Media releases

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $355,000 in penalties in court against the operators of a Brisbane sushi restaurant after they deliberately underpaid employees and falsified records.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court orders for more than $33,000 in penalties and back-payment against a Victorian construction business.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $14,820 in penalties in court against a Melbourne-based company that makes aluminium windows and doors and its director.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a coffee and fast food company in the Gold Coast.

The Fair Work Ombudsman reminds employers that the increase to the national minimum wage commences from the first full pay period on or after today.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a cleaning services business in regional Victoria.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of an electrical services business in Melbourne.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of three ‘Souvlaki GR’ restaurants in Melbourne.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a recycled timber business in Sydney.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Gold Coast-based telecommunications company that supplies services to schools and businesses in south-east Queensland.