Media releases

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former director of a Melbourne electrical services company.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a regional Queensland café and its manager.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne plumber for allegedly knowingly underpaying a migrant worker more than $35,000 and making and keeping false records.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a labour hire company operating in NSW’s horticulture industry for alleged breaches affecting two migrant fruit pickers.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $180,288 in court penalties against a former Queensland labour hire provider and its manager following “an attempt to fraudulently mislead and deceive” a Fair Work Inspector.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Perth bakery operator for multiple alleged contraventions, including physically obstructing a Fair Work Inspector.

On-demand delivery workers have new minimum standards that start today, including minimum pay rates based on an hourly rate of at least $31.30, as the first ever Fair Work Commission Minimum Standards Order takes effect.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $9,075 in penalties in court against the operators of a beauty salon in regional South Australia.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $40,739 in penalties in court against a labour hire company operating in the building and construction industry and its owner.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a transport business in regional Victoria for allegedly underpaying 23 workers almost $300,000 after informing them via text message that their employment was ending.