Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is an independent statutory office responsible for promoting harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations and ensuring compliance with Australia’s workplace laws. The FWO’s free services for employees and employers in Australian workplaces provide people with reliable and timely information about fair work practices, rights and obligations. It also works with stakeholders to build strong and effective relationships and promote compliant workplaces. To learn more about the FWO, please visit www.fairwork.gov.au.

Safe Work Australia

Safe Work Australia (SWA) is an Australian government statutory agency. SWA develops national policy to improve work health and safety (WHS) and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia. As a national policy body, SWA does not regulate WHS laws or administer workers’ compensation arrangements.  The Commonwealth, states and territories regulate and enforce WHS laws and administer workers’ compensation schemes in their jurisdictions. To lean more about the SWA, please visit www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au.