Media releases
Media Releases | 28 May 2015
The Fair Work Ombudsman has received almost 1000 requests for assistance from workers claiming they have not been paid money promised to them for working for the No Land Tax Party at the last NSW state election.
Media Releases | 28 May 2015
A NSW security contractor will face Court for allegedly underpaying 14 employees at Coffs Harbour almost $94,000.
Media Releases | 27 May 2015
Two Taiwanese backpackers were allegedly underpaid almost $40,000 while working as hairdressers in Adelaide.
Media Releases | 26 May 2015
The operators of an Alice Springs café are facing Court after a Fair Work Ombudsman campaign allegedly uncovered blatant record-keeping failures.
Media Releases | 25 May 2015
Three Chinese backpackers fruit-picking in regional Victoria are among dozens of workers back-paid thousands of dollars following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Media Releases | 22 May 2015
Almost 600 child care workers throughout Australia have been underpaid hundreds of thousands of dollars, spot checks by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed.
Media Releases | 21 May 2015
Penalties totalling $90,000 have been imposed against a security contractor in regional Queensland who failed to pay four employees almost $10,000 for work they performed.
Media Releases | 20 May 2015
An ugg boot retailer will face court for allegedly paying an overseas worker in Sydney just $8 an hour.
Media Releases | 19 May 2015
The Fair Work Ombudsman hopes to alert up to 100,000 international students to their workplace rights through a targeted social media campaign.
Media Releases | 18 May 2015
Hundreds of businesses which employ apprentices and trainees will come under scrutiny as part of a new national campaign by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
