The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) (or formally, the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman), is an independent statutory agency of the Government of Australia that serves as the central point of contact for free advice and information on the Australian national workplace relations system.

The agency head is the Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna Booth, who reports to the Hon.

Through targeted campaigns, the Ombudsman aims to inform employers in a specific industry of their obligations, and ensure that they understand and comply with Commonwealth workplace laws.

[16] An audit is where Fair Work Inspectors check an employer's records to make sure they comply with Commonwealth workplace laws.

In accordance with its Compliance and Enforcement Policy,[17] the FWO will make a decision about the best course of action to resolve the dispute.