FWBC commenced operations on 1 June 2012, replacing its predecessor, the Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner.

FWBC was replaced by the Australian Building and Construction Commission on 2 December 2016.

The agency’s investigators visited construction sites across Australia to ensure all building industry participants were complying with federal law.

FWBC was responsible for the following workplace relations matters in the building and construction industry:[7] Investigating alleged contraventions of: If FWBC determined a contravention has occurred, the agency could commence legal action.

Contraventions may relate to: Where appropriate, the FWBC could refer matters to other Commonwealth or State and Territory bodies, including the