Sydney restaurateur allegedly involved in knowingly underpaying migrant workers $162,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Sydney restaurateur for allegedly knowingly underpaying dozens of migrant workers more than $162,000, despite having been put on notice.

Fair Work Ombudsman signs EU with underpaying Cairns restaurant

The Fair Work Ombudsman has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with trustees of a Cairns restaurant which has back-paid nearly $87,000 to 76 employees, including vulnerable visa holders.

Queensland disability services company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Queensland-based disability support services company and its director.

Perth boat repair and servicing business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a Perth boat repair and servicing company and its director.

Sydney dance studio allegedly failed to pay unfair dismissal compensation

20 February 2026The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney dance studio for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

FWO alleges CFMEU officials unlawfully entered and remained on site exclusion zone

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and two of its officials for alleged unlawful conduct in Brisbane.

Former Melbourne Cash Converters operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $112,985 in penalties against the former operators of three Cash Converters stores in Melbourne.

More than $80,000 in penalties and back-pay after Canberra electrical business breaches workplace laws

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $80,398 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against a Canberra electrical contracting business and its director.

Former operators of Sydney medical centre penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $36,000 in court against the former operators of a medical centre in Sydney’s west, for breaches that impacted a nurse.

Patient transport company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $9,014 in court penalties against a company that provided patient transport services in Sydney and one of the company’s directors.