Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is an independent statutory agency of the Australian Government that serves as the central authority for workplace relations information, compliance, and enforcement under the Fair Work Act 2009. The FWO provides free advice to employers and employees, investigates workplace complaints, and takes legal action to enforce compliance with national workplace laws including minimum wages, entitlements, and protections against exploitation. It operates offices in all major Australian cities.