Our Editorial Process
FairWork Mate is an independent Australian publisher of workplace-rights information. We publish articles and build tools about Australian workplace law. People make real decisions about their pay, leave, and employment based on what they read here, so this page explains plainly how our content is produced and maintained.
Who writes our content
Articles on this site are published under the byline "FairWork Mate Editorial Team". They are prepared with AI assistance from primary sources — legislation, modern awards and Fair Work Commission and Fair Work Ombudsman material — and pay figures are drawn from the Fair Work Commission's pay database. We do not attribute content to individual named writers. AI-assisted content can contain errors; if you spot one, tell us and we will fix it.
Primary sources
We work from the primary source wherever one exists. For workplace law that means the Fair Work Act 2009, the relevant modern award, Fair Work Commission decisions and pay tables, and Fair Work Ombudsman guidance (and ATO material for tax and super). Where dollar figures or rates appear, we link to the official source so you can check them yourself.
Updates and corrections
Australian workplace rates change at least annually — the Annual Wage Review takes effect each July, super rates are legislated on a schedule, and tax thresholds shift with indexation. We review rate-sensitive content after each Annual Wage Review and at the start of each financial year. Our calculator tools display a "Last verified" date so you can see when the underlying data was last checked.
Despite these checks, mistakes can happen. If you spot something that looks wrong, email hello@fairworkmate.com.au and we will review it and update the page promptly.
What we are not
We are not lawyers, and nothing on this site is legal advice. We do not replace the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified workplace relations professional. Our tools give estimates based on the NES and published award rates — individual circumstances, enterprise agreements, and state laws can all change the answer. When in doubt, call the FWO or get professional advice.
FairWork Mate is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Fair Work Commission, the Australian Government, or any employer we write about.