A guide to general employee rights, protections, required employee benefits and job security provisions in Australia. Employees and prospective employees have the right to be free from discrimination based on protected attributes.We have a number of different tools and resources available on our website to help you understand your rights and obligations. Learn about human rights at work and how they are protected through the Fair Work Act, work, health and safety laws and anti-discrimination legislation. Employees in Australia are entitled to certain rights, such as workers' compensation, basic health insurance, and the statutory minimum wage. These rights cover key areas such as fair treatment, protection against discrimination and harassment, and safeguarding against unfair dismissal. Under Australian workplace laws, workers have the same basic workplace rights and protections, regardless of citizenship or their visa situation.