Get ready for the 2026 minimum wage decision

The Fair Work Commission will announce its minimum wage decision at 10 am AEST on Tuesday 2 June 2026.

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.

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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.

Queensland disability services company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Queensland-based disability support services company.

Former United Petroleum outlet operators penalised for deliberate breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties against a United Petroleum operator for a fifth time, with a court imposing a total of $40,000 in penalties against the former operators, a wife and husband, of an outlet in Melbourne.

Geelong carpenter allegedly threatened to sack apprentice if he took sick leave

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a carpenter in Victoria for allegedly threatening to sack an unwell young apprentice if he took sick leave.

Fine dining restaurant operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $33,600 in penalties in court against the former operators of a French-inspired fine dining restaurant in Sydney.