Media releases

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne retailer of baby and children’s products.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a company that provided patient transport services in Sydney.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $247,540 in penalties against the CFMEU and three of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Adelaide.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $223,107 for 447 underpaid food outlet employees on the Sunshine Coast, following surprise inspections.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a hairdressing salon in the Central Coast region of New South Wales – including one individual who is before the court for a third time.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a plumbing company in Victoria’s east.

The Fair Work Ombudsman is reminding employers that a 3.75 per cent minimum wage increase should be applied to eligible employees’ pay from the first full pay period starting on or after today, 1 July 2024.

World Vision Australia Pty Ltd has back-paid staff more than $6 million, including interest and superannuation, and has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $769,475 for 379 underpaid food outlet employees in Perth, following surprise inspections.

Container unloading businesses A.C.U.G. (NSW) Pty Ltd and A.C.U.G. (SA) Pty Ltd are back-paying about $149,000 including superannuation to 923 underpaid staff, and have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.