In the event of a dispute, industrial organisations, such as unions, may have the right to enter your workplace. By entering your workplace, they are able to look into suspected breaches of awards and agreements, federal workplace relations laws, some state or territory occupational health and safety (OH&S) laws and to hold discussions with certain employees.
Before an official can enter a workplace, they need to have a valid and current right of entry permit from Fair Work Australia. If an official has a valid permit and is complying with the relevant rules, you must not stop them from entering.
If you are unsure whether someone has the right to enter your workplace, search the Fair Work Australia online database .
What to do...
- If you have a dispute regarding right of entry, you should contact Fair Work Australia on 1300 799 675.
- Read the Right of entry fact sheet on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
