CEPU matter discontinued

In October 2021, the ABCC began court proceedings alleging that James Darnton-Turner and Brian Windsor, and through them the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing And Allied Services Union, breached section 500 of the Fair Work Act while the two officials were exercising entry rights as permit holders at the Founders Lane project site.

Migrant workers underpaid and subjected to sham contracting, FWO alleges

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action alleging that five migrant cleaners in Sydney were underpaid a total of more than $125,000 and subjected to sham contracting.

New workplace sexual harassment laws

Workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Fair Work Act from 6 March 2023.

Adelaide freight transport company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $19,000 in penalties in court against an Adelaide freight transport company and its director.

Wheat farm operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a company that operates a wheat farm in the far north of New South Wales.

More than $360,000 recovered for Perth security staff

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $368,666 for 102 underpaid security guards and supervisors after investigating companies engaged to provide security around Perth.

Former Perth restaurant operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $27,930 in court penalties against the former operators of a restaurant in Perth.

Melbourne residential building company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based residential building company and one of its directors.

South-West WA farms checked for underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman has made surprise inspections of agriculture businesses around Western Australia’s Bunbury region to check workers are getting the right pay.

Motor vehicle repair company director in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the director of a motor vehicle repair company that was based at West Ryde, in Sydney’s north-west.