About us

NSW Industrial Relations (NSW IR) is part of the NSW Department of Finance and Services (DFS).

The Minister for Finance and Services is the Hon. Greg Pearce, BA LLB MLC.

NSW IR's primary responsibilities are to monitor wages, employment rights, obligations and employment conditions in NSW.

NSW Industrial Relations (NSW IR) works in partnership with the Commonwealth’s Fair Work Ombudsman to ensure NSW private sector businesses comply with their responsibilities under the national workplace relations system.

NSW IR also administers NSW laws regulating shop trading hours, public holidays and long service leave and delivers a comprehensive education program, including workshops and presentations. This includes a dedicated unit to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in NSW understand their rights and responsibilities as employees, employers and managers.

If you would like further information or assistance on NSW IR services or information on NSW industrial relations laws you can contact NSW Industrial Relations on 131 628 or visit your nearest NSW IR office.