15 July 2010
The high income threshold increased to $113,800 from 1 July 2010.
23 June 2010
A Commonwealth Ombudsman report into the work of the Fair Work Ombudsman has commended the agency for its commitment to best practice. The report also notes that, as with any complex role, there are opportunities for further development.
14 April 2010
This month, Fair Work Inspectors will select a sample of industry employers for a program of compliance audits to be carried out in May 2010.
22 February 2010
Insulation industry workers and employers affected by changes to the Home Insulation Program will find information on redundancy, notice periods and final pay on Fair Work Online.
15 February 2010
University students are being urged by the Fair Work Ombudsman to check their pay to make sure they’re not missing out on their legal minimum wage and workplace entitlements.
9 December 2009
On 2 December 2009, the Australian Parliament passed the Fair Work Amendment (State Referrals and Other Measures) Bill 2009.
10 September 2009
The Fair Work Ombudsman is reviewing community based employment advice services and is calling for submissions from any interested person or organisation.
10 August 2009
Free information sessions are planned for every state and territory as part of the Fair Work Education and Information program.
7 July 2009
The Australian Fair Pay Commission today announced its fourth and final minimum wage-setting decision.
30 June 2009
The Fair Work Education and Information program will soon begin, helping to inform employees, employers and small business about the new Workplace Relations System commencing from 1 July 2009.