An Update

By: Doug (Registered ) on 15-10-2007 04:44

I found this this morning By the Workplace Ombudsmans charter they are supposed to be investigating such incidents but instead they are refusing to do so claiming it is not their duty. 
http://www.wo.gov.au/asp/ index.asp?sid=7407&page=complaints-help-view&cid=5379&id=761 
 
 
"The Workplace Ombudsman, his Office and his Inspectors provide the following services to workers and employers in Australia: 
 
assist workers and employers to understand their rights and obligations under federal workplace law; 
promote and monitor compliance with federal workplace law, including by providing assistance and advice and disseminating information; 
investigate complaints or suspected contraventions of federal workplace law;  
inquire into any act or practice that may be contrary to federal workplace law; 
institute proceedings to enforce federal workplace law; 
represent workers who are, or might become, a party to proceedings under the Workplace Relations Act 1996. The Workplace Ombudsman appoints Workplace Inspectors empowered to investigate and enforce compliance with Commonwealth workplace laws, including: 
 
provisions of the Workplace Relations Act 1996 and the Workplace Relations Regulations 2006, including but not limited to:  
" 
 
 
"If a breach of workplace law is identified, inspectors may issue a “breach notice” (fix within a set time) or, for breaches of pay slip and record-keeping requirements, issue an “infringement” (on the spot fine) notice to an employer. In cases where the alleged breach is serious, wilful or repeat in nature, legal action may be initiated by the Workplace Ombudsman to recover entitlements and/or seek penalties via the courts if appropriate." 
 
Let me know if you think I have read this information incorrectly but I am in a FEDERAL controlled workplace and Unlawful dismissal is covered in the Workplace Relations Act 1996. 
 
Cheers Doug Steley

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