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Gender undervaluation - priority awards review

The Fair Work Commission has announced changes to minimum pay rates under the Pharmacy Award. It also proposes to make changes to 4 other priority awards. Learn more.

Public holiday in the Northern Territory and Queensland

Monday 5 May 2025 is a public holiday in the Northern Territory and Queensland. Learn about your public holiday pay entitlements.

Reminder about changes to casual employment rules

Casual employment rules changed on 26 August 2024, including new pathways to permanent employment that start on 26 February 2025.

Vietnamese eateries that exploited migrant workers ordered to pay $802,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $802,000 in court penalties and compensation after the operators of two Vietnamese eateries in Adelaide underpaid migrant workers – including forcing them to buy their bosses bubble tea.

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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.

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