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Casual Conversion

Decisions on the right of casual employees to convert to permanent employment.

100 casual conversion decisions on file. Plain-English summaries with links to the original judgment. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus members get full case-law citations in answers.

FCA8 July 2026

WorkPac Pty Ltd v Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation

[2026] FCA 874 · Federal Court

WorkPac Pty Ltd, a company employing workers in the coal mining industry, disputes how levies for long service leave are calculated for its eligible employees. The Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corpor…

FWC26 May 2026

the Applicant v The Marlow Family Trust No3

[2026] FWCFB 132 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a casual chef at several Sydney hotels operated by the Marlow Family Trust No 3. He applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy after being removed from the staff roster. De…

FWC25 May 2026

United Workers' Union (108V) v Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1297 · Fair Work Commission

The United Workers' Union (UWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission under s.739 of the Fair Work Act 2009 on behalf of its members, disputing how Clause 13 of the Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd National Logistics Suppo…

FWC15 Apr 2026

[2026] FWCFB 44

[2026] FWCFB 44 · Fair Work Commission

The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (MUA) appealed a Fair Work Commission decision concerning public holiday pay for shiftworkers at Sydney International Container Terminals Pty Limited (SICTL). The d…

FWO13 Apr 2026$194,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-04-16-luck-bird-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with The Luck Bird Pty Ltd, trading as Carlucci’s Restaurant in Templestowe, Melbourne. The restaurant underpaid 38 employees, including visa holders an…

FWO23 Feb 2026$162,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-02-26-sadamatsu-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, a former part-owner and manager of the ‘Miso World Square’ Japanese restaurant in Sydney. It is alleged that between June 2020 and September 2022…

FWC28 Jan 2026

[2026] FWC 48

[2026] FWC 48 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a delivery person for Portier Pacific Pty Limited (Uber Eats) from November 2022 until July 2025. On 29 July 2025, Uber Eats deactivated his access to the Uber Delivery Platform. This followed two…

FWC28 Jan 2026

[2025] FWC 3130

[2025] FWC 3130 · Fair Work Commission

ALDI Foods Pty Ltd sought approval for three enterprise agreements: the ALDI Prestons Agreement 2024, the ALDI Jandakot Agreement 2025, and the ALDI Stapylton Agreement 2025. The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees A…

FWC28 Jan 2026

[2026] FWC 253

[2026] FWC 253 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was dismissed from Exclusive Contracting (WA) Pty Ltd on 25 July 2025, after making comments at a company meeting about Chinese workers in the construction industry. the Applicant, a Ceiling Fixer employed …

FWC28 Jan 2026

[2026] FWC 189

[2026] FWC 189 · Fair Work Commission

Tamara Depp (the Applicant) sought an unfair dismissal remedy from Oz Seaside Hair And Beauty Pty Ltd (the Respondent). The Applicant started working for the business on 16 January 2024, under a previous owner. The Respo…

FWO11 Jan 2026$213,120

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-01-14-unsw-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman secured a penalty against the University of New South Wales (UNSW) for record-keeping failures. Between 2017 and 2022, UNSW failed to keep records for 63 casual academic employees, including hours…

FWC2026

Mr Sheheryar Khan v PSGA Pty. Ltd.

[2026] FWC 3277 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, a casual security officer at PSGA Pty Ltd, commenced employment in February 2023. Following a complaint made by the Applicant about a colleague, PSGA sent him a letter outlining 16 allegations of misconduc…

FWC2026

Mining and Energy Union (301V) v Batchfire Callide Management Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2104 · Fair Work Commission

The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) brought an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) regarding a dispute with Batchfire Callide Management Pty Ltd (Batchfire). The dispute concerned Batchfire’s refusal to approve w…

FWC2026

the Applicant v The Trustee For Nicola Tana Family Trust No 6 & the Respondent

[2026] FWC 2151 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant commenced casual employment with Agri Labour Australia Pty Ltd on January 15, 2026, and was placed to work at Sumich's farm in Tasmania. Following a period of absence and medical certificates, she was infor…

FWC2026

Application by the Applicant to deal with a dispute about changing from casual employment

[2026] FWC 3054 · Fair Work Commission

The Applicant, a casual teacher at Macquarie University since 2023, notified the university on November 5, 2025, that he believed his employment no longer met the requirements of casual employment under the Fair Work Act…

FWC2026

Application by Western Junction Sawmill Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCA 2199 · Fair Work Commission

Western Junction Sawmill Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Western Junction Sawmill Pty Ltd Collective Agreement 2026. The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union – Tasmanian Division supports…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Camp Australia Services Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2722 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought an unfair dismissal remedy after her employment with Camp Australia Services Pty Ltd ended on March 23, 2026. She had been employed as a casual from around July/August 2012 and stated that her shifts…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2670 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, a casual employee of Linfox Australia Pty Ltd, initiated a dispute regarding the interpretation of '10 working days' in clause 71.3(a) of their enterprise agreement with the Transport Workers Union. the Ap…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCFB 156 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant appealed a decision made on April 30, 2026, by the Commissioner regarding her unfair dismissal claim against Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd. The initial decision dismissed her application because the Commission fo…

FWC2026

Application by Ricegrowers Limited Trading AS Sunrice Group

[2026] FWCA 2037 · Fair Work Commission

Ricegrowers Limited, trading as Sunrice Group (the Employer), applied for approval of the SunRice, AGS and Coprice Reliability Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) and Comm…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3191 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application against Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd, which operates the Uber rideshare application. He claims he was unfairly dismissed on 11 June 2022. The application was lodged approxim…

FWC2026

Application by Bidfood Wa Pty Ltd Trading AS Bidfood Malaga

[2026] FWCA 2392 · Fair Work Commission

Bidfood WA Pty Ltd, trading as Bidfood Malaga, sought approval for the Bidfood Malaga – Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement would apply to employees covered by several awards including the Storage Services and Whole…

FWC2026

Application by the Applicant

[2026] FWC 3207 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was initially suspended from Uber’s digital labour platform on July 27, 2025, and fully deactivated on August 16, 2025. He subsequently worked for Didi, DoorDash, and Dnata. Uber argues he lost no remunerat…

FWC2026

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (145V) v Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3336 · Fair Work Commission

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) sought a Fair Work Commission decision regarding the Regis Aged Care Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing Queensland Agreement 2022. The disp…

FWC2026

the Applicant v The Trustee for NICOLA TANA FAMILY TRUST NO 6 & Evon Liu and Another

[2026] FWC 3233 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant made a claim against The Trustee for Nicola Tana Family Trust No 6 and Evon Liu, alleging unfair dismissal. She also added Agri-Labour Australia Pty Ltd as a respondent. The claim relates to her employment …

FWC2026

Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V) v Thales Australia Limited Trading AS Australian Munitions

[2026] FWC 2845 · Fair Work Commission

The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) initiated a dispute regarding the correct classification of the Applicant, an employee of Thales Australia Limited. The Applicant was initially employed as a Laboratory …

FWC2026

Application by AGL Energy Limited

[2026] FWCA 1650 · Fair Work Commission

AGL Energy Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the AGL Newcastle Gas Storage Facility Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) was a bargaining representative. Concerns arose…

FWC2026

the Applicant v MTF Mine Maintenance Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3040 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked for MTF Mine Maintenance Pty Ltd (the Respondent) from September 2024 in an administrative role. In April 2026, the Respondent entered a sale agreement with Ugland Engineering Pty Ltd. Ugland was mea…

FWC2026

Application by the Applicant

[2026] FWC 2442 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a driver for Uber through the Uber Driver Platform. In July 2025, he received complaints from two riders. The first rider alleged the Applicant asked to be paid outside of the app. The second ride…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Australian Broadcasting Corporation

[2026] FWC 2714 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, a casual journalist at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), filed for unfair dismissal in February 2026. He claims he was dismissed on February 20, 2026, when he wasn't offered shifts on a fortni…

FWC2026

Application by Mambourin Enterprises Ltd

[2026] FWC 2634 · Fair Work Commission

Mambourin Enterprises Ltd sought an order from the Fair Work Commission to prevent the September 2011 Broadmeadows Disability Services Agreement (BDS Agreement) from covering employees transferring from BDS Support Servi…

FWC2026

the Applicant v NSW Department Of Education

[2026] FWC 2594 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was a casual teacher employed by the NSW Department of Education (Respondent). In November 2025, he alleges he was told via phone call that he was no longer allowed to work at a school due to social media i…

FWC2026

the Applicant v The Australian Broadcasting Corporation

[2026] FWC 2762 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, initially employed as a Digital Producer and later a Sub Editor at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) from March 2018, was engaged on part-time agreements since January 2023. She took approved p…

FWC2026

Application by Aspen Pharma Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCA 1812 · Fair Work Commission

Aspen Pharma Pty Ltd sought approval for the Aspen Pharma/UWU (Dandenong, Victoria) Enterprise Agreement 2026. The United Workers Union (UWU) was involved in bargaining. Several clauses within the agreement were found to…

FWC2026

Application by Mater Misericordiae Limited Trading AS Mater

[2026] FWC 2881 · Fair Work Commission

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…

FWC2026

The Australian Workers' Union (002N) v DOF Australia Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2383 · Fair Work Commission

The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking orders under s418 of the Fair Work Act 2009 to stop industrial action by DOF Australia Pty Ltd. The dispute arose from negotiations for a ne…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd Trading AS Just Sports N Fitness

[2026] FWC 2672 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a casual lifeguard and later a casual duty manager for Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd T/A Just Sports N Fitness from October 2023 to March 2024, then again from December 2024 until his dismissa…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Ginobili Pty Ltd as trustee for The Playbright Family Trust trading as Playbright Early Learning Centre

[2026] FWC 2844 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant and Ginobili Pty Ltd (Playbright Early Learning Centre) disagree about the Applicant's classification level under the Education Services (Teachers) Award 2020. The award was varied to introduce a new classi…

FWC2026

Application by St Vincent’s Private Hospitals Ltd Trading AS St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne

[2026] FWC 2348 · Fair Work Commission

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…

FWC2026

Application by Australian Associated Press Ltd T/A AAP

[2026] FWCA 1985 · Fair Work Commission

Australian Associated Press Ltd T/A AAP sought approval for the Journalists (Australian Associated Press) MEAA Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) supported the agreement as a bar…

FWC2026

Application by Kaefer Integrated Services Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCA 1968 · Fair Work Commission

Kaefer Integrated Services Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the KAEFER Alcoa Site Agreement 2026. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) was a bargaining representative. Several cla…

FWC2026

the Applicant v 360 Personnel Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1818 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a High Reach Forklift Operator for 360 Personnel Pty Ltd at Allied Pinnacle from November 2024 until December 2025. He was offered the role through an advertisement that suggested stable, ongoing …

FWC2026

Application by Refresco Australia Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCA 1891 · Fair Work Commission

Refresco Australia Pty Ltd sought approval for a new enterprise agreement, the REFRESCO AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2026. The agreement would replace several awards: the Manufacturing and Associ…

FWC2026

Application by Norstar Recycling P/L Trading AS Norstar Steel Recyclers

[2026] FWCA 2036 · Fair Work Commission

Norstar Recycling P/L, trading as Norstar Steel Recyclers, applied for approval of the NORSTAR Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering the company and the Australian Workers’ Un…

FWC2026

the Applicant v High Level Recruitment Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3209 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a casual labour hire employee for High Level Recruitment Pty Ltd, trading as Job Connect. In November 2025, he signed a Temporary Assignment Agreement. He was assigned to PFD Food Services, but du…

FWC2026

The Applicant v Catholic Education of Western Australia

[2026] FWC 2669 · Fair Work Commission

The Applicant filed an unfair dismissal application against Catholic Education of Western Australia (CEWA) 82 days after their alleged dismissal on February 17, 2026. CEWA initially was incorrectly named as CEWA Pty Ltd.…

FWC2026

Application by Akzonobel Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCA 1775 · Fair Work Commission

Akzonobel Pty Ltd sought approval for a single enterprise agreement, the AkzoNobel Pty Ltd Sunshine Site Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2026. The United Workers Union (UWU) was the bargaining representative. Some proced…

FWC2026

Application by Mesh And Bar

[2026] FWCA 1944 · Fair Work Commission

Mesh & Bar Pty Limited applied to have its enterprise agreement, the Mesh & Bar Pty Ltd New South Wales Enterprise Agreement 2026, approved. The agreement would apply to employees covered by the Manufacturing and Associa…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v The Marlow Family Trust No3

[2026] FWCFB 227 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, a casual kitchen employee at two venues (Kings Park Tavern and Doonside Hotel) operated by The Marlow Family Trust No3, worked regular shifts since August 2024. On November 14, 2025, he received a text mes…

FWC30 Dec 2025$10,610

Application by the Applicant

[2026] FWC 2909 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was deactivated from Uber's platform in November 2025, following an earlier decision where the Fair Work Commission found his deactivation unfair and ordered his reactivation. Uber argued the Applicant didn…

FWC30 Dec 2025

Application by Trustee Of The Sisters Of Our Lady Of China Trading AS Peakhurst Nursing Home

[2026] FWCA 2038 · Fair Work Commission

The Applicant sought approval for an enterprise agreement, the 'Sisters of Our Lady of China Peakhurst Nursing Home, NSWNMA and HSU New South Wales Branch Enterprise Agreement 2024'. The agreement would cover employees u…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Commonwealth Of Australia As Represented By The Commissioner Of Taxation Trading AS Australian Taxation Office

[2026] FWC 2583 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, represented by the Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union (ASU), filed an application with the Fair Work Commission seeking to resolve a dispute with the Commonwealth of Australi…

FWC30 Dec 2025

Application by Metcash Trading Limited

[2026] FWCA 1769 · Fair Work Commission

Metcash Trading Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a new enterprise agreement, the Metcash Trading Limited Darwin Liquor Distribution and Warehouse Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Shop, Distributi…

FWC30 Dec 2025

Mining and Energy Union (301V) v AGL Macquarie Pty Ltd Trading AS AGL Macquarie

[2026] FWC 2912 · Fair Work Commission

The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) represents four employees—Peter Ellerington, Michael Macleay, Stephen Tomlinson, and Stephen Marskell—who transferred from the Liddell power station to the Bayswater power station in 202…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2580 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, an Uber driver partner, sought an unfair dismissal remedy from Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd after being deactivated from their digital labour platform on November 30, 2020. He lodged the application approximatel…

FWC30 Dec 2025

Application by the Applicant

[2026] FWC 2801 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking an unfair deactivation remedy from Portier Pacific Pty Ltd, alleging he was deactivated from their Uber Eats platform. The company identified itself as the correc…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2579 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, an 'Uber' driver partner, sought an unfair dismissal remedy after his work with Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd concluded on May 4, 2020, when he was deactivated from their digital labour platform. He filed the app…

FWC30 Dec 2025

United Workers' Union (108V) v MSS Security Pty Ltd Trading AS MSS Security

[2026] FWC 1824 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, a Security Officer Level 2 at MSS Security Pty Ltd since June 2012, believes his position should be classified as Security Officer Level 3 and seeks backpay. He raised this dispute through the United Worke…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Portier Pacific Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2577 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought to overturn his deactivation from Portier Pacific Pty Ltd's digital labour platform, which occurred on March 1, 2019. He claimed unfair dismissal after being deactivated from the Uber Eats delivery p…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Highland Whisky Holdings Pty Ltd & Mr Paul Morley and Another

[2026] FWC 3077 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a casual bar attendant at Highland Whisky Holdings Pty Ltd's Salamanca Whiskey Bar from March 2026 until May 2026. In May 2026, the Applicant used the company's 'Deputy' system to indicate his una…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Spark Event Workforce Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1687 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant brought an application under section 394 of the Fair Work Act. The Applicant worked for Spark Event Workforce Pty Ltd as a casual employee. She argued that the Fair Work Commission should not be satisfied w…

FWC30 Dec 2025

Application by Medhealth Pty Limited

[2026] FWC 3115 · Fair Work Commission

Medhealth Pty Limited (the Applicant) sought to vary the redundancy pay of its former employee, the Respondent. The Applicant argued that the Respondent obtained acceptable alternative employment. The Respondent was a Se…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Category 5 Labour Management Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3255 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was employed as a casual Boilermaker by Category 5 Labour Management Pty Ltd from September 2025. On May 3, 2026, he was removed from a BHP project site at BHP’s request. Category 5 stated his employment ha…

FWC29 Dec 2025

the Applicant v National Workplace Safety Services Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1640 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant commenced employment with National Workplace Safety Services Pty Ltd. He was classified as a regular casual employee. the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal claim. The company objected to the jurisdictio…

FWO15 Dec 2025$135,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-12-18-fajloun-motor-group-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Fajloun Motor Group Pty Ltd, which previously operated an Ultra Tune franchise in Yagoona, New South Wales, has been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company employed a worker in an automotive admin…

FWO14 Dec 2025$645,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-12-17-bulmer-farms-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Bulmer Farms Pty Ltd, a vegetable farm in Lindenow, Victoria. The farm allegedly underpaid 28 migrant workers from Kiribati, Timor Leste, and the Solomon Islands…

FWO9 Dec 2025$21,400,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-12-12-utas-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The University of Tasmania signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after identifying more than $21.4 million in underpayments to over 10,000 staff across an 11-year period. Most of the affected sta…

FWO8 Dec 2025$76,387

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-12-11-gami-chicken-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties and back-pay orders against Vanna Taing, Brandon Bui, and Gary Lai, former operators and a human resources employee of a Gami Chicken & Beer franchise outlet ('Gami-Southland') i…

FWC28 Nov 2025

[2025] FWCA 2640

[2025] FWCA 2640 · Fair Work Commission

Hawthorne Civil Pty Ltd sought approval for a Greenfields agreement, the GOLD COAST LIGHT RAIL STAGE 3 PROJECT AGREEMENT, with the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU). The Australian Workers Union…

FWC28 Nov 2025

[2025] FWC 1806

[2025] FWC 1806 · Fair Work Commission

The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) sought a declaration that bargaining with Ulan West Operations Pty Ltd for an enterprise agreement covering Deputies at the Ulan West…

FWC28 Nov 2025

[2025] FWCFB 264

[2025] FWCFB 264 · Fair Work Commission

The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) sought an intractable bargaining declaration from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) regarding an enterprise agreement for Deputies emplo…

FWO22 Nov 2025$1,900,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-11-25-queensland-university-of-technology-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has paid over $1.9 million to 433 staff members who were underpaid. The underpayments occurred at campuses in Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, across five faculties. Aff…

FWO15 Nov 2025$7,512

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-11-18-harmans-food-group-and-harman-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Ilhan Harman, the former sole director of Harmans Food Group Pty Ltd, which operated kebab shops ('Hero Kebab and Café') in central Queensland, has been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The penalty rela…

FWC29 Oct 2025

[2025] FWCFB 231

[2025] FWCFB 231 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was employed by the Tamworth Dementia Respite Service Inc (TDRS) from March 2021 as Managing Coordinator of Operations. By April 2025, the TDRS faced financial difficulties, including unpaid superannuation …

FWO22 Sept 2025$6,600,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-09-25-the-university-of-wollongong-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The University of Wollongong signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman and will complete more than $6.6 million in payments, including interest and superannuation, to 5,340 underpaid staff. Most affe…

FWO16 Sept 2025$34,650

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-09-19-ella-group-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, and its sole director, the Respondent. This followed their failure to comply with a Complianc…

FWO16 Sept 2025$48,500

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-09-19-mccrystal-agricultural-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

McCrystal Agricultural Services Pty Ltd, a Queensland labour hire business and sweet potato farm, and its sole director Russell McCrystal, have been penalised for unlawfully deducting pay from migrant employees. The Fair…

FWC30 Aug 2025

[2025] FWC 2370

[2025] FWC 2370 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought a remedy for unfair deactivation from Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (RP), which operates the Uber Driver App. RP argued the Applicant wasn't protected from unfair deactivation because he didn’t work through…

FWC29 Aug 2025

[2025] FWCFB 139

[2025] FWCFB 139 · Fair Work Commission

Qube Offshore Services Pty Ltd and the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) were bargaining for an enterprise agreement to cover around seven employees who work on a floating liquified natural gas facility, the Prelude, offsh…

FWC29 July 2025

[2025] FWC 1976

[2025] FWC 1976 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, a Principle Technical Specialist at Intersystems Australia Pty Ltd, requested to work from home two days a week, citing caring responsibilities for his children and work-life balance. The company, which op…

FWC28 June 2025

[2025] FWC 1529

[2025] FWC 1529 · Fair Work Commission

Erin Henderson was dismissed from her position at Woolworths Group Limited on March 5, 2025, following a period of absence related to a worker's compensation claim. She initially filed an unfair dismissal application wit…

FWO17 June 2025$2,788

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-06-20-hay-and-miller-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Amanda Hay and Suzanne Miller, former operators of 'The Pantry at Corrimal' restaurant in Wollongong, NSW. The action relates to alleged underpayment and failure to …

FWO16 June 2025$220,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-06-19-sunshine-coast-frac-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting inspections of 34 fast food outlets, restaurants, and cafés in Noosa Heads, Noosaville, and Tewantin, Sunshine Coast. The inspections began on June 18, 2025. They aim to check for un…

FWO1 June 2025$11,874

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-06-04-my-big-fat-greek-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Big Fat Greek (Belmore) Pty Ltd and its sole director, the Respondent. The company, which previously operated a fast food outlet in Belmore, Sydney, allegedly un…

FWC29 May 2025

[2025] FWC 1336

[2025] FWC 1336 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was dismissed from Orientile Pty Ltd on 28 February 2025, after 15 years of employment. Orientile, a small business selling imported tiles with 9 employees, claimed the dismissal was a genuine redundancy du…

FWC29 May 2025

[2025] FWC 1177

[2025] FWC 1177 · Fair Work Commission

The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) applied for entry permits for Joshua Thompson and Dylan Howard, who are employed as an organiser and Civil and Regional Construction Co-Ordinator respective…

FWO9 May 2025$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-05-12-veens-ligitation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Veens Group Pty Ltd, a housing construction company based in Harrington Park, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compl…

FWC29 Apr 2025$8,400

[2025] FWC 1126

[2025] FWC 1126 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was a casual receptionist at J.F.B. Investments Pty Ltd (Spoilers Relaxation Centre) from around mid-2009 until her dismissal on September 12, 2024. She worked regular hours and earned approximately $18,200…

FWC28 Apr 2025

[2025] FWCFB 82

[2025] FWCFB 82 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, a teacher at Sacred Heart Primary School Pymble, requested a flexible work arrangement to return from parental leave. She sought to work part-time in term 1 and continue in term 2, initially not returning …

FWC28 Apr 2025

[2025] FWC 317

[2025] FWC 317 · Fair Work Commission

Elizabeth Naden (Applicant), a teacher and Religious Education Coordinator at a Catholic school, sought a determination regarding her return to work from parental leave. She requested a part-time arrangement working thre…

FWC28 Apr 2025

[2025] FWC 866

[2025] FWC 866 · Fair Work Commission

The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) sought a regulated labour hire arrangement order under the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning Skilled Workforce Solutions (NSW) Pty Ltd (Skilled) and Mt Arthur Coal Pty Limited (BHP). Skilled…

FWC29 Mar 2025

[2024] FWCFB 451

[2024] FWCFB 451 · Fair Work Commission

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…

FWC29 Mar 2025

[2025] FWCFB 53

[2025] FWCFB 53 · Fair Work Commission

The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) sought regulated labour hire arrangement orders under the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning CoreStaff NSW Pty Ltd and Skilled Workforce Solutions (NSW) Pty Ltd. These companies supply labour…

FWC26 Feb 2025

[2023] FWCFB 176

[2023] FWCFB 176 · Fair Work Commission

The United Workers Union (UWU), Australian Education Union (AEU), and Independent Education Union of Australia (IEU) jointly applied for a supported bargaining authorisation under the Fair Work Act 2009. This authorisati…

FWO14 Feb 2025$179,221

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-17-klm-gupta-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

the Applicant and Loveleen Gupta were penalized for underpaying four migrant workers at two United Petroleum-branded outlets in Sandy Bay and Kingston, Tasmania, between December 2020 and February 2021. The workers, incl…

FWC30 Jan 2025

Stage 3 decision [2024] FWCFB 150

[2024] FWCFB 150 · Fair Work Commission

The Health Services Union (HSU) and Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) applied to vary three modern awards: Aged Care Award 2010, Nurses Award 2020, and Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Service…

FWC29 Jan 2025

[2025] FWC 78

[2025] FWC 78 · Fair Work Commission

Rose Nagy worked as a casual labour hire worker with Workforce Recruitment Labour Services Pty Ltd, then transitioned to ProQuest Recruitment Pty Ltd. She was assigned to Central HealthCare (later Sigma HealthCare) for a…

FWC29 Jan 2025

[2025] FWCFB 13

[2025] FWCFB 13 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was dismissed from his role as a Numerical Modeller at KCB Australia Pty Ltd on 21 June 2024, due to alleged performance issues. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease on 17 July 2024, shortly after his …

FWO20 Jan 2025$127,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-01-23-rj-cornish-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

R J Cornish & Co. Pty Ltd, a fruit grower in Cobram and Muckatah, Victoria, made unlawful wage deductions totaling $126,859 from the wages of 112 employees between July 2017 and June 2024. The deductions were for power l…

FWO13 Jan 2025$900,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-01-16-navasardyan-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

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 …

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