New minimum standards for on-demand delivery workers

There are new minimum standards for employee-like workers who perform on-demand delivery work. The new standards take effect on 17 August 2026.

Beauty salon operators penalised for deliberate breach

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $9,075 in penalties in court against the operators of a beauty salon in regional South Australia.

Building and construction labour hire company and owner penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $40,739 in penalties in court against a labour hire company operating in the building and construction industry and its owner.

Livestock transport company allegedly underpaid workers almost $300,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a transport business in regional Victoria for allegedly underpaying 23 workers almost $300,000 after informing them via text message that their employment was ending.

Former Sydney childcare centre operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a childcare centre in Sydney.

Melbourne software company and director penalised for deliberate breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $39,453 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the operators of a Melbourne-based company that provided online and virtual healthcare software and solutions.

Peabody Energy Australia signs Enforceable Undertaking after nearly $5m back-payments

A coal producer that operates black coal mines in Queensland and NSW has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after it rectified nearly $5 million, including superannuation and interest, to 197 underpaid workers.

Former ‘Big Fat Greek’ operators penalised for deliberate breach

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $45,678 in penalties and back-pay orders against the former operators of a Sydney fast-food takeaway business for a breach affecting a migrant worker.

Shed building company and director penalised for breach

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $29,300 in penalties in court against a shed building company and its director in Queensland.

Surprise inspections uncover underpayments for Hobart food workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered more than $129,000 for 180 underpaid workers in Hobart’s fast food, restaurants and cafés sector following surprise inspections.