Media releases
Media Releases | 01 Jul 2021
The FWO is reminding employers that the national minimum wage has increased today to $20.33 per hour (up from $19.84) or $772.60 per week (up from $753.80).
Media Releases | 29 Jun 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $309,750 in penalties in court in response to a migrant employee being underpaid at a Melbourne Chinese restaurant.
Media Releases | 25 Jun 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the director of company that formerly operated a restaurant and hotel in Hobart.
Media Releases | 24 Jun 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of a fish farm and food production company located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales.
Media Releases | 24 Jun 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against a company operating a hair and beauty supplies store and salon.
Media Releases | 23 Jun 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action against the operators of a Brisbane sushi restaurant, alleging over 30 employees were underpaid and that documents and records were falsified.
Media Releases | 18 Jun 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Court against Woolworths Group Limited and Woolworths (South Australia) Pty Limited, in relation to major underpayments of salaried managers.
Media Releases | 11 Jun 2021
Aboriginal Hostels Limited has back-paid staff more than $2.7 million after entering into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Media Releases | 10 Jun 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a court-ordered penalty against the operator of a dental clinic based in Seaford in south-east Melbourne.
Media Releases | 08 Jun 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of a security services company in Perth.
