The Fair Work Agency: What Every Employer Needs to Know

Employment law is changing, but knowing what the law says is only part of the picture. The Government now has a new body responsible for making sure employers are actually complying with it.

The Fair Work Agency launched in April 2026, bringing together the enforcement of a range of employment rights under one body, with further responsibilities to follow.

If you employ people, this is something you need to have on your radar.

The Fair Work Agency has powers to investigate employers, carry out inspections and take enforcement action where businesses are not meeting their legal obligations.

For employers, particularly SMEs without large HR or legal teams, this means getting the basics right has become even more important.

In this practical session, HR Consultant Reyhana Jano and Employment Lawyer Steven Eckett will explain what the Fair Work Agency is, what powers it has and what its introduction means for employers in practice.

We will cut through the legal terminology and focus on what businesses actually need to know, where the potential risks lie and the practical steps you can take now to make sure your business is prepared.

Whether the Fair Work Agency is completely new to you or you have heard about it but aren't quite sure what it means for your business, this session will give you the clarity you need.

​​​​​​​In this session, we'll cover: