Sydney restaurant operators face court
Media Releases | 04 May 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney restaurant for an alleged breach affecting a young worker.
Sydney restaurant and shisha bar manager in court
Media Releases | 04 May 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former manager of two restaurant-and-shisha-lounge outlets in Sydney, for an alleged breach impacting 69 workers.
Breach left family breadwinner needing to borrow heavily from parents
Media Releases | 24 Apr 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $21,549 in court penalties against the operators of a printing and signage business that manufactures and installs signs in the greater southern region of Western Australia.
Recruitment company director penalised
Media Releases | 24 Apr 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $5,634 penalty in court against the former director of a recruitment company based in New South Wales for a breach affecting a young worker.
Fuel cost recovery: Road transport order issued
News | 20 Apr 2026
The first road transport contractual chain order takes effect from 21 April 2026.
Sydney real estate agency penalised
Media Releases | 17 Apr 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $18,290 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against a Sydney real estate agency and its director in a matter involving a young worker.
Queensland café director penalised
Media Releases | 17 Apr 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $22,017 penalty in court against the former sole director of a cafe and kiosk company in South-East Queensland.
Fair Work Ombudsman signs EU with underpaying Melbourne restaurant
Media Releases | 16 Apr 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the operator of a Melbourne restaurant which has back-paid more than $194,000 to 38 workers, including visa holders.
Anzac Day public holidays 2026
News | 15 Apr 2026
Public holidays for Anzac Day are different in some states and territories in 2026. Find your dates and where to go for information on workplace entitlements.
Fairer Fuel: Reforms to road transport orders
News | 10 Apr 2026
There have been changes to the Fair Work Act to help fast-track applications for road transport contractual chain orders.
