ARIA (Australian Reward Investment Alliance)

ARIA (Australian Reward Investment Alliance) provides superannuation services and products to Australian Government employees and employers through three Schemes - the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) and the PSS Accumulation Plan (PSSap).

http://www.aria.gov.au/

Australia's Fair Work System - New safety net for employees from 1 January

From 1 January 2010 a new safety net for employees across Australia makes the Fair Work laws fully operational. The new safety net is made up of two parts - National Employment Standards and Modern Awards.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/WorkplaceRelations/NewWorkplaceRelations/Pages/NewSafetyNetForEmployees.aspx

Choosing a super fund

Many employees are now able to choose the super fund or retirement savings account (RSA) that will receive their super contributions under the superannuation guarantee. This Australian Taxation Office page provides further information for employees.

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/00105466.htm&pc=001/002/064/002/001&mnu=1101&mfp=001/002&st=&cy=1

Employment services provider search

If you are looking for work, you can search the online facility to find the details of your local employment service providers. Employment service providers are agencies that provide various kinds of support to job seekers.

http://australia.gov.au/service/employment-services-provider-search

Fair Work Infoline

Fair Work Infoline is your gateway to information and advice about Australia's workplace rights and rules. Whether you're an employee, employer or contractor with a question about workplace rights and rules, you'll find the information you need here.

http://australia.gov.au/service/fair-work-infoline

Fair Work Online for employees

Fair Work Online provides information and advice about Australia's new national workplace relations system from the Fair Work Ombudsman. The employees section includes information on pay, leave and conditions; termination of employment; unions; disputes and complaints; industrial action and the new Fair Work system.

http://www.fairwork.gov.au/Pages/employees.aspx?role=employees

Individual income tax rates

Shows the percentage of tax payable for each income bracket, for individual Australian taxpayers, for the financial years 2008-09 and 2009-10.

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/12333.htm

JobSearch

JobSearch is Australia's largest free online jobs board. It is a free service to assist job seekers find employment and connect employers with staff.

http://australia.gov.au/service/jobsearch

Lodgment essentials

Australian Taxation office information for individuals, migrants and overseas visitors about lodging a tax return.

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/pathway.asp?pc=001/002/006&mfp=001/002&mnu=890#001_002_006

Pay, leave and conditions

The Fair Work Online provides information about pay, leave and conditions and where to get assistance.

http://www.fairwork.gov.au/Pay-leave-and-conditions/Pages/default.aspx?role=employees

Super decisions

This page from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission's FIDO website links to essential superannuation facts, tips and safety checks to help you make the right super decisions.

http://www.fido.gov.au/fido/fido.nsf/byheadline/Super+decisions%3A+step+by+step+guide+through+super+maze?openDocument

Superannuation - Departing Australia

If you are a former temporary resident, you can claim super benefits you accumulated while working in Australia. To claim the Departing Australia superannuation payment (DASP) you must have visited on an eligible temporary resident visa (which has expired or been cancelled), and permanently departed Australia.

http://australia.gov.au/service/superannuation-departing-australia

Superannuation essentials

Australian Taxation Office homepage for superannuation. Contains key superannuation information such as reporting and lodgment dates and the Register of Complying Superannuation Funds. Resources and services include online services, calculators and superannuation law.

http://www.ato.gov.au/super/

Tax - Migrants or visitors - Tax file number application

If you are a temporary visitor or permanent migrant, you can apply for a tax file number (TFN) online. Applications can be made at any time if you are in Australia and you have a visa that allows work rights, a visa that allows permanent migration, or a valid visa to stay in Australia indefinitely.

http://australia.gov.au/service/tax-migrants-or-visitors-tax-file-number-application

Tax File Number essentials

Australian Taxation office information about tax file numbers (TFNs) for individuals including what they are used for and how to obtain one.

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/pathway.asp?pc=001/002/001&mfp=001/002&mnu=5479#001_002_001