The Queensland Government has referred the state's industrial relations powers for the private sector to the Commonwealth with an effective date of 1 January 2010.
As from this date all employers and employees, with the exception of state and local government, will be covered by the national industrial relations system administered by the Commonwealth Government.
The Office of Fair and Safe Work Queensland, including Wageline, will no longer be providing information on industrial relations issues to private sector employers and employees.
As from 1 January 2010 all enquiries should be directed to:
The Wageline website may be accessed for historical information only (i.e. relevant up to 31 December 2009). Information on the Wageline site will NOT be updated, however a new Department of Justice and Attorney-General site is being developed which will include information relevant to the legislation administered by the Office of Fair and Safe Work Queensland.