More than $470,000 in penalties imposed, as finance broking operator sanctioned for third time

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $478,880 in penalties in court against two Melbourne-based companies and their manager for conduct including the systematic exploitation of migrant workers, and adverse action.

Black coal mining investigations find high levels of compliance

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s investigations into the black coal mining industry have found high levels of compliance, with the $8.2 million in rectifications for workers coming mainly from employers who self-reported issues.

Former Oliver Brown Café operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of two Oliver Brown Cafés in Newcastle, NSW, for alleged breaches affecting migrant workers.

Sydney takeaway restaurant operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a takeaway restaurant in southern Sydney for alleged breaches affecting migrant workers.

Food waste road transport company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $16,155 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against a Sunshine Coast-based road transport company and its director.

Sydney IT company and director face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Sydney information technology company and its owner-operator for an alleged breach affecting an international student.

Goodwin Aged Care Services signs EU after $1.39m underpayments

Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited (Goodwin) has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman after underpaying 335 employees, with completed back-payments of more than $1.39 million including interest and superannuation.

Fair Work Ombudsman recovers $453 million for workers, as Booth urges compliance common ground

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced recoveries of more than $450 million in unpaid wages and entitlements for more than 181,000 workers in 2025-26.

BPC statewide crackdown on unregistered practitioners

The Building and Plumbing Commission has targeted unregistered and unlicensed practitioners in a statewide blitz on nearly 350 residential and commercial building sites.

Murdoch University signs Enforceable Undertaking requiring over $4.9 million in back-payments

Murdoch University will back-pay more than $4.9 million, including interest and superannuation, to more than 2,100 underpaid employees, as part of an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.