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Changes to the SCHADS Award
Learn more about changes to classifications and minimum pay rates in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award.
Minimum standards for on-demand delivery workers
Learn about the new minimum standards for employee-like workers who perform on-demand delivery work. The new standards took effect from 17 August 2026.
Temporary increase to vehicle allowance for Aged Care Award and SCHADS Award
Learn more about the vehicle allowance increase under these awards.
Goodwin Aged Care Services signs EU after $1.39m underpayments
Goodwin Aged Care Services has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with us after underpaying 335 employees, with completed back-payments of more than $1.39m, including interest and superannuation.
The Fair Work Ombudsman acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters, skies and communities. We pay our respects to them, their Cultures, and Elders past and present.