The Workplace Authority is the central point of contact for free advice and information on Australia's workplace relations system for employers and employees.

The Workplace Authority also accepts lodgements of workplace agreements and assesses whether they pass the no-disadvantage test. The Workplace Authority can also check an agreement to ensure it does not contain prohibited content.

The Workplace Authority can explain the content of agreements in ways appropriate to an employee's specific needs including, for example, people from a non-English speaking background and young people.

You can contact the Workplace Authority's Workplace Infoline on 1300 363 264 between 8.00am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday.

Translation and Interpreting Service is available by calling 13 14 50.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment and use TTY or modem, phone the National Relay Service on 13 36 77. For 1800 free call numbers phone 1800 555 727 and quote the number you require.

If you have a speech impairment and do not use TTY or modem, phone the speech to speech relay service on 1300 555 727. For 1800 free call numbers phone 1800 555 727 and quote the number you require.

You can visit the Workplace Authority Website at:
http://www.workplaceauthority.gov.au

What next?

If you would like more information or to discuss the issues raised in this article you may like to try:

• returning to the Employers menu on the Gateway
• checking out the Federal Government Workplace Relations website for more information on Carers
• visiting the relevant state workplace and employment website
  • NSW - http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au
    VIC - http://www.business.vic.gov.au
    QLD - http://www.deir.qld.gov.au
    SA - http://www.service.sa.gov.au
    WA - http://wa.gov.au/governmentservices/jobseconomy
    TAS - http://www.service.tas.gov.au
    NT - http://www.nt.gov.au
    ACT - http://www.act.gov.au
• subscribing to our monthly newsletter, Work 'n' Care, for regular information and support regarding the issues facing working carers.

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