Resources and links
There are a wide range of Australian websites that provide useful information about the rights and responsibilities of employers. They include:
Worksafe ACT
Provides information on all aspects of workplace safety and occupational health and safety
www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health_safety
WorkCover NSW
Provides information to employers about workplace safety. Among other issues, it covers OH&S, workers compensation, workplace injury management and bullying in the workplace.
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
Australian Taxation Office
Informs employers and business owners about their tax obligations. Provides details about operating a business, taking on employees, terminating employment, tax rates and tables, superannuation, payment summaries, group certificates and record keeping.
www.ato.gov.au
Australian Industry Group
Contains information about industrial/employee relations issues such as enterprise bargaining, contracts of employment, unfair dismissal, equal opportunity, discrimination and disputes avoidance and resolution. It also covers workers compensation, training and workforce strategies.
www.aigroup.asn.au
OSIRIS
OSIRIS is the database of Federal industrial awards and agreements of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. Awards, variations and decisions are regularly added to the site once they have been received from the Commission.
www.osiris.gov.au