UNSW penalised $213,120 for “systemic” breaches
Media Releases | 14 Jan 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $213,120 penalty in court against the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in response to systemic record-keeping failures that hindered FWO’s investigation into its underpayments.
Severe weather and natural disasters across parts of Australia
News | 08 Jan 2026
Learn about your workplace rights and responsibilities if you're affected by severe weather and natural disasters such as bushfires or cyclones.
Multi-factor authentication for My account
News | 07 Jan 2026
You now need to use an authenticator app when logging in to My account.
CFMEU and officials penalised for unlawful conduct
Media Releases | 23 Dec 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $171,500 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and four of its current and former officials for unlawful conduct at construction sites in Melbourne.
Changes to pay and classifications in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Award
News | 23 Dec 2025
Learn about changes to classifications and minimum pay rates for some employees in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Award.
Former Hobart distribution company operator penalised
Media Releases | 22 Dec 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court penalties totalling $7,642 against the former operator of a distribution company based in Hobart, for breaches affecting migrant workers.
Sydney construction company penalised
Media Releases | 22 Dec 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $25,000 penalty in court against a Western Sydney construction company for a deliberate failure to comply with a Compliance Notice.
Former automotive service operator penalised
Media Releases | 18 Dec 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $135,000 penalty in court against the former operator of an Ultra Tune automotive service outlet in western Sydney.
Mortgage broking business and manager back in court after alleged underpay and adverse action
Media Releases | 18 Dec 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action for a third time against a Melbourne mortgage broking business and its manager.
Victorian vegetable farm allegedly underpaid migrant workers more than $645,000
Media Releases | 17 Dec 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a vegetable farm in Victoria for allegedly underpaying 28 migrant workers more than $645,000.
