Talk:Fair Work Ombudsman

Updating organisation page to reflect changes
The section Office holders, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Work_Ombudsman#Office_holders includes incorrect group names. Instead of 'There are currently three Deputy Fair Work Ombudsmen, in charge of Operations; Strategy, Engagement and Communications; and Corporate.' It should say 'There are currently two Deputy Fair Work Ombudsmen. Mark Scully, for Compliance and Enforcement, and Kristen Hannah for Policy and Communication. Michael Campbell is the Chief Operating Officer and Rachel Volzke is Chief Council.'
 * What I think should be changed (include citations):

The current wording is out of date and does not reflect the organisation structure
 * Why it should be changed:

The above link is from Fair Work Ombudsman website page
 * References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

The Fair Work Ombudsman section https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Work_Ombudsman#The_Office_of_the_Fair_Work_Ombudsman should be updated to: The Fair Work Ombudsman have offices in all capital cities and 14 regional locations across Australia.
 * What I think should be changed (include citations):

The current information is out of date.
 * Why it should be changed:


 * References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

The Functions section: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Work_Ombudsman#Functions should be deleted.
 * What I think should be changed (include citations):

The current information is out of date and subject to change as per the organisations policies.
 * Why it should be changed:


 * References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Fair Angela (talk) 02:47, 22 April 2022 (UTC)


 * Yellow check.svg Partly done: Hi. Most of what you requested is sound, except for the last request. Yes the "current information is out of date and subject to change as per the organisations policies", yet the functions as stated present a broad picture of what the Ombudsman is about and are quite informative as they stand. If you have anything better, accompanied with better sourcing, I'd be happy to have a look. PK650 (talk) 07:30, 28 April 2022 (UTC)


 * Thank you, I will respond with better sourcing regarding the functions section.
 * In regards to the 'The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman' section - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Work_Ombudsman#The_Office_of_the_Fair_Work_Ombudsman
 * There are no longer regional partner offices so can you please remove that sentence as per the cited reference - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/offices
 * Additionally in the Office holders section - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Work_Ombudsman#Office_holders, can you please update the spelling of 'council' to 'counsel'. My request was misspelled but the correct spelling is in the reference: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/sites/default/files/migration/725/fwo-organisational-chart-jul-2021.docx Fair Angela (talk) 03:32, 3 May 2022 (UTC)
 * As the Fair Work Ombudsman functions have changed over time I propose the following updates to the Functions section of the page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Work_Ombudsman#Functions
 * Functions
 * - Education and advice
 * - Compliance and enforcement
 * Education and advice
 * The Fair Work Ombudsman offers employers and employees free information and advice on pay, conditions, and workplace rights and obligations under the national workplace relations system. (reference compliance and enforcement)
 * Information is provided through the Fair Work Infoline and Small Business Helpline as well as the Fair Work Ombudsman website. The website includes fact sheets, best practice guides, and online courses. It also has:
 * ·       a Pay and Conditions Tool to calculate pay rates, leave entitlements, notice periods and redundancy pay
 * ·       templates and guides for record keeping, pay slips and stages of the employment lifecycle like hiring staff or starting a new job
 * ·       a dedicated page to help small business employers (reference contact us page and Small Business Showcase).
 * Compliance and enforcement
 * The Fair Work Ombudsman can inquire into and investigate breaches of the Fair Work Act. (reference ) Each year priority areas are announced, these guide compliance and education work (Priorities). The Fair Work Ombudsman use a range of processes and enforcement options including:
 * ·       workplace investigations[1}
 * ·       compliance notices[2]
 * ·       infringement notices[3]
 * ·       enforceable undertakings[5]
 * ·       litigation.[6] (reference )
 * When the Fair Work Ombudsman becomes aware of allegations of breaches of the Fair Work Act, they assess each matter to decide how they will respond.
 * Before any investigation or inquiry is commenced, a case assessment process is undertaken first to determine, amongst other things, whether the Fair Work Ombudsman has jurisdiction, and whether any proposed compliance activity would be an efficient, effective and ethical use of public resources.  (Reference compliance and enforcement policy) Fair Angela (talk) 00:09, 10 May 2022 (UTC)

Updates to Fair Work Ombudsman page
Update spelling of counsel in Office holders section. It should say: There are currently two Deputy Fair Work Ombudsmen. Mark Scully, for Compliance and Enforcement, and Kristen Hannah for Policy and Communication. Michael Campbell is the Chief Operating Officer and Rachel Volzke is Chief Counsel. Because it is misspelled
 * What I think should be changed (include citations):
 * Why it should be changed:

Already done Duke Gilmore (talk) 17:48, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman section should not include reference to state partner offices. It should say: The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman consists of the Fair Work Ombudsman, supporting staff and Fair Work Inspectors who are all focused on serving the needs of everyone covered by the Australian workplace system. The Fair Work Ombudsman have offices in all capital cities and 14 regional locations across Australia. There are no state partner office as per reference
 * What I think should be changed (include citations):
 * Why it should be changed:

✅ Duke Gilmore (talk) 17:48, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

Updating the out-of-date functions section of the page. To ensure that information is current and reflects the agency functions it should read:
 * What I think should be changed (include citations):

Functions

 * Education and advice
 * Compliance and enforcement

Education and advice

The Fair Work Ombudsman offers employers and employees free information and advice on pay, conditions, and workplace rights and obligations under the national workplace relations system.

✅ Duke Gilmore (talk) 17:48, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

Information is provided through the Fair Work Infoline and Small Business Helpline as well as the Fair Work Ombudsman website. The website includes fact sheets, best practice guides, and online courses. It also has:
 * a Pay and Conditions Tool to calculate pay rates, leave entitlements, notice periods and redundancy pay
 * templates and guides for record keeping, pay slips and stages of the employment lifecycle like hiring staff or starting a new job
 * a dedicated page to help small business employers.

❌ Unnecessarily detailed. Duke Gilmore (talk) 17:48, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

Compliance and enforcement
The Fair Work Ombudsman can inquire into and investigate breaches of the Fair Work Act. Each year priority areas are announced, these guide compliance and education work. The Fair Work Ombudsman use a range of processes and enforcement options including:


 * workplace investigations
 * compliance notices
 * infringement notices
 * enforceable undertakings
 * litigation.

When the Fair Work Ombudsman becomes aware of allegations of breaches of the Fair Work Act, they assess each matter to decide how they will respond.

Before any investigation or inquiry is commenced, a case assessment process is undertaken first to determine, amongst other things, whether the Fair Work Ombudsman has jurisdiction, and whether any proposed compliance activity would be an efficient, effective and ethical use of public resources.

The operations and priorities of the agency can change these edits provide an outline of current functions.
 * Why it should be changed:

An abbreviated sub-category was added. Duke Gilmore (talk) 17:48, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

Fair Angela (talk) 02:09, 3 June 2022 (UTC)


 * @Fair Angela See comments above. Cheers. Duke Gilmore (talk) 17:48, 17 December 2022 (UTC)