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The Australian national workplace relations system establishes a safety net of minimum terms and conditions of employment and a range of other workplace rights and responsibilities.

We are responsible for the Commonwealth’s Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act). The WHS Act applies to the Commonwealth, public authorities and a small number of companies (non-Commonwealth licensees).

The Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (the SRC Act) establishes the Commonwealth workers' compensation and rehabilitation scheme under Comcare.

The Migrant Workers' Taskforce was established in 2016 to identify proposals for improvements in law, law enforcement and investigation, and other practical measures to more quickly identify and rectify any cases of migrant worker exploitation.

We facilitate jobs growth through policies and programs that promote fair, productive and safe workplaces.

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Legislation to improve Australia’s workplace relations system has received royal assent from the Governor-General.

The Australian Skills Guarantee (Skills Guarantee) uses government investment in major projects to help train the next generation of skilled workers.

The National Training Register enhancement project is building a modern, transparent, and easy-to-use platform to support Australia’s vocational education and training sector.

The Launch into Work program supports the delivery of pre-employment projects. These projects prepare eligible individuals for specific entry-level roles within a business.

Remote Training Hubs support Central Australian First Nations peoples access On-Country Vocational Education and Training (VET). The Hubs will help to ensure training meets community needs matched to local jobs.

The department has oversight of the skills assessment sector and assessing authorities.

Ministers responsible for workplace relations from the Commonwealth and each state and territory meet to discuss and advance workplace relations matters of national importance.

Australia has banned the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone.

Legislation to improve Australia’s workplace relations system has received royal assent from the Governor-General.

Training Package Assurance is the review of training packages to ensure they meet national standards and policy.

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations regularly publishes data related to the delivery of employment services.

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 14 December 2023.