CFMEU and officials penalised for unlawful conduct

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.

Former Hobart distribution company operator penalised

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

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

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

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

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a vegetable farm in Victoria for allegedly underpaying 28 migrant workers more than $645,000.

The University of Tasmania signs Enforceable Undertaking

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) will complete more than $21.4 million in payments, including interest and superannuation, to over 10,000 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Carpentry business operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $9,000 in penalties and back-payment orders in court against the operator of a carpentry business in Melbourne, for a deliberate breach that impacted a young apprentice.

Former Gami Chicken & Beer outlet operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $76,387 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the former operators of a Gami Chicken & Beer franchisee outlet in Melbourne, for breaches affecting young and migrant workers.

Melbourne food outlet operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $29,924 in penalties in court against the former operators of a take-away food outlet in Melbourne.