Territory and Commonwealth Legislation

Based on the contribution of Craig Dowling and Neill Campbell for The Law Handbook 2016, published by Fitzroy Legal Service, originally amended by ClareMcKenzie for the NT Law Handbook, as amended by Bradley Allen Love Lawyers, Canberra, by Gabrielle Sullivan, May Oboodi and Robert Allen and current to March 2018.

In addition to the Fair Work Act, the Federal Government, along with its state and territory counterparts, has enacted specific legislation that touches on employment rights and obligations. Sometimes this legislation is specific to employment, but often the legislation is generally applicable with implications for employment relationships.

Typically, these pieces of legislation will address specific issues. Examples include privacy law, anti-discrimination protections and specific employment rights such as long service leave or superannuation.

In the ACT, employees and employers are subject to legislation enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament, in addition to legislation enacted by the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Australian Capital Territory Legislation

ACT legislation regulates employment arrangements in the ACT. As at the time of publication, the list of ACT legislation that applies to employees in the ACT includes the following: In addition to this legislation, members of the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) are also subject to: ACTPS employees must also adhere to the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct 2012, which can be found on the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate website http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/.

Commonwealth Legislation

In addition to the Fair Work Act, as at the time of publication, the list of Commonwealth legislation that applies to employees includes the following: Members of the Australian Public Service are also subject to the following legislation and legislative instruments:

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