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.
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…
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…
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…
[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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
[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 …
[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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
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…
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…
[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 …
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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
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 …
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
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…
[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…
[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…
[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 …
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
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…
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…
[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 …
[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…
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…
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 …
the Applicant v Eden Ritchie Recruitment Pty Ltd & Queensland Corrective Services
[2025] FWC 3734 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought a claim against Eden Ritchie Recruitment Pty Ltd and Queensland Corrective Services. The claim related to a casual labour hire arrangement. the Applicant worked for Queensland Corrective Services th…
the Applicant v Affinity Nursing Recruitment Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 1999 · Fair Work Commission
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-12-06-melotte-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant and her husband operated Hotel Frangos and Café Koukla in Daylesford, Victoria. They deliberately underpaid 97 staff a total of $321,202 between May 2017 and July 2019. The underpaid workers included 15 jun…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-11-26-chatime-franchisor-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Chatime Australia Pty Ltd, a franchisor of Chatime bubble tea stores, and its managing director, Chen 'Charlley' Zhao. Between August and December 2016, employees at 19 Chatime stores…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-09-18-om-shiva-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Om Shiva Foods Pty Ltd, trading as Wulagi Supermarket in Darwin, and its sole director Vinay Madasu, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into und…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-09-17-lamattina-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
A & G Lamattina & Sons Pty Ltd, a celery producer based in Boneo, Victoria, has been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court for underpaying three migrant employees. The employees, who held bridging visas and s…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-08-09-ella-group-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for assistance f…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-08-01-south-east-melbourne-food-outlets-wages-recoveries-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 32 food businesses in south-east Melbourne, including venues in Bentleigh, Carnegie, and Clayton. These inspections followed intelligence from various sources, including anonymous rep…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-07-09-cfmeu-yatala-prison-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and three officials, the Applicant, Travis Brook, and Desmond Savage, have been penalised for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Adelaide. The site …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-07-04-sunshine-coast-frac-recoveries-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 21 food outlets in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, including restaurants and cafes in Noosa Shire. Inspections were prompted by reports. Investigations found 13 businesses (68%) breac…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-06-26-acug-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
A.C.U.G. (NSW) Pty Ltd and A.C.U.G. (SA) Pty Ltd, part of the Australian Container Unloading Group (ACUG), have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman. They failed to pay minimum hourly rates…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-06-13-newcastle-frac-recoveries-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 43 food outlets in Newcastle, New South Wales, following anonymous reports. The inspections focused on fast food, restaurant, and café businesses. Investigations found breaches of wor…