Cleaning Accountability Framework marks a decade scrubbing up industry

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said the achievements of the CAF in building a culture of compliance could be a best practice model in workplace relations for other industries.

Dentist penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $5,328 penalty in court against the operator of a dental practice at Ballina, in northern NSW, for a breach affecting a young worker.

Former furniture business operator back in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a business that manufactured and sold wooden furniture in southern Queensland.

Operator of repairs and key cutting business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a Gold Coast outlet that offers shoe and bag repairs and key cutting services.

Transport services company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Melbourne-based transport services business.

Perth IT company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $21,456 in penalties and back-payment orders in court against a Perth CBD-based information technology company and its director.

Recruitment company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $39,229 in penalties and back-payment orders in court against a former Gold Coast-based recruitment company and its general manager.

CFMMEU penalty for unlawful conduct increased

The Federal Court has increased penalties against the CFMMEU and one of its officials for breaching right of entry laws at a southern NSW construction site following an appeal by the FWO.

Changes to the Architects Award

From 1 January 2024, the ‘Prescribed Competencies’ in the Architects Award will be replaced.

CEPU and official penalised $27,200

The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a total of $27,200 in penalties against the CEPU and one of its officials for unlawful conduct on a Brisbane construction site.