What the Notice Confirms
A notice has been published under section 333J(1) confirming the publication of the official Fixed Term Contract Information Statement, dated 1 November 2026. This statement is the document employers must give to employees when they start a fixed term contract.
The notice is administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. It simply confirms the statement's publication and does not set out new rules or changes to what the statement contains. The source does not specify any changes to content, format, or obligations beyond confirming this version has been published.
Key Actions
- Make sure the current Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (dated November 2026) is used when issuing fixed term contracts to new employees
- Check the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00703 to view or download the official notice and statement text
- Businesses that regularly hire staff on fixed term contracts can confirm with their payroll or HR adviser that they are referencing the latest published version of this statement
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.