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Related bodies

  • Australian Building and Construction Commission — The Australian Building and Construction Commission regulates workplace relations laws in the building and construction industry through education, advice and compliance activities.
  • Fair Work Ombudsman — The Fair Work Ombudsman provides information and advice to help you understand your workplace rights and responsibilities in Australia's workplace relations system. This includes information about pay and conditions.
  • International Labour Organization — The International Labour Organization is a United Nations agency that sets international labour standards and promotes social protection and work opportunities for all.

State industrial relations tribunals

Employers and employees in Victoria and the territories are generally covered by the national workplace relations laws. There are some exceptions.

Government

  • Australian Government — The Australian Government passes laws that help govern the country. On their website you will find information about how the government works as well as their departments, agencies and services.
  • Department of Jobs and Small Business (Australia) — The Department of Jobs and Small Business is an Australian Government department. It is charged with the responsibility for employment, job services and the labour market, workplace relations, small business and deregulation.
  • Federal Register of Legislation — The Federal Register of Legislation is the authorised whole-of-government website for Commonwealth legislation and related documents. The register replaces ComLaw and SCALEplus.

Courts

  • Federal Court of Australia — The Federal Court of Australia is an Australian superior court of record which has the jurisdiction to deal with most civil disputes governed by federal law.
  • Federal Circuit Court of Australia — The Federal Ciruit Court of Australia is an independent federal court under the Australian Constitution.
  • High Court of Australia — The High Court of Australia decides cases of special federal significance, including challenges to constitutional validity of laws and to hear special appeals.

Resources

  • AustLII — AustLII is a free online legal source that provides information about Australian legislation, treaties and court and tribunal decisions.

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22 March 2019

 

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