Queensland University of Technology signs Enforceable Undertaking

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has completed more than $1.9 million in payments, including interest and superannuation, to hundreds of staff it underpaid, as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Phillip Island gift shop operators penalised $450,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $450,000 in penalties in court against the operators of a retail gift shop on Phillip Island, in Victoria.

Former Perth restaurant operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a restaurant in Perth.

Kebab shops operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $7,512 penalty in court against the former sole director of a company that operated kebab shops in Queensland, for a breach that impacted a young worker.

Westpac signs Enforceable Undertaking after underpaying $50 million

Westpac Banking Corporation (Westpac) has back-paid nearly 47,000 staff more than $50 million and signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Melbourne carpentry business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a carpentry business based in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for alleged breaches impacting young workers.

Shed building company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a shed building company in Queensland.

Automotive repair business penalised for breach affecting young apprentice

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $27,000 in penalty and back-payment orders in court against the operator of an automotive repair and maintenance business in western Sydney for a breach affecting a young apprentice.

Sydney valet parking operator penalised

3 November 2025The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $7,981 in penalties in court against the operator of a valet parking service in Sydney.

$358 million back-paid to Australian workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman recovered $358 million for more than 249,000 underpaid workers in 2024-25, taking back-payments to workers to more than $2 billion across the last five years.