Media releases

Former Pizza Hut franchisee penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $28,021 penalty in court against the former operator of a Pizza Hut outlet in south-east Queensland.

Adelaide bubble tea director penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty in court against a company director who was formerly involved in operating three bubble tea outlets in the Adelaide CBD.

Fair Work Ombudsman targets Brisbane eateries

The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise inspections of food outlets in Brisbane’s south this week to check workers are getting the right pay and entitlements.

Former shoe retailer in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a Sydney-based shoe retailer.

Former tiling business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a tiling business in the Central Coast region of New South Wales.

CFMMEU penalised for improper conduct

The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a total of $72,500 in penalties against the CFMMEU and one of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Melbourne.

Hobart restaurant operators penalised nearly $70,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $69,523.20 in penalties against the husband-and-wife operators of a Vietnamese restaurant in Hobart.

Cleaning Accountability Framework marks a decade scrubbing up industry

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said the achievements of the CAF in building a culture of compliance could be a best practice model in workplace relations for other industries.

Dentist penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $5,328 penalty in court against the operator of a dental practice at Ballina, in northern NSW, for a breach affecting a young worker.

Former furniture business operator back in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a business that manufactured and sold wooden furniture in southern Queensland.