detail as you can in the form to help us assess your workplace complaint.
- You can attach up to 5 electronic copies of supporting documents. If you have more, tell your assigned Fair Work Inspector when they contact you.
Or, you can send the extra supporting documents by post. Write your name and date of birth on all documents so we can match them to your workplace complaint and mail to:
Fair Work Ombudsman
Complaints Assessment Team
GPO Box 2567
Adelaide SA 5001
Check the status of your complaint:
Lodge by fax
- Write your name and date of birth on any supporting documents you include.
- Fax your completed form, together with your supporting documents to 02 6250 4480.
Lodge by post
- Send copies of supporting documents, not originals. Write your name and date of birth on any copies of supporting documents you include.
- Post your completed form, together with the copies of your supporting documents to:
Fair Work Ombudsman
Complaints Assessment Team
GPO Box 2567
Adelaide SA 5001
Make sure your workplace complaint form is completed and signed before sending it to us.
We may return unsigned forms, as investigations can't begin without the necessary information and your permission.
Lodge in person
You can visit us at any of our offices around Australia.
See our office locations.
Don't forget to bring any supporting documents with you.
Need help?
Contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94 between 8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday for the cost of a local call.
Need language help?
Contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 for free help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Hearing & speech impairment
Call through the National Relay Service (NRS):
- For TTY: 13 36 77. Ask for the Fair Work Infoline 13 13 94.
- Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727. Ask for the Fair Work Infoline 13 13 94.