Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94
Media Release
9 Nov 2010
Darwin caravan parks focus of campaign
Darwin’s caravan parks are the latest focus of the Fair Work Ombudsman in the
Northern Territory.
Fair Work inspectors will visit 10 parks this month to scrutinise employment
records to ensure staff are being paid properly.
The decision to target the tourist accommodation sector follows a recent finding
that one Darwin caravan park had underpaid three of its workers more than
$25,000.
Fair Work Ombudsman Executive Director Michael Campbell says it is important
park operators fully understand their obligations under workplace laws.
He says inspectors will provide employers with advice and information about the
Agency’s comprehensive package of tools and resources to assist them with
compliance.
Inspectors will also request employment records from the recent peak season,
when Darwin hosts large numbers of tourists and parks traditionally increase their
casual labour pool.
Key stakeholders, including the NT Government, Tourism NT, the Australian
Hotels Association, the NT Caravan Parks Association and the Liquor, Hospitality
and Miscellaneous Union have been advised.
A report on the findings will be published at the conclusion of the campaign.
Mr Campbell says the Fair Work Ombudsman has a range of user-friendly
national workplace laws, including Modern Awards and minimum National
Employment Standards.
Resources for small business also include some industry specific web-pages,
payslip and record-keeping templates, a self-audit checklist, template letters and
fact sheets on dozens of topics including leave, industrial action, public holidays,
enterprise bargaining, gender pay equality and family-friendly workplaces.
As well as Online resources, the Fair Work Ombudsman has advisers available to
speak with employers and workers with questions on its Fair Work Infoline on 13
13 94 from 8am-6pm weekdays.
Media inquiries:
Richard Honey, 0457 924 146, richard.honey@fwo.gov.au
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