Other government agencies

The Fair Work Ombudsman provides advice and assistance with issues including pay, leave and employment conditions.

For other issues, there are a range of government agencies that can help you. All government agencies can be found at www.australia.gov.au external-icon.png.

Find out who to contact for:

Harvest work information

Harvest Trail Information Service (HTIS)

1800 062 332

Harvest Trail job website 

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Translation & interpretation 

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)

13 14 50

Translating & Interpreting Service 

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Visas, visa conditions, 88-days of specified work, illegal workers 

Department of Home Affairs

13 18 81

Department of Home Affairs 

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Checking visa conditions, work rights of visa holders, employer sponsors

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)

13 18 81 (visa holders)

1800 040 070 (employers)

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Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

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Tax, Tax File Numbers (TFNs), superannuation, Working Holiday Maker Employer Registration

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

13 28 61 (individuals)

13 28 66 (businesses)

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Australian Business Numbers (ABNs)

Australian Business Register (part of the ATO)

13 92 26

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Scams

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

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Workplace safety, bullying, employer-provided accommodation standards

Your local workplace health and safety body:

Workplace health and safety bodies

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