Why We Provide These Links
OvertimeCalculator.com.au is a general information and estimation site. The authoritative sources for Australian pay and conditions information are government bodies — not calculators or third-party sites. We include these links so that:
- You can verify any information on this site against the primary source
- You can access official pay rate information specific to your award or agreement
- You know where to go if you need authoritative guidance, have a workplace dispute, or want to check your specific entitlements
If you find a discrepancy between what we say and what the official sources say, please contact us so we can investigate and correct any error.
Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is the primary Australian government body responsible for enforcing workplace laws, providing pay and conditions information, and investigating workplace complaints. It is the most important resource for Australian employees wanting to understand their pay entitlements.
- Fair Work Ombudsman — Homepage
- Pay and Wages — Overview of pay entitlements
- Minimum Wages — Current national minimum wage rates
- Penalty Rates and Allowances — How penalty rates work
- Public Holidays — Entitlements and rates
- Hours of Work — Maximum ordinary hours and overtime
- Contact the Fair Work Ombudsman — Dispute and inquiry line
Fair Work Pay and Conditions Tool
The Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) is the Fair Work Ombudsman's official calculator for checking pay rates, allowances, and entitlements based on a specific Modern Award or enterprise agreement. It is the recommended tool for employees who need award-specific pay rates rather than general estimates.
See our guide: How to Use the Fair Work Pay and Conditions Tool
Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is Australia's national workplace relations tribunal. It makes and updates Modern Awards, registers enterprise agreements, and sets minimum wage rates through annual wage reviews.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The ATO provides guidance on income tax, superannuation, and other obligations relevant to Australian employment. Relevant to pay calculations where tax or superannuation is a consideration.
- ATO — Working as an Employee (income tax overview)
- ATO — Super for Employers (superannuation obligations)
- ATO — Tax Withheld Calculator
Note: OvertimeCalculator.com.au does not calculate tax or superannuation. These ATO links are provided for reference only.
State and Territory Public Holiday Sources
Public holidays in Australia are declared at the state and territory level. Use these official sources to confirm which public holidays apply in your location:
- New South Wales public holidays — Fair Work Ombudsman
- Victoria public holidays — Fair Work Ombudsman
- Queensland public holidays — Fair Work Ombudsman
- South Australia public holidays — Fair Work Ombudsman
- Western Australia public holidays — Fair Work Ombudsman
- Tasmania public holidays — Fair Work Ombudsman
- ACT public holidays — Fair Work Ombudsman
- Northern Territory public holidays — Fair Work Ombudsman
How This Site Uses These Sources
Content on OvertimeCalculator.com.au is developed with reference to the official sources listed above. The site explains general concepts in plain English and links to these sources for authoritative detail. It does not copy or paraphrase official content verbatim.
The calculator uses common default values (e.g. common overtime rates and casual loading percentages) that reflect provisions found across many Modern Awards. These defaults are not drawn from any specific award and may not match the rates in your particular award or enterprise agreement.
For site-specific methodology, see the Calculation Methodology page. For our content standards, see our Editorial Policy.