Melbourne café operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $5,000 penalty in court against the operator of a Melbourne café that describes itself as the “world’s first happiness centre”.

Melbourne transport company allegedly failed to pay unfair dismissal compensation

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne transport company and its director for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

IT company director ordered to personally rectify almost $150,000 in deliberate underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $35,308 penalty and a personal compensation order of almost $150,000 against an IT services company operator for his involvement in his company deliberately underpaying 16 workers.

Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2026

The Fair Work Commission has announced an increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages. Learn more.

Automotive maintenance and tyre business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a former automotive maintenance and tyre business based in Dubbo, in regional NSW.

Former operator of Melbourne computer business Geek Central faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a computer retail and repair business in Melbourne.

Southern Cross Care (WA) signs Enforceable Undertaking after $5.4m underpay

Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc will rectify about $5.4 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to nearly 2,000 staff as part of an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Former Newcastle restaurant operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a Thai restaurant in New South Wales, alleging they failed to make superannuation payments and breached workplace laws when trying to cover it up.

Operators of Queensland smartphone repair outlets face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of two smartphone repair outlets in Queensland.

Melbourne painting and restorations company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a northern Melbourne painting and restorations company and its director, for an alleged breach impacting an adult apprentice.