Sydney real estate agency penalised

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

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

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

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

There have been changes to the Fair Work Act to help fast-track applications for road transport contractual chain orders.

MUA member penalised for threatening work colleague that he would “end up dead”

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $23,324 in penalty and compensation orders in court against Jason Gill, a member of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU).

Grape expectations: Regulators crush wine industry worker non-compliance

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Department of Home Affairs’ Australian Border Force (ABF) have ramped up their compliance efforts across South Australia’s (SA’s) wine regions, conducting coordinated unannounced inspections targeting vineyard owners and labour hire providers.

Junior wage changes to Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards

Learn more about upcoming changes to junior rates in the Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards.

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) signs Enforceable Undertaking after $11m underpay

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) will rectify more than $11.7 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to 5,500 staff as part of an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Smash repairs operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $17,502 in penalties in court against the former operator of a vehicle smash repairs shop in NSW’s Central Coast region.