Security company allegedly failed to pay unfair dismissal compensation

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a security services company for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed regular casual worker in Cairns.

Sydney plumbing operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney plumbing business for an alleged breach affecting a young apprentice and a migrant worker.

Gold Coast business operator penalised after responding to the FWO with “utter contempt”

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $13,598 in penalty and back-pay orders in court against the former operator of a Gold Coast gardening and landscaping business who responded to the FWO with “utter contempt”.

Perth restaurant operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $52,242 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the former operator of a restaurant in Perth.

Yooralla signs Enforceable Undertaking

Disability services provider Yooralla has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after rectifying $2.05 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to more than 1,300 underpaid staff.

G8 Education faces court over $2 million in alleged underpayments and compensation for childcare workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against childcare operator G8 Education Limited, alleging underpayments and seeking compensation of more than $2 million combined for more than 1,400 workers.

NSW wheat farm operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $110,447 in penalty and payment orders in court against a northern New South Wales wheat farm operator.

Tasmanian IT business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of an Information Technology business in Tasmania for an alleged breach affecting a young worker.

The University of NSW signs Enforceable Undertaking

The University of NSW (UNSW) will complete more than $32 million in rectification payments, including interest and superannuation, to over 33,000 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Minimum wage increase starts today

The Fair Work Ombudsman says employers must ensure eligible employees receive the correct minimum wage increase from the first full pay period starting on or after today, 1 July 2026.