Statutory Employment Regulations

Question 1

Who is the current Fair Work Ombudsman and head of the agency?

Answer 1

Natalie James

Question 2

What is The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman?

Answer 2

is an independent statutory agency created by the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act)

Question 3

Where is Fair Work located?

Answer 3

The FWO has offices throughout Australia that are located in the capital cities and regional areas of all states and territories.

Question 4

What are the task of the FWO? (8)

Answer 4

• promoting harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations
• educating people working in Australia about fair work practices, rights and obligations
• promoting and monitoring compliance with Cwth. workplace laws
• investigating complaints
• investigating, of its own accord, suspected breaches of workplace laws, awards and registered agreements and some Fair Work Commission orders
• commencing proceedings or making applications to enforce Cwth. workplace laws and, where appropriate, seeks a penalty for contravention of Cwth. workplace laws
• representing workers who are, or might become, a party to proceedings
• building strong and effective relationships with industry, unions and other stakeholders