Your Rights Factsheets

A New National Workplace Relations System From 1 January 2010 a new national workplace relations system will apply to most employees in Australia. This fact sheet provides details of your rights and entitlements under the new Fair Work Act.

Types of Leave and Public Holiday Entitlements Australian workers and their unions have achieved a range of important leave and holiday entitlements that are among the best in the world.

Unsafe Work and Bullying All workers have a right to a safe and healthy work environment. Unsafe working conditions can lead to serious health complications for workers and even workers’ deaths.

Minimum Wages All Australian workers are entitled to a minimum wage and set of basic conditions and rights at work. Your wage is set out in your award or agreement and it can not fall below the Federal Minimum Wage.

Casual Workers More than two million Australians are employed casually. Women account for just over half of all casuals and 40% of casuals are aged 15-24 years compared with 14% of other employees.

Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination and Redundancy All Australian deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. There are special laws that prevent discrimination on the basis of your gender, race, cultural or religious background.