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Call 1300 566 046 the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’ switchboard, who will connect you with the appropriate area.

The switchboard is open 8:30am to 5pm (AEST) Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

National Relay Service

The National Relay Service (NRS) is a government initiative that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or have a speech impairment to make and receive phone calls.

• Voice Relay number: 1300 555 727
• Teletypewriter (TTY): 133 677
• SMS relay number: 0423 677 767

Visit the National Relay Service website for further assistance.

Translation Services

If you have difficulty speaking or understanding English call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 for the cost of a local call.

Ask TIS National to call the appropriate number on the Contact the Department webpage.

TIS National operates nationally and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for over 160 languages and dialects.