Key Resources

Major References

Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Use this on-line resource to access Western Australian awards and workplace relations legislation as well as reports of decisions, discussions papers, forms, etc.

Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
This Western Australian government web site has information on topics such as wages schedules, workplace agreements, superannuation and public holidays.

Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Check this site for federal awards, wage rates and relevant legislation.

Australian Labour Law Reporter
Up-to-date comprehensive coverage of labour law for Federal and State jurisdictions.  This multi-volume work covers everything from constitutional principles to workplace agreements.

Australian Employment Law Guide
Regularly updated guide to employment law in an easy-to-follow question and answer format.

Abstracts & Indexes

Informit Databases
These online databases provide information about labour law published in magazine articles, conference proceedings, etc.  From the Informit menu select databases such as AGIS (Attorney-General's Information Service) and APAIS (Australian Public Affairs Information). 
* Informit databases can be accessed via workstations in the Alexander Library Building.

ABIX
Australian Business Index (ABIX) indexes and abstracts articles from major Australian business newspapers and journals. 
* This database can be accessed via workstations in the Alexander Library Building.

Journals

Industrial Law News
Topical articles covering enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, awards, dismissals, etc.

Agreements Database and Monitor (ADAM)
The ADAM Report is produced on a quarterly basis and reports on trends and developments in wages, and innovative provisions in enterprise agreements. This resource has proven useful for those organisations currently in the process of negotiating their enterprise agreement. It's useful for finding out what's happening in other organisations from the same industry or simply what types of interesting and innovative issues are included in enterprise agreements.

Services

Legal Aid Western Australia
Information especially for Western Australians about unfair dismissal and the law.

Office of the Employment Advocate
The Employment Advocate provides assistance and advice to employees and employers on the Workplace Relations Act, workplace agreements and freedom of association issues.

Western Australian Community Legal Centres
Community Legal Centres are independent organisations which provide legal advice and advocacy, especially for those who are on low incomes or are disadvantaged in their access to justice.  Check this site for contact details of centres in Western Australia

Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia
Provides legal advice and assistance for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders and their families.

Community Resources Organisations

ACTU / Australian Council of Trade Unions
This site has news of ACTU research and campaigns, and links to `winning in the workplace' and `know your rights'.

International Labour Organization
Online resource featuring texts of ILO Conventions, Recommendations and Standards.

Other Information Resources

Government Resources

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Check this web site for legislation, policy documents and information on workplace relations for small business.

Western Australian Equal Opportunity Commission
The Commission offers information and advice on all aspects of equal opportunity, plus topics such as sexual harassment and race discrimination.

WorkCover Western Australia
This site covers workers compensation and rehabilitation as well as injury management, and includes magistrates' decisions.

Net Links

Austlii's Index to Australian Industrial Law
Well organised links to sites covering all aspects of industrial law.