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FWOFair Work Ombudsman · 21 January 2026

FWO v SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd and the Respondent

Citation: FWO-LIT/2025-2026/snnb-enterprises-and-graeme-john-grainger/2026-01-21

At a glance

Respondent
SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd and Graeme John Grainger
Penalty
$59,400

What happened

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with four compliance notices. The decision was made on January 21, 2026.

What was decided

The Federal Circuit and Family Court found SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd and the Respondent in breach. They were penalised $59,400 for failing to comply with compliance notices. The decision is documented as Fair Work Ombudsman v SNNB Enterprises [2026] FedCFamC2G 42.

What it means for employers

Employers must adhere to compliance notices issued by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties.

What it means for employees

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

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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

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