Appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Australian Government
Authorized by
Fair Work Act 2009
Annual budget
A$126.89 million (2021–22)
Website
www.fwc.gov.au
President
Currently
Justice Adam Hatcher
Jurist term ends
At the age of 65
Vice Presidents
Currently
Joe Catanzariti
Ingrid Ashbury
Since
At the age of 65
The Fair Work Commission (FWC), until 2013 known as Fair Work Australia (FWA),[1] is the Australian industrial relations tribunal created by the Fair Work Act 2009 as part of the Rudd Government's reforms to industrial relations in Australia.[2][3] Operations commenced on 1 July 2009. It is the successor of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, and also performs functions previously performed by the Workplace Authority and the Australian Fair Pay Commission.
The office of President of the Fair Work Commission has been held by Justice Adam Hatcher since 19 February 2023.[4]
As of 29 May 2019[update], it operates under the portfolio of the Australian Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus MP.[5] The general manager of the FWC is Murray Furlong, who was appointed in October of 2021.[6]
FWC's functions include the setting and varying industrial awards, minimum wage fixation, dispute resolution, the approval of enterprise agreements, and handling claims for unfair dismissal.
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^"Administrative Order Arrangements" (PDF). Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Commonwealth of Australia. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
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