Workplace Harassment

www.humanrights.gov.au  Phone 1300 656 419. 
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission is a national independent statutory government body, established in 1986 by an Act of the federal Parliament, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act.  The federal Attorney General is the Minister responsible in Parliament for the Commission.  Matters which can be investigated by the Commission include discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin, racial vilification, sex, sexual harassment, marital status, pregnancy, or disability.

Employment and Industrial Relations (QLD)

www.deir.qld.gov.au  Phone 1300 369 945. 
If you are not covered by the federal system you may wish to seek assistance from the QLD Department of Employment and Industrial Relations.

Occupational Health and Safety

OHS and workers' compensation in Australia is state-based and all OHS regulations and legislation is the responsibility of state and territory OHS authorities.
www.ascc.gov.au  Phone 02 6121 5317.  Australian Safety and Compensation Council
www.workcover.qld.gov.au  Phone: 1300 362 128.  WorkCover QLD
www.qcomp.com.au  Phone 1300 361 235.  Q-COMP
www.comcare.gov.au  Phone 1300 366 979. 
Comcare is responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and compensation in the Commonwealth jurisdiction.  Comcare supports the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission in exercising its functions and powers.
www.fsc.gov.au  Phone 1800 652 500. 
The role of the Federal Safety Commissioner is to promote and improve occupational health and safety in the building and construction industry.

Links

Workplace Pay and Conditions

www.fairpay.gov.au   Phone 1300 139 699. 
The Australian Fair Pay Commission is an independent, statutory body responsible for setting and adjusting Federal Minimum Wages to promote the economic prosperity of the people of Australia.
www.wagenet.gov.au 
WageNet provides historical information on wages and conditions from federal awards up until 26 March 2006.  It also provides information about federal collective agreements that were lodged with the Australian Industrial Relations Commission before WorkChoices commenced on 27 March 2006.
www.workchoices.gov.au  Phone 1300 363 264. 
The WorkChoices website provides information about wages and conditions if covered by the new federal workplace relations system, WorkChoices.
www.workplaceauthority.gov.au  General enquiries 1300 363 264.  Small business enquiries 1300 662 871. 
The Workplace Authority has responsibility for providing advice, assistance, information and education on workplace agreements made under the Workplace Relations Act 1996.
www.wo.gov.au  Phone 1300 724 200. 
The Workplace Ombudsman ensures the protection and enforcement of the rights and obligations of workers and employers under Commonwealth workplace laws, including the Workplace Relations Act 1996, the Independent Contractors Act 2006 and associated regulations.  They incorporate and build on the work and services previously undertaken by the Office of Workplace Services (OWS).
www.oea.gov.au 
If you are covered by an agreement that was lodged with the Office of the Employment Advocate after WorkChoices commenced on 27 March 2006, please go to this website to find out more information.

Workplace Disputes

www.airc.gov.au  Phone 1300 799 675. 
The Australian Industrial Relations Commission is an independent, national industrial tribunal established under the Workplace Relations Act 1996. The Commission's functions include assisting employers and employees in resolving industrial disputes; handling certain termination of employment claims; rationalising and simplifying awards; and dealing with applications about industrial action.  In the performance of these functions the Commission is required to act quickly, with a minimum of legality and technicality and in the public interest.