Unions and employer associations can apply to become registered organisations. Find details of those organisations, their rules and current entry permits.
A registered organisation is:
- an association of employers
- an association of employees (a union), or
- an enterprise association
that the Commission has registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009.
Contact us about registered organisations by calling 1300 341 665 or emailing us at regorgs@fwc.gov.au.
Entry permits
Entry permits give union officials the right to enter a workplace.
What is a registered organisation
Understand the different types of registered organisations
Find a registered organisation
Details of each union and employer association including rules and past changes.
Running a registered organisation
Guidance to help registered organisations comply with the relevant requirements.
Manage registration
Understand how to become a registered organisation, or manage your registration.
Regulatory education and engagement
Education and other resources to help registered organisations meet legislation.
Inquiries, investigations and litigation
Current and completed inquiries, investigations and civil penalty litigations.
Whistleblowing about a registered organisation
How to report a concern or handle reports in your registered organisation.
Notices in the Gazette
We advertise various applications in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette.