Self-help tools

We make and vary modern awards, set the national minimum wage and approve enterprise agreements. We cannot provide advice about pay and conditions that apply to you or your workplace. Read Where to find your pay and conditions for more information.

You do not have to have a lawyer when you appear in front of the Commission. Many people choose to represent themselves. Find out where to get legal advice in your state or territory. Know if you are eligible for free legal help.

• Where to find legal help
• If you need advice – Request form for the Workplace Advice Service

We have some great tools available for your use.

• Watch our short videos about understanding enterprise agreements and understanding bargaining
• Bargaining and agreements test form
• Date calculator
• Download notice of employee representational rights
• Check agreements in progress

If you want information about a union or employer association we can help you.

• Find a registered organisation – Check the Commission’s list of registered organisations.
• Entry permits
• Education resources
• Book a Governance to You visit
• Report on the CFMEU

Use our document search to find the document you're looking for.

• Find an enterprise agreement
• Find a decision or order
• Regulated labour hire arrangement order
• Find an award - Awards cover many employees and employers in Australia. You can find awards from this page.
  • List of awards – Browse our A to Z list of all current modern awards.

We have resources available that explain how we can help you in 28 community languages. See information in your language. 

If you need an interpreter, please see Help in your language.

You can use the free interpreting service provided by the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) to call us. You can call TIS on 131 450. Register for the free interpreting service .

Tell the operator:
• your language — so they can connect you to an interpreter
• our name — the Fair Work Commission
• our phone number — 1300 799 675

We can also arrange an interpreter if you need to take part in a meeting or a hearing. 

You can access information in the way you choose – through our website at www.fwc.gov.au, by telephone on 1300 799 675, or in person at one of our office locations.

If you have a hearing, sight or speech impairment, you can use the Speech to Speech Relay through the National Relay Service on 133 677. We can also arrange assistance for you at a hearing or conciliation. You just need to ask us. See accessibility.

Being part of a case at the Fair Work Commission can be stressful. Help is available so you can look after your mental health and wellbeing.

When you interact with us, we will act in accordance with our Service Charter, which includes a commitment to be courteous, respectful and helpful. In return, we expect you to treat us as you would like to be treated, and that you will avoid unacceptable behaviour. 

We may suggest that you seek support if we are concerned for your mental health and wellbeing. See Support for your health and wellbeing.