Security company allegedly failed to pay unfair dismissal compensation
Media Releases | 15 Jul 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a security services company for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed regular casual worker in Cairns.
Sydney plumbing operators in court
Media Releases | 15 Jul 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney plumbing business for an alleged breach affecting a young apprentice and a migrant worker.
Gold Coast business operator penalised after responding to the FWO with “utter contempt”
Media Releases | 14 Jul 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $13,598 in penalty and back-pay orders in court against the former operator of a Gold Coast gardening and landscaping business who responded to the FWO with “utter contempt”.
Perth restaurant operators penalised
Media Releases | 14 Jul 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $52,242 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the former operator of a restaurant in Perth.
Yooralla signs Enforceable Undertaking
Media Releases | 09 Jul 2026
Disability services provider Yooralla has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after rectifying $2.05 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to more than 1,300 underpaid staff.
G8 Education faces court over $2 million in alleged underpayments and compensation for childcare workers
Media Releases | 08 Jul 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against childcare operator G8 Education Limited, alleging underpayments and seeking compensation of more than $2 million combined for more than 1,400 workers.
Building Cooperative Workplaces reforms
News | 07 Jul 2026
Recent reforms aim to improve processes at the Fair Work Commission and make other changes to workplace laws.
NSW wheat farm operator penalised
Media Releases | 06 Jul 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $110,447 in penalty and payment orders in court against a northern New South Wales wheat farm operator.
Tasmanian IT business operator in court
Media Releases | 06 Jul 2026
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of an Information Technology business in Tasmania for an alleged breach affecting a young worker.
The University of NSW signs Enforceable Undertaking
Media Releases | 03 Jul 2026
The University of NSW (UNSW) will complete more than $32 million in rectification payments, including interest and superannuation, to over 33,000 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
