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

Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC)

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission provides, in accordance with federal legislation, the institutional framework to support cooperative workplace relations which promote the economic prosperity and welfare of the people of Australia.

http://www.airc.gov.au/

Departing Australia superannuation payment

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/departing-australia-superannuation-payment

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is the lead government agency providing national leadership in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/

Employment - government community grants

GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants from the many government grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms. This page lists employment related grants.

http://www.grantslink.gov.au/Info.aspx?NodeID=7

Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA)

The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) provides advice and information to employers on implementing equal opportunity programs for women in the workplace.

http://www.eowa.gov.au/

Fair Work Australia

Fair Work Australia is the national workplace relations tribunal. It is an independent body with power to carry out a range of functions relating to: the safety net of minimum wages and employment conditions; enterprise bargaining; industrial action; dispute resolution; termination of employment and other workplace matters.

http://www.fwa.gov.au/

Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman promotes harmonious, productive and cooperative workplaces. They help employees, employers, contractors and the community to understand and comply with Australia's workplace laws. They provide information and advice, investigate workplace complaints and enforce Commonwealth workplace laws.

http://www.fwo.gov.au/

Fair Work Online

Fair Work Online provides information and advice about Australia's new national workplace relations system from the Fair Work Ombudsman. There are sections for employees, employers and contractors.

http://www.fairwork.gov.au/

Fair Work Principles User Guide

The Fair Work Principles User Guide contains material to assist Commonwealth agencies and suppliers interpret and implement the Australian Government’s new Fair Work Principles. The Fair Work Principles came into effect 1 January 2010.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/WorkplaceRelations/Programs/FairWorkPrinciples/Pages/FWPUserGuide.aspx

Keep Australia Working

Keep Australia Working provides access to information for job seekers, employers and Australians whose employment has been affected by the global financial crisis. The website allows job seekers and employers to access detailed information about programs and initiatives that can help them find work, retrain and retain workers in the current economic climate. Telephone support is also available on 13 17 64.

http://www.keepaustraliaworking.gov.au/

Links to useful information for individuals and communities - work

Community.gov.au is a portal to information for individuals and community organisations across Australia. In this section you will find links to information covering a broad range of work related topics - both from the employer and employee perspective.

http://www.community.gov.au/Internet/MFMC/community.nsf/pages/section?opendocument&Section=Work

SkillsInfo

Skillsinfo is designed to provide skills-related information for industries and regions, as well on education and training and skills issues. The website is built around five themes: Education and Training, Industries, Regions, Skills Issues and Skills Links. The home page gives the user the option of selecting a region of interest, an industry, education and training and skills issues.

http://www.skillsinfo.gov.au/

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/

Valuing Australia's Older Workers

Provides businesses and training providers with information on responding to the challenges of an ageing workforce. The site encourages businesses to make greater use of older workers and helps training providers better respond to the needs of business in this environment.

http://www.valuingolderworkers.gov.au/