Fair Work Australia is set to begin operation in the Northern Territory from 1 July 2009. Fair Work Australia will be a modern accessible body to support the commencement of the new workplace relations laws and will have the power to vary awards, make minimum wage orders, approve agreements, determine unfair dismissal claims and help employees and employers resolve disputes in the workplace.
With the commencement of Fair Work Australia the Office of the NT Workplace Advocate will cease operations from 30 June 2009.
Queries about a workplace issue should be directed to following appropriate organizations:
The Office of Fair Work Australia – provides advice and information on federal workplace laws, and investigation of complaints.
Tel: 1300 363 264
Web: www.wo.gov.au
Worksafe NT - provides advice on Workplace occupational health and safety and workers compensation and rehabilitation matters.
Tel: 89995511 or 1800 250 713
Web: www.worksafe.nt.gov.au
Northern Territory Working Women’s Centre - provides women with information, advice and support for work-related issues and problems, such as unfair dismissal, sexual harassment, and workplace bullying.
Tel: 8981 0655 or 1800 817 055
Web: www.ntwwc.com.au
Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission - provides legal advice.
Tel: 1800 019343 or
Darwin 8999 3000
Palmerston 89 94750
Katherine 8973 8704
Tennant Creek 8962 1985
Alice Springs 8951 5377
Web: www.nt.gov.au/ntiac
The Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission - provides advise about rights and responsibilities under the Act and investigates complaints for the purpose of deciding if unlawful discrimination may have occurred.
Tel: 8999 1444
Email: administrationadc@nt.gov.au
Australian Human Rights Commission – provides information and advice on federal anti-discrimination laws
Tel: 1300 369 711
Web: www.humanrights.gov.au
The Australian Taxation Office – provides information on taxation and superannuation obligations.
Tel: Superannuation enquiries 13 10 20
Tel: Business tax enquiries 13 28 66
Web: www.ato.gov.au
NT Chamber of Commerce - provides employers who are members with advice on employment, industrial relations and human resource matters.
Tel:
| Darwin | 8982 8100 |
| Alice Springs | 8952 4377 |
| Katherine | 8972 3830 |
| Nhulunbuy | 8987 1985 |
Web: www.chambernt.com.au
Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment - Labour Inspectorate - Assists workers and employers with enquires relating to the Northern Territory Long Servive Leave, Annual leave and Public Holidays Acts.
Tel: 89995511
Web: www.ocpe.gov.au
Unions NT – provides workers with advice on the most appropriate union to represent them on workplace relations issues.
Tel: 89 410 001
Web: www.unionsnt.com.au