Supplier

Most private sector employers and employees in Australia are covered by the national workplace relations system (the Fair Work system). All employees and employers in the Fair Work system have the same minimum rights and entitlements that must be complied with.

The key features of the system include:

• the National Employment Standards
• awards that apply for specific industries and occupations
• the National Minimum Wage
• protection from unfair dismissal.

The macadamia industry is covered by the Horticulture Award 2020. For tools, templates, and advice to help you understand the Horticulture Award, you can view the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Horticulture Showcase. 

The Fair Work Ombudsman is an independent government agency that helps employees and employers understand their workplace rights and entitlements and promotes and monitors compliance with those workplace laws. For more information, you can visit the Fair Work Ombudsman’s website.