Media releases
Media Releases | 24 Apr 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $7,995 penalty in court against a company director formerly involved in operating a Melbourne café, for breaches of the Fair Work Act including unlawfully deducting money from a migrant worker’s wages.
Media Releases | 23 Apr 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a vehicle smash repairs shop in NSW’s Central Coast region.
Media Releases | 23 Apr 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a used car dealership business in the Logan region, south of Brisbane.
Media Releases | 17 Apr 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has been checking employer records and handing out fines with surprise inspections of about 50 businesses across six cities.
Media Releases | 14 Apr 2025
A South Australian allied health services charity has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman to improve its workplace compliance after underpayments exceeding $76,000.
Media Releases | 04 Apr 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne trailer manufacturing company and its sole director for an alleged breach affecting a migrant worker.
Media Releases | 04 Apr 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Sydney real estate agency and its sole director in a matter involving a young worker.
Media Releases | 03 Apr 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action alleging workers in the P’Nut Street Noodles chain in Sydney, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast were underpaid almost $1 million.
Media Releases | 02 Apr 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating aged care providers in five states to ensure staff are receiving the right pay and entitlements.
Media Releases | 27 Mar 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting surprise inspections of fast food outlets, restaurants and cafés in Sydney’s Newtown and Enmore, to make sure workers are receiving the right pay and entitlements.
