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.

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