Media releases
Media Releases | 24 Oct 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and one of its officials, Stephen Parker, for alleged unlawful conduct at a construction site in Perth.
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.
