Fair Work Ombudsman
Service Description
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is an Australian government agency, known as the national workplace regulator. We provide workplace advice, education and assistance to employees, employers and organisations for free, and we promote and monitor compliance with workplace laws. If you have a question about your workplace rights or responsibilities, such as minimum wages, sick and carer's leave, paid family and domestic violence leave, flexibility in the workplace, and protection from discrimination at work, the FWO can provide general advice.
Phone based service
Hours of Operation
8 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday (except for public holidays). Please visit https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/contact-us
Accessibility
Referral System
Anyone may contact
Service Fees
None
Languages (other than English)
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) available 131 450
Disability Access
Yes
Organisational Information
Area Served
NSW
Parent Organisation
Australian Government
Postal Address
GPO Box 9887
Sydney
NSW
2000
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Other Contacts
linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-fair-work-ombudsman
Last Updated: 23 July 2026