General Protections
Cases under the Fair Work Act general protections provisions — adverse action, workplace rights, and discrimination claims.
100 general protections 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.
Application by Early Learning Association Australia Inc. Trading AS Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA)
[2026] FWC 1975 · Fair Work Commission
Early Learning Association Australia Inc. (ELAA) applied to extend a single interest employer authorisation. The application relates to case B2024/235. The Fair Work Commission was considering this application. The Commi…
the Applicant v Leap Support Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1932 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning her unfair dismissal from Leap Support Services Pty Ltd. The specifics of the dismissal and the reasons behind it are not detailed in the provid…
the Applicant v Murray Zircon Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1979 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Murray Zircon Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission heard an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. the Commissioner presided over the case. The document indicates this is a decis…
Application by The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union re Hilton Foods Australia —Heathwood,Application by The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union re Hilton Foods Australia —Heathwood
[2026] FWC 1891 · Fair Work Commission
The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union applied for a regulated labour hire arrangement order concerning AWX Labour Hire Pty Ltd and Hilton Foods Australia Pty Ltd. The application relates to work performed at Hil…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 1980 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a dismissal and related to previous applications concerning the same dismissal. Somerville Retail Services Pty Ltd was the respo…
the Applicant v Priceline Knox
[2026] FWC 1949 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Priceline Knox. The matter concerns a dispute related to a contract of employment and entitlements under the National Employment Standards (NES) or a safety net contractual entitle…
the Applicant v Eventful Supports Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1986 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission seeking an unfair dismissal remedy from Eventful Supports Pty Ltd. She filed her application four days beyond the standard time limit. The Fair Work Commiss…
the Applicant v ALDI Foods Pty Ltd as General Partner of ALDI Stores (A Limited Partnership)
[2026] FWC 1987 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against ALDI Foods Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered whether ALDI had a valid reason for dismissing the Applicant and whether the dismissal w…
Application by Specialty Packaging Group Pty Ltd Trading AS Opal Specialty Packaging
[2026] FWCA 1295 · Fair Work Commission
Specialty Packaging Group Pty Ltd, trading as Opal Specialty Packaging, applied for approval of the Specialty Packaging (Victoria) Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the graphic arts industry. t…
the Applicant v Telus Health (Australia) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1958 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought a claim against Telus Health (Australia) Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered an application to deal with contraventions involving her dismissal. the Deputy President heard the case. The doc…
the Applicant v Karimbla Constructions Services (NSW) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCFB 127 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed by Karimbla Constructions Services (NSW) Pty Ltd on 11 August 2025. She promptly filed an unfair dismissal application the following day. That application was dismissed on 7 November 2025 due …
the Applicant v Best & Less Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 1963 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Best & Less Pty Limited. The Fair Work Commission considered an application to deal with contraventions involving her dismissal. Deputy President Beaumont heard the case. The docum…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWC 2895 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers’ Union of Australia applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application relates to the Commission’s power to make road transport minimum standards orders, employee-like worker minimum standards ord…
Application by Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (006N)
[2026] FWC 1422 · Fair Work Commission
The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding a regulated labour hire arrangement order. This application concerned Drake Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Drake …
Jung Hong v Green Drake Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Grey Unit Trust Trading AS Grey Farming
[2026] FWC 1934 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Green Drake Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Grey Unit Trust Trading AS Grey Farming. The matter concerned whether the Applicant was dismissed. the Commissioner heard the application.
Application/Notification by Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (139V)
[2026] FWC 1984 · Fair Work Commission
The Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU) applied to the Fair Work Commission for consent to alter eligibility rules. This application related to s 158 of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. …
Application by Interstate Enterprises Pty Ltd Trading AS Tecside
[2026] FWCA 687 · Fair Work Commission
Interstate Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as Tecside, sought approval of a new enterprise agreement, the Tecside Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the building, metal and civil construction indus…
Mining and Energy Union (301V) v Fitzroy Coal Management Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1988 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) brought a claim against Fitzroy Coal Management Pty Ltd. The dispute relates to matters arising under the Fitzroy Mining Operations Enterprise Agreement 2025 and the National Employment …
the Applicant v Border Inn Bacchas Marsh Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1948 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a dismissal. The case involved Border Inn Bacchas Marsh Pty Ltd. The Commission noted the application was incomplete and related to a dismissal …
the Applicant v Monkey Magic Bar Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1933 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee, brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning their dismissal from Monkey Magic Bar Pty Ltd. The Commission's decision, delivered on May 28, 2026, was made by Deputy President …
Alija Halkic v Dsv Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1947 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Dsv Australia Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission, comprised of Deputy President O’Neill, heard the case. The decision number is U2026/3120. The d…
the Applicant v K J B Building Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1978 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced an application to the Fair Work Commission seeking a remedy for unfair dismissal. He worked for K J B Building Services Pty Ltd. The application was filed out of time.
the Applicant v Cirrus AG Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1982 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an unfair dismissal remedy from Cirrus AG Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered an application for an extension of time regarding this remedy. The details of the circumstances leading to the d…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 1966 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant lodged an application on 7 March 2026 seeking an unfair deactivation remedy against Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd trading as Uber. The application was made under the gig worker deactivation provisions of the Fair …
the Applicant v Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCFB 129 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as an Uber driver engaged by Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd. On 21 September 2025, he was deactivated from the Uber digital labour platform. He applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair deactivation …
the Applicant v Uber Australia Holdings Pty Ltd Trading AS Uber Australia
[2026] FWC 1936 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Uber Australia Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as Uber Australia. The Fair Work Commission was asked to consider the circumstances of her dismissal. D…
Variation on the Commission’s own initiative – gender undervaluation – priority awards review,Variation on the Commission’s own initiative – gender undervaluation – priority awards review
[2026] FWCFB 126 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is undertaking a review of gender undervaluation in certain modern awards. This decision, [2026] FWCFB 126, relates to a variation initiated by the Commission itself. The review covers the …
the Applicant v Gasmak Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 1931 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Gasmak Pty Limited. The Fair Work Commission has not provided details regarding the events leading to the dismissal. The decision was made by De…
Application by Brolec (Qld) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1375 · Fair Work Commission
Brolec (Qld) Pty Ltd, an electrical contracting business, applied for approval of an enterprise agreement. The agreement is between the company and the CEPU Electrical Division Queensland. The agreement covers the period…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 1983 · Fair Work Commission
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding a proposed protected action ballot for employees of Acciona M&E Pty Ltd. The application concerned the building, metal and …
the Applicant v Revolutions Gym Pty. Ltd.
[2026] FWC 1968 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Revolutions Gym Pty. Ltd. The matter concerns an application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal. the Commissioner heard the application. The document indicates this is…
the Applicant v Somerville Retail Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1985 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an extension of time to file an application under section 365 of the Fair Work Act. Somerville Retail Services Pty Ltd was the respondent. The application was delayed by 680 days.
the Applicant v CorePlus Brighton Pty Ltd & the Respondent
[2026] FWC 1954 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a dismissal. The application related to contraventions involving her dismissal. The Fair Work Commission case number was C2025/12576. CorePlus B…
Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWC 1955 · Fair Work Commission
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (the Union) applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a case, B2026/252. The U…
Application by CFMEU (105N)
[2026] FWCA 1400 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission considered an application regarding the Dominion Global Pty Ltd and CFMEU Agreement 2024. Deputy President Bell heard the application. The agreement relates to the building, metal and civil const…
Application by Armest Pty Ltd Trading AS Miles Witt Partnership
[2026] FWCA 1390 · Fair Work Commission
Armest Pty Ltd, trading as Miles Witt Partnership, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Seventh-day Adventist Conference Campsites Support Staff Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employee…
Application by Transport Workers' Union of Australia & Australian Road Transport Industrial Organization re fuel cost recovery
[2026] FWCFB 131 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia and the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organization applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a road transport contractual chain order relating to fuel…
the Applicant v Asuria People Services Pty Limited
[2026] FWCFB 128 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, also known as Kenny Ha, appealed a Fair Work Commission decision. The original decision was made by Deputy President Cross on 17 April 2026, in matter number C2025/9708. The appeal was heard by Deputy Pres…
the Applicant v Bbq King Melbourne Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1950 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Bbq King Melbourne Pty Ltd. The Deputy President Masson dismissed the application under section 399A of the Fair Work Act 2009. The document ind…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2026] FWC 895 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers’ Union of Australia applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application relates to minimum standards orders and road transport contractual chain orders under Chapter 3A of the Fair Work Act 2009. T…
Application by Levent Painting Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1399 · Fair Work Commission
Levent Painting Pty Ltd applied for approval of an enterprise agreement. The Fair Work Commission was considering the application. Deputy President O'Keeffe was involved in the decision. The enterprise agreement covers e…
Application by JBS Australia Pty Limited Trading AS D.R. Johnston Group
[2026] FWC 1957 · Fair Work Commission
JBS Australia Pty Limited, trading as D.R. Johnston Group, applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a variation to redundancy pay. Commissioner Sloan heard the application. The industry is the meat …
Aldi Foods Pty Limited As General Partner Of Aldi Stores (A Limited Partnership) Trading AS Aldi Stores v Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (006N) & United Workers' Union (108V) and Others
[2026] FWCFB 134 · Fair Work Commission
Aldi Foods Pty Limited appealed decisions made by a Fair Work Commissioner regarding multiple matters (AG2024/4407, AG2025/972, and AG2025/111). The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association and the United Work…
the Applicant v IDK Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCFB 133 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an appeal against a Fair Work Commission decision made by the Commissioner. The original decision concerned a matter number U2025/13472. The appeal was heard by Deputy President Slevin. The case inv…
the Applicant v Westpac Banking Corporation
[2026] FWCFB 92 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant appealed interlocutory decisions and a decision made by the Commissioner in February 2026. The original case involved the Applicant and Westpac Banking Corporation. The appeal concerned transcript issues an…
Application by Timber Furnishing and Textiles Union (302V) for an Entry Permit for Han Thi Ngoc Le
[2026] FWC 1944 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant applied for an entry permit to enter a workplace. The Fair Work Commission considered the application, which related to a variation to right of entry permits following a withdrawal from an amalgamated organ…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWC 2438 · Fair Work Commission
In August 2024, the Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged three applications with the Fair Work Commission seeking minimum standards orders for gig-economy and road transport workers. Two applications (MS202…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2025] FWCFB 58 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications with the Fair Work Commission (MS2024/1 to MS2024/4) seeking minimum standards orders for employee-like workers and road transport workers, and a r…
Application by Kimberley David Burton
[2026] FWC 1956 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned an unfair deactivation remedy. Deputy President O'Keeffe heard the application. The document indicates this is a decision, dated May 28, 2026, …
the Applicant v Community Solutions Group Ltd
[2026] FWC 1940 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Community Solutions Group Ltd. The Fair Work Commission was asked to deal with contraventions involving her dismissal. Deputy President O’Keeffe heard the case. The decision refere…
Application by Sunbeam Foods Pty Ltd Trading AS Sunbeam Foods
[2026] FWCA 1377 · Fair Work Commission
Sunbeam Foods Pty Ltd, trading as Sunbeam Foods, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Metal & Electrical Trades Employees Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the food, beverage…
Application by Ngurratjuta/Pmara Ntjarra Aboriginal Corporation
[2026] FWCA 1372 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission considered an application regarding the approval of an enterprise agreement. The agreement is for the Ngurratjuta/Pmara Ntjarra Aboriginal Corporation. The agreement covers the period from 2026 t…
the Applicant v The Trustee For The MTM Trust
[2026] FWC 1886 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an extension of time to file an unfair dismissal application. The Trustee For The MTM Trust was the respondent. the Commissioner heard the application. The decision relates to an application for an e…
Application by United Workers' Union (108V)
[2026] FWC 1922 · Fair Work Commission
The United Workers' Union applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding a proposed protected action ballot for employees of Peerless Holdings Pty Ltd. The ballot relates to a dispute concerning workplace matters. Deputy …
the Applicant v Myer Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1927 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought to file an application with the Fair Work Commission. The application was lodged eight days beyond the time limit. Myer Pty Ltd did not oppose the application but requested that the time limit be ext…
Application by CFMEU - Construction and General Division, South Australia Divisional Branch (105N-SA1) for an Entry Permit for the Applicant
[2026] FWC 1928 · Fair Work Commission
The CFMEU, Construction and General Division, South Australia Divisional Branch, applied for an entry permit for the Applicant under section 512 of the Fair Work Act. The application related to a construction site. The D…
the Applicant v BG&E Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 1939 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with BG&E Pty Limited. The Fair Work Commission heard an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. the Deputy President presided over the case. The decision references the Variation o…
Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWC 1937 · Fair Work Commission
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (the Union) applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a case, B2026/338. The U…
Pawitar Kaur v Opal Packaging Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Opal Converting
[2026] FWC 1924 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Opal Packaging Australia Pty Ltd Trading As Opal Converting. The Fair Work Commission received an application under section 65B of the Fair Work Act. The Deputy President dismissed…
Application by Monadelphous Electrical & Instrumentation Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1387 · Fair Work Commission
Monadelphous Electrical & Instrumentation Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the electrical contracting industry. the Deputy President made the decision.
the Applicant v Grimshaw Architects Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1941 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a dismissal. The details of the dismissal and the specific contraventions are not detailed in the provided text. the Commissioner heard the case…
Carly Welburn v Peninsula Health
[2026] FWC 1921 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee of Peninsula Health, brought an application to the Fair Work Commission regarding an unfair dismissal. The details of the dismissal and the reasons behind it are not provided in the available t…
the Applicant v The Respondent
[2026] FWC 1925 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission. The application sought an extension of time. Deputy President Clancy heard the application.
the Applicant v Burswood Nominees Ltd
[2026] FWC 1863 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for Burswood Nominees Ltd. The Fair Work Commission heard an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The decision references a previous case, Alan Geoffrey Bond v Carbridge Pty Ltd. The Deputy Pr…
Application by Estia Investments Pty Limited Trading AS Estia Health
[2026] FWC 1881 · Fair Work Commission
Estia Investments Pty Limited, trading as Estia Health, applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application relates to instruments covering a new employer and transferring employees. the Commissioner heard the applicati…
the Applicant v Tunnelling Solutions Pty Ltd & the Respondent and Another
[2026] FWC 1914 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought a case against Tunnelling Solutions Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the Applicant was dismissed. The case number was C2026/1366.
Application by Cardtronics Australasia Pty Ltd Trading AS Ncr Atleos
[2026] FWCA 1363 · Fair Work Commission
Cardtronics Australasia Pty Ltd, trading as NCR Atleos, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the NCR Atleos Australia Field Service Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the business…
Application by Alliance Airlines Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 1657 · Fair Work Commission
Alliance Airlines Pty Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a variation of redundancy pay. the Commissioner heard the application. The case number was C2026/2742.
the Applicant v Engaged Support Services & Ess Behaviour Specialists
[2026] FWC 1895 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought a claim against Engaged Support Services and Ess Behaviour Specialists. The Fair Work Commission was asked to deal with contraventions involving her dismissal. the Commissioner heard the case. No fu…
CFMEU - Construction and General Division, Queensland Northern Territory Divisional Branch (105N-QLD) v C&H Acquisition Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1898 · Fair Work Commission
The CFMEU - Construction and General Division, Queensland Northern Territory Divisional Branch, brought an application to the Fair Work Commission regarding a dismissal. The case involved C&H Acquisition Pty Ltd. The Dep…
Application by Bashir Vahedi
[2026] FWC 1918 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair deactivation remedy. The specifics of the application are not detailed in the provided text. The Commission notes several related cases were considered in r…
Application by Gordon Brothers Industries Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1359 · Fair Work Commission
Gordon Brothers Industries Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Metal Trades Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. The Fair Work Commission was consideri…
the Applicant v Australian Livestock Farms Pty Ltd and others
[2026] FWC 1913 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission. The case concerned an application under section 365 of the Fair Work Act. The Fair Work Commission found there was no dismissal in this case.
the Applicant v The General Gumala Foundation Trust
[2026] FWC 1916 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving her dismissal. The General Gumala Foundation Trust was the respondent. The Commission considered a jurisdictional objec…
the Applicant v Qantas Airways Limited
[2026] FWC 1911 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought a claim against Qantas Airways Limited. The dispute concerned his classification and rate of pay. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the matter arose under an enterprise agreement. The rele…
Application by West Australian Ballet Company Trading AS West Australian Ballet
[2026] FWCA 1358 · Fair Work Commission
The West Australian Ballet Company Trading As West Australian Ballet applied for approval of the West Australian Ballet Dancers’ Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2027. The Commissioner considered the application. The agreemen…
Sydney Trains v Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWC 1912 · Fair Work Commission
Sydney Trains and the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia were involved in a dispute. The dispute concerned matters arising under the Sydne…
Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia Incorporated v United Workers’ Union
[2026] FCAFC 62 · Federal Court
The Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia (AEAWA) applied to be registered as an organisation under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The United Workers' Union (UWU) applied to have that r…
Peymani v Posh N Polished Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 560 · Federal Court
Lida Peymani was employed by Posh N Polished Pty Ltd as a salon manager and cosmetic tattooist from September 2024, on a salary of $81,000 plus commission. In May 2025, she sent her employer a written proposal requesting…
Rogers v McDonald’s Australia Ltd
[2026] FCA 542 · Federal Court
A class action was filed in the Federal Court of Australia in 2023 on behalf of current and former managers at corporate-owned and franchisee-owned McDonald's restaurants. The claim covers the period 6 December 2017 to 3…
Decision [2025] FWCFB 74
[2025] FWCFB 74 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission's Expert Panel, constituted under s 620(1D) of the Fair Work Act 2009, conducted a self-initiated review into gender-based undervaluation of work across five modern awards. The review was trigger…
[2026] FWC 515
[2026] FWC 515 · Fair Work Commission
Shane Stephens commenced an unfair dismissal claim against Citic Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd in September 2025, seeking reinstatement. The case involved a drug test failure and concerns about the chain of custody o…
[2026] FWC 347
[2026] FWC 347 · Fair Work Commission
Brayden Dale-McCormick was dismissed from Sleepeezee Bedding Australia Pty Ltd after a roadside drug test revealed cannabis in his system. Dale-McCormick admitted to using cannabis over the weekend prior to returning to …
[2026] FWC 434
[2026] FWC 434 · Fair Work Commission
Cassandra Cooke, a First Officer (pilot) with 27 years of service at National Jet Express Pty Ltd, was dismissed after allegedly making disparaging comments about a colleague, Wayne Ovens, to a work colleague, Victoria P…
[2026] FWC 298
[2026] FWC 298 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant was employed by Tru Ninja Pty Ltd as a part-time Supervisor and Administrator from June 2024 to October 2025. She was dismissed for serious misconduct related to her handling of bereavement leave following …
[2026] FWC 512
[2026] FWC 512 · Fair Work Commission
Eric Jordan was dismissed from Pacific National Services Pty Ltd on 26 May 2025. The company alleges he performed Nazi salutes at Mittagong Railway Station on 6 March 2025, breaching workplace policies and damaging the c…
Turner v Chandler Macleod Group Limited (Costs)
[2026] FCA 458 · Federal Court
the Applicant, who represented himself (a litigant in person), brought proceedings against Chandler Macleod Group Limited under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). After the substantive matter was resolved, Chandler Macleod ap…
Paulsen v City of Hobart
[2026] FCA 462 · Federal Court
Paulsen brought a general protections court application against the City of Hobart under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). The application was not filed within the statutory time limit set by the Act. Paulsen applied for an …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-04-17-hamze-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, the former sole director and part-owner of Lortoc No. 60 Pty Ltd, has been penalised $22,017 by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company previously operated a café called ‘Hakuna Ma’Coffee’ and a …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-04-17-drew-and-schofer-cn-penalty-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Drew and Schofer Real Estate Pty Ltd, a Sydney real estate agency, and its director, the Respondent, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Compliance Notice…
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-2026-04-09-mua-gill-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Jason Gill, a member of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), threatened a colleague in 2021 at Fremantle Harbour. The colleague was crossing a picket line during a dispute between the MUA and Qube Ports Pty Ltd. Gill s…
Fair Work Ombudsman v New Switch Electrical Pty Ltd (Extension of Time)
[2026] FCA 390 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman filed a notice of appeal in the Federal Court of Australia and then applied for orders relating to how that notice could be served on the respondent, New Switch Electrical Pty Ltd. Specifically, t…
Fair Work Ombudsman v Gill (Kwinana Bulk Jetty Case) (Penalty)
[2026] FCA 379 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman brought a penalty proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia against the Respondent following findings that the Respondent had contravened sections 343, 346 and 348 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Ct…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-31-the-ella-group-nsw-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, and its sole director, Louise Ramona Yaacoubian. They failed to comply with a Compliance Noti…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-31-angel-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, the former operator of Angel Smash Worx in Gosford, NSW, has been penalised $17,502 by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into breaches of pay slip laws…
Reeve v Fair Work Commission
[2026] FCA 368 · Federal Court
The Applicant brought an interlocutory application in the Federal Court of Australia seeking the recusal of a decision-maker at the Fair Work Commission. The Applicant argued that there was either actual bias or apprehen…
FWO v Salem Hamze
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/salem-hamze/2026-03-26 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against the Applicant. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide payslips. The case was heard on 26 March 2026.
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-26-warwick-institute-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Warwick Institute of Australia Pty Ltd, its director the Respondent, and former finance manager a co-worker. They are accused of allegedly requiring a Brazilian …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-25-veens-group-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against Veens Group Pty Ltd, a housing construction company in Harrington Park, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. This followed a failure to comply with a Compliance…