Employment Law in Australia

The employment law system in Australia is separated into either a State-based employment system or a Federal employment system.

In Western Australia, you are likely in the Federal system if you work for a company, the Federal government, a not-for-profit that sells goods or services (as oppose to relying entirely on donations or grants) or certain local councils.

Most employees in Australia fall under the Federal system.

The employment relationship is governed in a variety of ways including private contracts between employer and employee, awards which apply to specific industries, enterprise bargaining agreements and legislation such as the Fair Work Act.