Modern Award Variations
Fair Work Commission decisions to vary or interpret modern award terms.
100 modern award variations 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.
B.M.D. Constructions Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (No 4)
[2026] FCA 1037 · Federal Court
B.M.D. Constructions Pty Ltd sought to strike out paragraphs in a defence filed by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) regarding alleged breaches of the Fair Work Act and the Competition and C…
Transport Workers’ Union of Australia v Qantas Airways Limited (Administration Extension Application)
[2026] FCA 1013 · Federal Court
The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) brought proceedings against Qantas Airways Limited and Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd regarding an unlawful outsourcing decision made in late 2020. Following a lengthy legal process, in…
the Applicant v Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (No 4)
[2026] FCA 967 · Federal Court
This case, Gall v Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (No 4), concerns a class action lawsuit brought before the Federal Court of Australia. The Applicant, Mr Gall, and other employees of Domino’s franchisees alleged that…
the Applicant v WS Remedial Group (NSW) Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 968 · Federal Court
Matthew Jackson commenced proceedings against WS Remedial Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, Sharn Piper, and Waterstop Solutions (NSW) Pty Ltd alleging adverse action, breach of contract, and other workplace-related issues following …
the Applicant v Fair Work Ombudsman
[2026] FCAFC 92 · Federal Court
the Applicant appealed decisions made against him regarding Foot & Thai Massage Pty Ltd (FTM), a massage business he directed. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) initially found FTM and the Respondent had contravened the Fair…
DP World (Fremantle) Ltd v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union
[2026] FCA 944 · Federal Court
DP World (Fremantle) Ltd proposed relocating quay crane drivers from the crane cabin to a remote desk, allowing them to operate cranes using joysticks and driver assist features. This project, known as the Remote Quay Cr…
the Applicant v Peabody Energy Australia PCI Mine Management Pty Ltd (Leave to Appeal)
[2026] FCA 921 · Federal Court
The Applicant sought leave to amend her originating application and statement of claim in a proceeding relating to alleged adverse action by Peabody Energy Australia PCI Mine Management Pty Ltd and related entities. The …
the Applicant v Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd (Liability)
[2026] FCA 891 · Federal Court
the Applicant, a concert pianist, commenced legal action against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and the Respondent, the MSO's Chief Operating Officer. This followed the Applicant making statements about Israel co…
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 Beiler Constructions Pty Ltd as trustee for Fox Trading Trust
[2026] FCA 734 · Federal Court
the Applicant, a carpenter apprentice employed by Beiler Constructions Pty Ltd, brought claims against the company and its director, alleging sexual harassment and underpayment of wages. She also claimed adverse action r…
the Applicant v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 679 · Federal Court
the Applicant, a casual trolley collector for Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd, was terminated on February 9, 2024. He alleges his termination and prior treatment were unlawful under various discrimination and workpl…
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 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…
Application by Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1401 · Fair Work Commission
Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd, a company in the cement and concrete products industry, sought approval of an enterprise agreement. The agreement covers tipper drivers in the Eastern Region, specifically the Cent…
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 …
Application by Victorian Rail Track Trading AS VicTrack
[2026] FWCA 1407 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission considered an application regarding the approval of the VicTrack Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2029. VicTrack, a rail industry organisation, sought approval for the agreement. The Commissioner hear…
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 Inghams Enterprises Pty Limited Trading AS Inghams Enterprises
[2026] FWCA 1405 · Fair Work Commission
Inghams Enterprises Pty Limited, trading as Inghams Enterprises, sought approval of the Inghams Enterprises (South Australia Processing and Distribution) Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the p…
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 …
Application by Beach Energy Limited
[2026] FWCA 1406 · Fair Work Commission
Beach Energy Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Beach Energy Otway Operations (Maintenance Technicians) Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the oil and gas industry. …
Application by Cranbourne Pakenham Racing Club Inc
[2026] FWCA 1388 · Fair Work Commission
Cranbourne Pakenham Racing Club Inc applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a single-enterprise agreement called the Southside Racing Pakenham Racecourse Agreement 2026–2028. The application was assigned case…
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…
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 …
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 Fremantle Freight & Storage Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1974 · Fair Work Commission
Fremantle Freight & Storage Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026. the Commissioner considered the application. The agreement relates to employees in the storage services industry.
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…
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…
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 Indigo Shire Council
[2026] FWCA 1395 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission considered an application regarding the Indigo Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2028. The agreement was submitted for approval. the Commissioner heard the application. The agreement cove…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWC 3470 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications seeking minimum standards orders for employee-like workers and road transport workers, plus a road transport contractual chain order. Menulog Pty L…
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 CFMEU (105N)
[2026] FWCA 1354 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission considered an application regarding the proposed enterprise agreement between Newgen Glass & Aluminium Pty Ltd and the CFMEU (Victorian Construction and General Division) for subcontractors in cl…
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…
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 Cubis Systems Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1370 · Fair Work Commission
Cubis Systems Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Narangba Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. the Commissioner considered…
Application by Eletech Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1374 · Fair Work Commission
Eletech Pty Ltd, an electrical contracting business, applied for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026–2028. The Fair Work Commission considered the application. the Commissioner made the decision. The agreement cove…
Application by CFMEU (105N)
[2026] FWCA 1371 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission considered an application regarding the approval of an enterprise agreement. The agreement is between Steelfinne Fabrications Unit Trust t/as Steelfinne Fabrications Pty Ltd and the CFMEU (Victor…
Application by Coca Cola Europacific Partners Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1294 · Fair Work Commission
Coca Cola Europacific Partners Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Victorian Distribution Centre Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the food, beverages, and tobacco m…
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…
Application by Qube Forestry Pty Ltd Trading AS Qube Forestry
[2026] FWCA 1386 · Fair Work Commission
Qube Forestry Pty Ltd, trading as Qube Forestry, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Tasmania Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the timber and paper products industry. the C…
Application by Phe Hv And Switchboards Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1910 · Fair Work Commission
Phe HV and Switchboards Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of an enterprise agreement. The agreement covers employees in the electrical contracting industry. the Commissioner heard the application.
Application by Honeywell Limited
[2026] FWCA 1366 · Fair Work Commission
Honeywell Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a new enterprise agreement. The agreement covers technicians in Victoria and is with the HBS Technicians Victoria and ETU. The proposed agreement woul…
Application by Meercroft Care Inc
[2026] FWCA 1368 · Fair Work Commission
Meercroft Care Inc, a health and welfare services provider, sought approval of its Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2026. The agreement was submitted for consideration. the Deputy President was involved in the decision. T…
Application by Legeneering Services Pty Ltd Trading AS Legeneering
[2026] FWCA 1357 · Fair Work Commission
Legeneering Services Pty Ltd, trading as Legeneering, sought approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the oil and gas industry. the Commissioner considered the application. The agreeme…
Application by Programmed Facility Management Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1362 · Fair Work Commission
Programmed Facility Management Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Western Australia Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Fair Work Commission considered the application. the Commissioner heard the application. The agreement c…
Application by Sorbent Paper Company Pty Ltd Trading AS Sorbent Paper
[2026] FWCA 1339 · Fair Work Commission
Sorbent Paper Company Pty Ltd, trading as Sorbent Paper, sought approval of a new enterprise agreement with the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union (TWU). The agreement covers the period from 2025 to 2028. The Fair Work…
Application by SRG Global Civil Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1361 · Fair Work Commission
SRG Global Civil Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Fair Work Commission considered the application. the Commissioner made the decision. The agreement covers employees in the building serv…
FWO v the Respondent t/as The Pantry at Corrimal
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/amanda-hay-and-suzanne-miller-t-as-the-pantry-at-corrimal/2026-05-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Applicant. This action concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. Details of the specific breaches are not provided in this document.
Western Chinese Language School Incorporated v Fair Work Ombudsman
[2026] FCAFC 58 · Federal Court
Western Chinese Language School Incorporated (WCLS), a community language school, received a compliance notice in September 2022 from a Fair Work Inspector. The notice alleged WCLS had breached the Social, Community, Hom…
[2025] FWC 923
[2025] FWC 923 · Fair Work Commission
The Maritime Union of Australia (a division of the CFMEU) lodged a dispute against Sydney International Container Terminals Pty Ltd (trading as Hutchison Ports Sydney) and its Brisbane counterpart under their shared ente…
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 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 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…
[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 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 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 …
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…
FWO v Drew and Schofer Real Estate Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/drew-and-schofer-real-estate-and-graeme-drew/2026-04-09 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Drew and Schofer Real Estate Pty Ltd and Graeme Drew. The proceedings involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. Details of the specific nature of the non-co…
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…
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-2026-03-25-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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-25-hoppers-trailer-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Hoppers Trailer Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based trailer manufacturer, and its sole director, Gurpinder Singh, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Compliance No…
Fair Work Ombudsman v Torrens University Australia Limited
[2026] FCAFC 17 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman issued a compliance notice to Torrens University Australia Limited under section 716(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009. The notice concerned how the university was paying casual academic staff for lect…
Fair Work Ombudsman v Jats Joint Pty Ltd
[2026] FCAFC 25 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman brought proceedings against Jats Joint Pty Ltd concerning the interpretation of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. The central dispute was whether a night shift l…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-13-sham-contracting-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are increasing their focus on sham contracting. This occurs when employers misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid paying entitleme…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-11-anl-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Australian Native Landscapes Pty Ltd, a landscaping and gardening materials company based in New South Wales. The company allegedly underpaid four workers a tota…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-06-echuca-kebabs-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Echuca Kebabs Pty Ltd, a take-away food business in Echuca, Victoria, and its sole director, Zekeriye Bilir, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Fair Work…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-06-shinya-torquay-hr-pty-ltd-and-shinya-geelong-hr-pty-ltd-compliance-notice-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and Shinya Torquay HR Pty Ltd, former operators of ramen restaurants in Geelong and Torquay, Victoria, have been penalized for failing to comply with Compliance Notices. The Fair Work Ombudsman …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-03-uniting-communities-incorporated-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Uniting Communities Incorporated, a South Australian community services provider, will return over $2.6 million in underpayments to approximately 1,500 current and former employees. The underpayments occurred between Nov…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-25-agape-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Agape Reablement and Support Services NSW Pty Ltd, a Queensland-based disability support services company, and its sole director, Rowell Ian Mammah Llorente. The…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-25-villa-romana-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Villa Romana restaurant in Cairns, owned by Mesa 3 Pty Ltd and Helen Papagelou (as trustees of the Ex-RPH Trust). An investigation, following a 2023 inspection, found the restaurant u…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-20-caretodance-and-basescu-failure-to-comply-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
CareToDance Pty Ltd, a Sydney dance studio, and its director, Cristian Basescu, are facing legal action from the Fair Work Ombudsman. This follows a Fair Work Commission order in December 2024 requiring CareToDance to pa…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-06-canberra-electrical-solutions-pty-ltd-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Canberra Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd and its director, Tayfun Yildirim, have been penalized for failing to comply with Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notices. The company employed two workers—an electrical labourer and …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-06-taylors-business-yarraville-business-and-snnb-enterprises-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd, Taylors Business Pty Ltd, and Yarraville Business Pty Ltd, which previously operated Cash Converters stores in Epping, Delahey, and Yarraville. …
[2025] FWCFB 293
[2025] FWCFB 293 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is dealing with the impact of a Federal Court decision regarding delegates’ rights terms in modern awards. The Full Court found that the FWC had exceeded its powers when varying nine awards…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-02-workplace-medical-consultants-and-zammitt-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd, a patient transport company in Sydney, and its director, David Zammitt, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed their failure to comply with a Fai…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-02-well-health-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Well Health Medical Services Pty Ltd, formerly operating Well Health Medical Hub in Merrylands, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a …
[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] FWCFB 4
[2026] FWCFB 4 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee, made several applications to the Fair Work Commission, including a general protections application and a stop bullying application. His employment ended on 13 January 2025. Quantum Systems Pty…
[2024] FWC 1699
[2024] FWC 1699 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made determinations to vary 155 modern awards to include a delegates’ rights term. This change stems from the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023, which aims to…
[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 137
[2026] FWC 137 · Fair Work Commission
Jack Gibson, a teacher at Erindale College, was placed on unpaid leave in January 2023. While overseas in August 2023, he was sent a letter detailing seven allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving students, inclu…
[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-2026-01-27-korserv-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Korserv Pty Ltd, a Queensland-based labour hire provider, and its manager, the Respondent. This action follows an audit of pay rates at a strawberry farm in the …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-01-16-bray-cn-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Blake Bray, the former owner and director of Terra Nova Interiors Pty Ltd, a joinery and cabinet-making company based in Western Sydney. The company went into li…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-01-16-rapid-plumbing-group-cn-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Rapid Plumbing Group Pty Ltd, a Western Sydney plumbing company, and its sole director, the Respondent. A young worker was employed as a plumber by Rapid Plumbin…
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…
the Applicant v Arbias Limited
[2026] FWC 2409 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Arbias Limited, a healthcare provider, from September 2019 until March 2026. In February 2026, the Applicant was directed to take on a new role as a Disability Support Worker, which involved…
Application by Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1721 · Fair Work Commission
Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Cleanaway Oils & Technical Services Queensland Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2026 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterpr…
the Applicant v Woolworths Group Limited Trading AS Primary Connect
[2026] FWCFB 187 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a storeman at a Woolworths distribution centre in Mulgrave, Melbourne, since 2002, with prior service recognised from his previous employer. From 2022, he experienced frequent absences due t…
Application by Allied Pinnacle Pty Limited
[2026] FWCA 1720 · Fair Work Commission
Allied Pinnacle Pty Limited applied to have an enterprise agreement, titled 'Allied Pinnacle (Yatala) and the United Workers Union Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2027', approved. The application was made under section 185 o…
Application by Best Fab Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2133 · Fair Work Commission
Best Fab Pty Ltd sought approval for its Best Fab P/L Collective Agreement 2026-2031, covering employees in the building, metal and civil construction industries. The company provided written undertakings to address pote…
Application by The Trustee For Kingi Moana Family Trust Trading AS All Over H2o Water Cartage Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1633 · Fair Work Commission
The Trustee For Kingi Moana Family Trust Trading As All Over H2O Water Cartage Pty Ltd applied for approval of the All Over H2O Water Cartage Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreem…
Application by Csl Limited
[2026] FWCA 1833 · Fair Work Commission
CSL Limited applied for approval of a new enterprise agreement, called the CSL Agreement 2025. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This is a single enterprise agreement covering some, bu…
Application by Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Trading AS Bridgestone
[2026] FWCA 1987 · Fair Work Commission
Bridgestone Australia Ltd., trading as Bridgestone, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a single enterprise agreement. The agreement is called the Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Smeaton Grange Warehouse Enter…
Application by Ventia Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1994 · Fair Work Commission
Ventia Australia Pty Ltd sought approval for the Ventia and AWU Eastlink Control Room Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the clerical industry. An earlier vers…
Application by Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2072 · Fair Work Commission
Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd (BVM) applied for approval of the Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd Whyalla Laboratories Enterprise Agreement 2024. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees at BVM's…
Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWCA 2156 · Fair Work Commission
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) applied for approval of a single enterprise agreement called the Australian Hot Taps Pty Ltd…
the Applicant v National College of Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2482 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced an unfair dismissal claim against National College of Australia Pty Ltd in January 2026, alleging her dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable. the Respondent raised jurisdictional objections i…