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.

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.

Sydney childcare centre penalised again

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $45,072 in penalties in court against the operators of a childcare centre in western Sydney.

Migrant worker in Brisbane allegedly underpaid under unlawful cashback scheme

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a vocational education organisation for allegedly requiring a migrant worker in Brisbane to repay at least $23,365 following a cashback scheme.

Sydney housing construction company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $18,950 in penalties in court against a housing construction company based in south-western Sydney and its sole director for an alleged breach affecting a migrant worker.

Melbourne trailer manufacturer penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $41,254 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against a Melbourne trailer manufacturing company and its sole director for a breach affecting a migrant worker.

Eateries grilled as FWO and ATO inspect Gold Coast food outlets

Gold Coast fast food outlets, restaurants and cafés have received surprise visits from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) this week.

Yarra Valley compliance issues draw regulators to Healesville to meet growers and labour hire firms

In the wake of a significant compliance operation by the Labour Hire Authority (LHA) in February, and a concerning 2025 report by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), the heads of the FWO and LHA held a forum with local growers, industry groups and labour hire companies on 17 March.