Media releases
Media Releases | 23 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman recovered $473 million for nearly 160,000 underpaid workers in 2023-24, taking back-payments to workers to $1.5 billion across the last three years.
Media Releases | 21 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $131,100 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and two of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Brisbane.
Media Releases | 21 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman have launched new resources about bargaining, agreement-making and entitlements in the Fair Work system.
Media Releases | 18 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Department of Home Affairs compliance officers have inspected food sector employers who engage migrant workers in Brisbane this week.
Media Releases | 17 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a United Petroleum outlet in Brisbane, alleging he provided an Inspector with falsified records.
Media Releases | 10 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a French-inspired fine dining restaurant in Sydney.
Media Releases | 10 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a residential construction business in Melbourne.
Media Releases | 09 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman is inspecting fast food outlets, restaurants and cafés in Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs this week to ensure workers are getting the right pay.
Media Releases | 02 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a cleaning business in Sydney.
Media Releases | 02 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a winery in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
