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FWOFair Work Ombudsman · 14 August 2025

FWO v Navaneeth Gogikar t/as United Petroleum Sunnybank Hills

Citation: FWO-LIT/2025-2026/navaneeth-gogikar-t-as-united-petroleum-sunnybank-hills/2025-08-14

At a glance

Respondent
Navaneeth Gogikar t/as United Petroleum Sunnybank Hills
Penalty
$15,984

What happened

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Respondent, trading as United Petroleum Sunnybank Hills. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The specific details of the non-compliance are not detailed in the provided text.

What was decided

The Federal Circuit and Family Court found the Respondent, trading as United Petroleum Sunnybank Hills, in breach. The court imposed a penalty of $15,984. The decision is documented in [2025] FedCFamC2G [citation not provided].

What it means for employers

Employers must comply with Fair Work Ombudsman compliance notices. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties. Employers should review their workplace practices to ensure they meet legal obligations.

What it means for employees

Employees should be aware of their rights and report any concerns about workplace non-compliance to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/compliance-and-enforcement/litigation/2025-2026-litigation-outcomes

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