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NSW Industrial Relations
Making NSW Workplaces Fair For All

National Fair Work system of workplace relations

Find more information on The Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act) and the Fair Work Regulations 2009.

The Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act) and the Fair Work Regulations 2009 are the main legislation that govern the employee and employer relationships in Australia.

The National Employment Standards (NES) are the minimum employment entitlements that have to be provided to all employees.

Awards (modern awards) are legal documents that outline the minimum pay rates and conditions of employment. There are more than 100 industry or occupation awards that cover most people who work in Australia.