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If you are experiencing a work-related problem, help is available.
The services below provide free information and advice to migrants, people on temporary visas or people without a visa. You can talk about your concerns in private and without your employer or sponsor knowing.
For free and confidential legal advice
JobWatch Employment Rights Legal Centre
JobWatch is a not-for-profit employment rights legal centre that operates across Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania. It provides free and confidential information and referrals about your workplace rights. Additional support may also be available.
Phone 1800 331 617
Website jobwatch.org.au
If you need an interpreter, call JobWatch to arrange this.
Working Women Queensland
Working Women Queensland is a free, confidential and supportive service to help vulnerable women with work-related matters. The Telephone Advice Service can provide information and advice for women in the workplace.
Working Women Queensland can assist with issues such as:
- Domestic violence and work
- Underpayment
- General protections
- Discrimination
- Keeping well at work
- Sexual harassment and bullying
- Termination of employment
- Fair Work information
- Parental leave
- Terms and conditions of employment
- Gender equity
Phone 1800 621 458
Email brq@brq.org.au or use the online form
Website www.brq.org.au/working-women-qld
If you need an interpreter, call Working Women Queensland to arrange this.
For free information about workplace rights and entitlements, to report concerns or get assistance with workplace problems.
Fair Work Ombudsman
Provides free advice and help to workers and employers about workplace rights, pay, conditions, and how to resolve workplace issues.
Eligibility: All workers and employers in Australia
Phone: 13 13 94
Website: www.fairwork.gov.au
If you need an interpreter, first call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 and ask for Fair Work on 13 13 94.
For support from a union
The Australian Unions Support Centre
The Australian Unions Support Centre provides free and confidential assistance for all workplace issues. If you're a union member, you can also contact your union for support.
Phone: 1300 486 466
Email: help@actu.org.au or use the online form
Website: www.australianunions.org.au
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