FWO v Michael Lawler Transport Pty Ltd and the Respondent
Citation: FWO-LIT/2025-2026/michael-lawler-transport-and-michael-lawler/2025-10-03
At a glance
- Respondent
- Michael Lawler Transport Pty Ltd and Michael Lawler
- Penalty
- $31,550
What happened
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) pursued legal action against Michael Lawler Transport Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The details of the non-compliance are not specified in the provided text. The case was heard on 2 October 2025.
What was decided
The Federal Circuit and Family Court found Michael Lawler Transport Pty Ltd and the Respondent in breach. The penalty imposed was $31,550. The decision is documented in the case [2025] FedCFamC2G 377.
What it means for employers
Employers must comply with Fair Work legislation and respond to compliance notices. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their workplace rights and report any concerns to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Want this applied to your situation?
Reading the decision is free. FairWork Mate goes further — it reads the full case library and applies precedents like this one to your specific facts, citing the cases as it reasons. General information, not a guaranteed outcome or legal advice.
Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/compliance-and-enforcement/litigation/2025-2026-litigation-outcomesSend your details to Liquid Employment Lawyers
Liquid Employment Lawyers is a paid legal service and our referral partner, not free Fair Work advice. Tell them what has happened and a member of their team will call you back. For free general guidance, use our tools or call the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94.
Prefer to read first? About Liquid Employment Lawyers · Not sure if you need a lawyer? Read the legal help guides
Want more cases like this?
FairWork Mate tracks Fair Work Ombudsman, Fair Work Commission and Federal Court decisions across Australia. The AI advisor answers plain-English questions grounded on the full corpus — awards cited, industry, penalty amounts and affected employee counts — with a citation to the underlying decision on every answer.
Individual case summaries on this site are free. The full FWC and Federal Court library behind every advisor answer is on Pro.
FairWork Mate AI
This is one decision. Pro reads all of them.
Free case pages cite the top 250 decisions. Pro opens the full Fair Work Commission and Federal Court library, cross-references your own situation against it, and cites the decision behind every answer — plus document upload, so it can read your letter or contract line by line. 150 questions a month, cancel anytime.
Just need this week sorted? A 7-Day Pass is 50 questions over 7 days, no account. Get a 7-Day Pass — $14.99
Get notified on new Fair Work cases
Free email alerts when we publish new underpayment decisions, penalty orders, and workplace law updates.
Free forever. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections