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Ground Zero matter discontinued

In August 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings against Ground Zero Excavations and Haulage Pty Ltd for allegedly failing to comply with a Compliance Notice which required the company to calculate and back-pay the outstanding wages and entitlements owing to two workers.

Automotive repair business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of an automotive repair and maintenance business in inner city Adelaide.

Hotel and pub operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a hotel and pub in northern New South Wales.

CFMMEU proceedings discontinued

In September 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging a breach of section 500 of the Fair Work Act by CEPU official Wendel Moloney and the CEPU, and CFMMEU official Matthew Vonhoff and the CFMMEU, for improper conduct at the 443 Queen Street, Brisbane residential tower project site.

Bakery operators penalised $60,480

The FWO has secured a total of $60,480 in court penalties against the operators of the Bakers Boutique & Patisserie retail bakery outlets in Melbourne.

Former Cairns restaurant operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $29,970 in court penalties against the former operator of a Far North Queensland restaurant for breaches affecting migrant workers.

Timeframes for online enquiries

You can expect a written response within 10 business days after you submit an online enquiry.

Changes to Supported Employment Services Award

From 30 June 2023, there are changes to the Supported Employment Services (SES) Award.

Uniting AgeWell signs Enforceable Undertaking

Aged care services provider Uniting AgeWell Limited has back-paid staff more than $3.5 million including interest and superannuation and signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

University of Technology Sydney signs Enforceable Undertaking

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is back-paying staff more than $4.4 million, plus superannuation and interest, and has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the FWO.