Security Workplace Cases
Australian workplace decisions in the security sector — underpayment, award compliance, dismissal, and Fair Work Ombudsman enforcement.
15 security sector cases on file. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus, Pro, and Business members get answers grounded in these decisions.
the Applicant v MSS Security Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 1960
the Applicant commenced employment with MSS Security Pty Limited. The Fair Work Commission initiated proceedings under section 587(1)(a) of the Fair Work Act. The decision was made by the Commissioner and a Deputy Presid…
the Applicant v Om Security Pty Ltd & Meriton Properties Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 164
the Applicant sought to file an application with the Fair Work Commission. The application related to contraventions involving dismissal and general protections. The Fair Work Commission considered a request for an exten…
the Applicant v Egroup Security Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2055
the Applicant brought an application for relief from an unfair dismissal. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success. The decision was made by Deputy President Easton.…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-02-07-agile-penalty-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured a $6,600 penalty against Justin Benjamin James Brinkies, a former senior manager of Adelaide-based security company Agile Group (Global) Pty Ltd. The company went into liquidation in 2024.…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-01-16-navasardyan-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of Griffon Alpha Group Pty Ltd, a now deregistered security company in Perth. It is alleged that the Respondent was involved …
the Applicant v Green Light PS Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 1960
the Applicant commenced employment with Green Light PS Pty Ltd in 2023. The company is in the security industry. the Applicant made a complaint about a workplace matter. Following this, he was dismissed from his role. He…
the Applicant v ISS Security Pty Limited
[2025] FWC 3449
the Applicant commenced employment with ISS Security Pty Limited. He filed a claim for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Fair Work Commission was asked to consider the circumstances of his dismissal.
the Applicant v Franklyn Blinds Awnings Security
[2025] FWC 3633
the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Fair Work Commission dismissed the application under section 587 of the Fair Work Act. This occurred because the application was not prosecuted by …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-05-23-cobra-security-penalty-media-release
Cobra Security Services Pty Ltd, a former security company based in Melbourne, has been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company failed to comply with a Compliance Notice issued by the Fair Work Omb…
the Applicant v BGIS Pty Ltd
[2024] FWC 3061
the Applicant commenced employment with BGIS Pty Ltd in 2019. She was dismissed in February 2024. the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission seeking to have the dismissal declared unfair and to deal…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-08-31-agile-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Agile Group (Global) Pty Ltd and the Respondent. An investigation began in January 2022 following a request for assistance from an employee. A Fair Work Inspecto…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-03-03-perth-security-report-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 13 security businesses in Perth following concerns about workplace law compliance. Investigations concluded for 12 businesses, revealing that nine (75%) were non-compliant. A total of…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-06-14-pacific-security-penalty-media-release
Pacific Security Services Pty Ltd, based in Romsey, Victoria, failed to comply with a Compliance Notice. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after a security officer requested assistance. The officer worked for the comp…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-03-30-statewide-security-penalties-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Statewide Security (WA) Pty Ltd and its director, Richard Michael Clayton, after receiving requests for assistance from three security guards. The guards were employed between May 201…
Application by the Applicant
[2022] FWC 3162
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop bullying. The application involved the Applicant and the Respondent, and Serco Citizen Service Pty Ltd, his employer. The Fair Work Commission did no…