The Fair Work Commission’s ongoing focus is to ensure a safe environment for our clients and staff so we can continue to deliver services to the community.
Our counters are closed, but we’re still operating.
Please do not attend our offices unless a Commission Member specifically requests you to. Please do not attend our offices if you are feeling sick. Even if you have mild symptoms please stay at home.
We continue to closely monitor the Australian Department of Health advice and will provide updates as new information emerges.
Our counters are closed. This means that you can’t lodge your application at the Commission in person.
You can:
Australia Post is experiencing delays because of COVID-19. If you can’t lodge electronically and you need to post your application, make sure you allow extra time for postal services. Time limits for applications still apply.
If you’re having trouble lodging an application, please call us on 1300 799 675.
Please send urgent applications to COVID19Applications@fwc.gov.au.
This includes applications to vary enterprise agreements or other instruments to deal with the consequences of COVID-19.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has information about Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws.
They offer advice about workplace entitlements and obligations during COVID-19, including:
You can find information about the JobKeeper scheme on this website, including our role in dealing with JobKeeper disputes.
The JobMaker hiring credit is an incentive provided to businesses when they create an additional job and hire an eligible young person, aged 16 to 35 years old, for that job.
The JobMaker scheme will be administered by the Australian Taxation Office.
You can find information about the JobMaker scheme in the JobMaker fact sheet or by visiting the Treasury website.
Read our COVID-19 updates and subscribe to our Announcements service to stay informed.
The current situation is having an impact on a range of case types at the Commission, including:
Visit www.aus.gov.au for the latest COVID-19 news, updates and advice from government agencies across Australia.
Phone 1300 799 675 or email your nearest Commission office if you have any other questions about how COVID-19 is affecting our operations.