“Defiant” Perth IT company receives maximum available penalty
Media Releases | 25 Jul 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured the maximum available penalty in court against an IT company in Perth, with a judge criticising the company for deliberate defiance.
Former Perth pharmacy operator penalised
Media Releases | 25 Jul 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $31,875 in penalties in court against the former operator of a pharmacy in Perth and its director.
IT company owner-operator faces court
Media Releases | 22 Jul 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former owner-operator of an IT services company, alleging he was involved in underpaying workers almost $150,000.
Pay for working through meal breaks in the Live Performance Award
News | 21 Jul 2025
Pay rates for working through meal breaks have been clarified in the Live Performance Award.
Penalty for Adelaide vehicle repair business
Media Releases | 18 Jul 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty against the operator of an Adelaide business that failed to back-pay wages owing to a deaf apprentice.
Ramen restaurant operators in court
Media Releases | 18 Jul 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of multiple Japanese noodle eateries in Victoria.
Darwin building and construction company and director penalised $44,000
Media Releases | 17 Jul 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $44,000 in penalties against a residential building and construction company in Darwin, and one of its directors.
Former Queensland furniture business owner penalised
Media Releases | 17 Jul 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $11,000 in penalties in court against the former operator of a business that manufactured and sold wooden furniture in southern Queensland.
Filipino workers allegedly underpaid almost $100,000 at Sydney restaurant
Media Releases | 15 Jul 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a Japanese restaurant in north-western Sydney, alleging they underpaid two migrant workers a total of almost $100,000 and falsified records.
Former NSW auction house operator in court
Media Releases | 11 Jul 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of an auction house in the Lake Macquarie region, in regional New South Wales.