Media releases
Media Releases | 15 Oct 2016
The Fair Work Ombudsman has today released its report into the experiences of 417 working holiday visa-holders in Australia.
Media Releases | 12 Oct 2016
A national Inquiry into workplace practices in the horticulture industry has uncovered the alleged underpayment of hundreds of pickers on a Queensland mushroom farm.
Media Releases | 10 Oct 2016
McDonald’s Australia continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellent workplace practices at its restaurants, achieving outstanding compliance rates over the past two years.
Media Releases | 06 Oct 2016
Some major Australian charities will be scrutinised by the Fair Work Ombudsman as part of a new Inquiry in response to concerns that young charity collectors are being exploited.
Media Releases | 05 Oct 2016
The operators of a general medical practice south of Brisbane have been penalised more than $51,000 for subjecting an Indian-trained doctor to “appalling” treatment after he complained to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Media Releases | 28 Sep 2016
The operators of a remote beef cattle farm in Queensland are facing legal action for allegedly underpaying six backpackers from the UK and Ireland.
Media Releases | 26 Sep 2016
The operators of a Queensland farm with a history of flouting workplace laws have been penalised almost $70,000 and ordered to overhaul their workplace practices following legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Media Releases | 23 Sep 2016
Guidelines for new grants to deliver advice and assistance on workplace laws to vulnerable groups in the community have been released today by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Media Releases | 23 Sep 2016
Young overseas backpackers recruited to work on mango farms near Darwin were allegedly underpaid almost $36,000 in just two months.
Media Releases | 21 Sep 2016
More than 90 Korean backpackers have been underpaid thousands of dollars while working on a farm in South-East Queensland.
