Healthcare Workplace Cases
Australian workplace decisions in the healthcare sector — underpayment, award compliance, dismissal, and Fair Work Ombudsman enforcement.
64 healthcare sector cases on file. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus, Pro, and Business members get answers grounded in these decisions.
Application/Notification by Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia
[2026] FWC 2651
The Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia (AEAWA) applied for registration as a union under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The United Workers’ Union (UWU), Australian Nursing and Midwif…
the Applicant v Arbias Limited
[2026] FWC 2409
the Applicant was employed by Arbias Limited, a healthcare provider, from September 2019 until March 2026. In February 2026, the Applicant was directed to take on a new role as a Disability Support Worker, which involved…
Application/Notification by Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia
[2026] FWC 3345
The Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia (AEAWA) applied for registration as an organisation under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. They also sought leave to alter their rules to comply …
the Applicant v Golden Glow Corporation NT Pty Ltd Trading AS Golden Glow Nursing
[2026] FWC 1899
the Applicant, an employee of Golden Glow Nursing, initiated a dispute regarding his classification and pay under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. He argues he should be classified in …
the Applicant v Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd.
[2026] FWC 2330
the Applicant was dismissed by Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd after 10 days of employment due to performance issues. He disputes these criticisms and filed an application with the Fair Work Commission on February 19, 202…
Application by Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation (132N)
[2026] FWC 2491
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for a protected action ballot order. This relates to employees of Austin Health and 42 other health and welfare services employers in Victoria. They are bargaining to rep…
the Applicant v Northern Health
[2026] FWC 2362
the Applicant, a registered nurse at Northern Health, was dismissed after allegations of misconduct including dishonest personal leave use and disrespectful communication with HR. the Applicant denied the claims and argu…
the Applicant v Eastern Melbourne Healthcare Network Ltd
[2026] FWCFB 158
the Applicant appealed a Fair Work Commission decision that her dismissal from Eastern Melbourne Healthcare Network Ltd (EMHN) was not unfair. The original Deputy President found the Applicant engaged in dishonest conduc…
Application by St Vincent’s Private Hospitals Ltd Trading AS St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne
[2026] FWC 2348
St Vincent’s Private Hospitals Ltd sought approval for the St Vincent’s Health Australia (Queensland Private Hospitals) Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical a…
the Applicant v Unitingcare Queensland Limited
[2026] FWCFB 183
the Applicant commenced employment with Unitingcare Queensland Limited but left after less than a month. She believed she was treated unfairly due to feedback received and told management she would not return to work. th…
Application by Health Services Union (051V)
[2026] FWC 2824
The Health Services Union (HSU) applied for a protected action ballot order concerning employees of St Vincent’s Health Australia Ltd, operating several hospitals in New South Wales. The employer initially raised objecti…
Application by Mater Misericordiae Limited Trading AS Mater
[2026] FWC 2883
Mater Misericordiae Limited (Mater), a healthcare provider in Queensland, is acquiring Gold Coast Private Hospital from Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd. Approximately 1,423 employees will transfer to Mater, with 66 covere…
the Applicant v St Vincents Private Hospitals Chermside
[2026] FWC 2913
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on July 3, 2026, via telephone. The application was incomplete because it lacked a fee payment or waiver and several questions were unans…
Application by Mater Misericordiae Limited Trading AS Mater
[2026] FWC 2880
Mater Misericordiae Limited (Mater) sought orders from the Fair Work Commission regarding which enterprise agreement would apply to approximately 1,423 employees transferring from Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd (Healthsc…
the Applicant v My Homecare Provider Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2332
the Applicant initiated proceedings against My Homecare Provider Pty Ltd alleging unfair dismissal. the Applicant worked as a NDIS disability support worker for the Respondent, starting in June 2024 under a subcontractor…
the Applicant v Calvary Health Care Adelaide Ltd
[2026] FWC 2746
the Applicant, a Registered Nurse employed by Calvary Health Care Adelaide Ltd since 2007, sought a Fair Work Commission dispute resolution regarding an ‘Additional Qualification Allowance’. She believed she was entitled…
the Applicant v Mackay Hospital And Health Service
[2026] FWC 2356
the Applicant lodged a claim with the Fair Work Commission alleging she was unfairly dismissed by Mackay Hospital and Health Service. The hospital is located in Queensland, and isn't a national system employer. The Commi…
Application by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (145V)
[2026] FWC 2534
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking an order regarding partial work bans at seven hospitals operated by Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd. The Applicant's members were planning industrial action, inclu…
Application by Mater Misericordiae Limited Trading AS Mater
[2026] FWC 2881
Mater Misericordiae Limited (Mater) sought orders from the Fair Work Commission regarding which enterprise agreement would apply to approximately 1,423 employees transferring from Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd's Gold Co…
the Applicant v Horizon Healthcare Subsidiary 1 Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 404
the Applicant commenced employment with Horizon Healthcare Subsidiary 1 Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. Deputy President Easton found the application had no rea…
the Applicant v S Thomas Health Care Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2414
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application against S Thomas Health Care Pty Ltd on April 9, 2026. Shortly after, the company entered voluntary liquidation and a liquidator was appointed. The Fair Work Commissio…
the Applicant v Health Care Providers Association Pty. Ltd.
[2026] FWC 2230
the Applicant, an employee, brought a claim against Health Care Providers Association Pty. Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered whether her dismissal was harsh, unjust, or unreasonable. The Commission also examined w…
the Applicant v Support Worker Co Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2586
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application against Support Worker Co Pty Ltd in November 2025. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) scheduled several conciliation conferences via Microsoft Teams, sending notices and …
the Applicant v Fraser Coast Home Care Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 86
the Applicant commenced employment with Fraser Coast Home Care Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission initiated dismissal proceedings under section 587 of the Fair Work Act, due to the Applicant’s failure to prosecute her app…
the Applicant v UnitingCare Queensland Limited
[2026] FWC 401
the Applicant, an employee, brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning an unfair dismissal. The details of the dismissal and the reasons behind it are not provided in the supplied text. The case was he…
the Applicant v Contour Clinics Five Dock Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2020
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission against Contour Clinics Five Dock Pty Ltd. The Commission initiated the application under section 587(1)(c) of the Fair Work Act. The Commission found the a…
the Applicant v Calvary Administration Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 236
the Applicant brought a general protections application against Calvary Administration Pty Ltd. He alleged he was dismissed. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the application was lodged within the required time…
the Applicant v St Vincent's Private Hospitals Ltd
[2026] FWC 258
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving his dismissal. The Fair Work Commission case references a previous decision, *the Applicant v Epworth Hospital Richmond…
the Applicant v My Home Care Saphire Living
[2026] FWC 274
the Applicant commenced employment with My Home Care Saphire Living. The Fair Work Commission considered an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Commission found the application had no reasonable prospects of …
the Applicant v Silverchain Care Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2597
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on May 19, 2026. The Commission found the application was incomplete because the Applicant did not provide her employment start date and …
the Applicant v Greenmeadows Medical Practice Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 77
the Applicant commenced employment with Greenmeadows Medical Practice Pty Ltd. She resigned from her position. the Applicant subsequently brought a claim to the Fair Work Commission alleging adverse action, specifically …
Application by Muntuza Consult Pty Ltd Trading AS Perth Healthcare and Support Enterprise
[2026] FWC 3122
Muntuza Consult Pty Ltd, trading as Perth Healthcare and Support Enterprise, applied to the Fair Work Commission to reduce redundancy payments owed to three former employees: Debra Boualleg, Bronwyn Meecham, and Renae Sm…
[2025] FWC 3667
[2025] FWC 3667
the Applicant was employed part-time as a receptionist by M & R Clayton Pty Ltd since 2019. Following a misunderstanding regarding a reduction in her hours, the Applicant stated she may quit. the Respondent interpreted t…
[2025] FWC 2675
[2025] FWC 2675
the Applicant, a senior psychologist, was dismissed from Very Helpful Chats Pty Ltd (VHC), a telehealth psychology practice, on May 30, 2025. She filed an unfair dismissal claim. The dismissal reason was alleged serious …
[2025] FWC 1591
[2025] FWC 1591
Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd (Healthscope) applied to the Fair Work Commission to suspend protected industrial action by members of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). The ANMF planned a 24-hour sto…
[2025] FWCFB 94
[2025] FWCFB 94
the Applicant, an employee of Ambulance Victoria (AV), was transferred from Bright to Dandenong following allegations of bullying towards coworkers. An independent investigator, Brian Lacy, concluded that the Applicant e…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-05-15-kyt-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against KYT Laboratories Pty Ltd, trading as ‘Keytrust Laboratories’ and ‘Keytrust CollabCare’, and its sole director, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Com…
[2024] FWCFB 451
[2024] FWCFB 451
The Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia (AEA) sought registration as an organisation under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The United Workers’ Union (UWU) objected, arguing the AEA cou…
[2025] FWCFB 50
[2025] FWCFB 50
the Applicant initiated proceedings against Centre for Digestive Diseases Pty Ltd (CDD) alleging unfair dismissal under the Fair Work Act 2009. CDD raised jurisdictional objections, claiming the Applicant resigned and th…
[2025] FWC 239
[2025] FWC 239
The United Nurses of Australia (UNA) applied to become a registered organisation. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) objected and filed a document titled “Response to Objections” which contained alleg…
the Applicant v Air Liquide Healthcare Pty. Ltd.
[2025] FWC 1705
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission seeking an unfair dismissal remedy. Air Liquide Healthcare Pty. Ltd. dismissed her. The Commission found the application had no reasonable prospects of succ…
the Applicant v Australian Nursing Home Foundation Limited
[2025] FWC 2882
the Applicant commenced employment with Australian Nursing Home Foundation Limited in 2023. She was dismissed from her role as an Enrolled Nurse. the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission seeking a…
the Applicant v Robinvale District Health Services
[2025] FWC 3329
the Applicant, an employee, brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning an unfair dismissal. The Respondent was Robinvale District Health Services, a healthcare provider. The Commission did not provide …
the Applicant v Careflight Limited
[2025] FWC 1211
the Applicant commenced employment with Careflight Limited in 2022. He was dismissed from his role as a paramedic in May 2025. the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal claim to the Fair Work Commission. The Commission n…
the Applicant v Ethical Nursing Care Pty Ltd & the Respondent and Another
[2025] FWC 3853
the Applicant commenced employment with Ethical Nursing Care Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission heard an application concerning a general protections dismissal dispute. The case involved the Applicant and Ethical Nursing …
the Applicant v Epworth Hospital Richmond
[2025] FWC 3327
the Applicant, an employee, applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy. The application was lodged out of time. the Respondent was Epworth Hospital Richmond. the Commissioner heard the case.
the Applicant v Home Care Footscray Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 3496
the Applicant, an employee, brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning his unfair dismissal from Home Care Footscray Pty Ltd. The Commission's decision is dated November 21, 2025. The case references a…
the Applicant v Diamond Beach Holdings Pty Ltd Trading AS Therapy Care
[2025] FWC 2095
the Applicant worked for Diamond Beach Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as Therapy Care, a provider of in-home care services. She was dismissed from her position. the Applicant sought an unfair dismissal remedy from the Fair Wo…
the Applicant v the Respondent & The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia Ltd
[2025] FWC 1713
the Applicant brought a general protections application against the Respondent and The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Ltd. He sought to challenge a dismissal. The application was filed significantly out of time…
the Applicant v South Western Sydney Hospital
[2025] FWC 1699
the Applicant was involved in an unfair dismissal application. The Fair Work Commission initiated a dismissal under section 587(1)(c) due to a lack of prosecution of the case. This means the application was terminated be…
the Applicant v Mc Hugh Maxillofacial Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 1957
the Applicant commenced employment with Mc Hugh Maxillofacial Pty Ltd in 2021. She was dismissed from her role in June 2025. the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission considered whether th…
the Applicant v Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 3900
the Applicant was employed as a registered nurse by Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd, the respondent. The Applicant brought an application to deal with contraventions involving her dismissal. The Fair Work Commission was n…
the Applicant v Affinity Nursing Recruitment Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 1999
the Applicant commenced employment with Affinity Nursing Recruitment Pty Ltd. She applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy. The company raised a jurisdictional objection, arguing that the Applic…
the Applicant v Ambulance Victoria
[2025] FWC 1788
the Applicant, an employee of Ambulance Victoria, sought a remedy for an unlawful termination. The Fair Work Commission considered his application. Deputy President Masson and another Deputy President heard the case.
the Applicant v Mediconnect Unit Trust
[2025] FWC 3739
the Applicant commenced employment with Mediconnect Unit Trust. She applied for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Fair Work Commission noted that the Applicant had not completed the minimum employment period to be eligible…
the Applicant v Meta Healthcare Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 3502
the Applicant brought a claim against Meta Healthcare Pty Ltd. The matter concerned whether the Applicant was an employee or a contractor. The Fair Work Commission considered a multi-factorial test to determine his class…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-10-01-clarke-allied-penalty-media-release
Clarke Allied Work Pty Ltd, operating 'The Innovative Dietitian' in Adelaide, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The company employed a dietitian at its Maylands outlet between August 2020 and…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-07-10-workplace-medical-consultants-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and its director, the Respondent. The company provided patient transport services in Sydney. A worker was employed as a ful…
the Applicant v the Respondent
[2024] FCA 690
the Applicant, a specialist in intensive care medicine, worked as Clinical Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Canberra Hospital from 2015. On 3 November 2021, she submitted four incident reports through the hospital'…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-12-20-st-vincents-health-eu-media-release
St Vincent’s Health Australia, a large not-for-profit health and aged care provider, self-reported underpayments to the Fair Work Ombudsman in July 2021. Four of its businesses – St Vincent’s Private Hospitals Ltd, St Vi…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-07-19-apollo-eu-media-release
Apollo Health Limited, a healthcare provider owned by St John Ambulance Western Australia Limited, has back-paid over $4.86 million to 438 current and former employees. The company self-reported underpayments discovered …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-04-20-angels-care-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action against Angels Care (Australia) Pty Ltd, a home nursing and care services business in Victoria, and its director, Geoffrey David Harrison. This followed a request for assist…
the Applicant v the Respondent
[2020] FCA 68
the Applicant commenced employment as a medical receptionist/personal assistant with the Respondent on 19 September 2016. the Respondent terminated her employment on 15 October 2018. the Applicant alleged breach of s 340…
Kaizen Hospitals (Essendon) Pty Ltd v Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
[2014] FCA 428
Kaizen Hospitals (three separate proprietary entities) employed nursing and midwifery staff at private hospitals in Victoria. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation negotiated three enterprise agreements with th…
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