Penalty Rates
Decisions on weekend, public holiday, and overtime penalty rates under modern awards and enterprise agreements.
100 penalty rates 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.
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 …
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…
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…
[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 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] 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…
[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 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…
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-2026-04-17-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-2026-04-16-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 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-2026-04-02-southern-cross-care-nsw-and-act-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman and will rectify more than $11.7 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to 5,500 staff. The not-for…
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…
Hitachi Rail STS Australia Pty Ltd v Schoof
[2026] FCA 343 · Federal Court
Hitachi Rail STS Australia Pty Ltd sought clarification from the Federal Court about how to calculate penalty rates and overtime under its enterprise agreement. The central dispute was whether certain allowances paid to …
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…
FWO v The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd and Ms Louise Yaacoubian
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/the-ella-group-nsw-and-ms-louise-yaacoubian/2026-03-13 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 13 March 2026.
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-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-2026-03-06-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-2026-03-05-ezytenant-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Geng Xu, Jayce Richardson, and Chen Sun, former directors and a former bookkeeper of Ezytenant Pty Ltd, a real estate advertising and management company based in…
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-2026-02-26-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…
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…
FWO v Veens Group Pty Ltd and Dasi (Eric) Shi
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/veens-group-and-dasi-eric-shi/2026-02-19 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Veens Group Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 19 February 2026.
FWO v Echuca Kebabs Pty Ltd and Zekeriye Bilir
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/echuca-kebabs-and-zekeriye-bilir/2026-02-19 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Echuca Kebabs Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 19 February 2026.
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-2026-02-20-threshold-boats-pty-ltd-and-ebeling-cn-litigation · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Threshold Boats Pty Ltd, a Perth boat repair and servicing business, and its sole director and owner, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance N…
FWO v Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and Tao Mu
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/shinya-geelong-hr-and-tao-mu/2026-02-10 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with two compliance notices. The details of the non-compliance are not specified in t…
FWO v Shinya Torquay Pty Ltd and Tao Mu
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/shinya-torquay-and-tao-mu/2026-02-10 · Fair Work Ombudsman
Shinya Torquay Pty Ltd and the Respondent failed to comply with two compliance notices. The Fair Work Ombudsman initiated legal action. The specific details of the non-compliance are not provided in the source text.
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. …
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 …
FWO v Canberra Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd and Tayfun Yildirim
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/canberra-electrical-solutions-and-tayfun-yildirim/2026-01-30 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Canberra Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The specific details of the non-compliance are …
[2026] FWC 2
[2026] FWC 2 · Fair Work Commission
ALDI Foods Pty Ltd sought approval for three enterprise agreements: the ALDI Stapylton Agreement 2025, ALDI Prestons Agreement 2024, and ALDI Jandakot Agreement 2025. Previously, the Fair Work Commission found these agre…
[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…
[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…
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 …
FWO v Yarraville Business Pty Ltd and Graeme John Grainger
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/yarraville-business-and-graeme-john-grainger/2026-01-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Yarraville Business Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with four compliance notices. The decision was made on 21 January 2026.
FWO v Taylors Business Pty Ltd and Graeme John Grainger
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/taylors-business-and-graeme-john-grainger/2026-01-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Taylors Business Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with four compliance notices. The decision was made on 21 January 2026.
FWO v SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd and Graeme John Grainger
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/snnb-enterprises-and-graeme-john-grainger/2026-01-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd and Graeme John Grainger. The case involved non-compliance with four compliance notices. The decision was made on January 21, 2026.
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-2026-01-16-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…
FWO v Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and David Zammitt
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/workplace-medical-consultants-and-david-zammitt/2026-01-15 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on January 15, 2026.
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 Transport Workers' Union of Australia & Australian Road Transport Industrial Organization re fuel cost recovery
[2026] FWCFB 150 · 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 related to fuel …
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 105 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is undertaking a review of gender undervaluation in certain modern awards. This decision relates to a variation initiated by the Commission itself. The review focuses on the Pharmacy Indust…
Mining and Energy Union (301V) v Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Viva Energy Australia – Clyde & Gore Bay Terminals
[2026] FWC 1208 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a dispute with Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Viva Energy Australia – Clyde & Gore Bay Terminals. The dispute rel…
the Applicant v Christian Community Ministries Ltd
[2026] FWC 185 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee, brought a general protections application to the Fair Work Commission. The application was filed out of time. Christian Community Ministries Ltd, the respondent, did not oppose the application…
Application by Inpex Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Inpex
[2026] FWC 2200 · Fair Work Commission
Inpex Australia Pty Ltd Trading As Inpex applied to the Fair Work Commission to suspend or terminate protected industrial action. This action involved bans on loading end produce, maintenance bans, and threats of further…
[2025] FWC 2675
[2025] FWC 2675 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a senior psychologist, was dismissed from Very Helpful Chats Pty Ltd (VHC), a telehealth psychology practice, on May 30, 2025. She filed an unfair dismissal claim. The dismissal reason was alleged serious …
[2025] FWC 3667
[2025] FWC 3667 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed part-time as a receptionist by M & R Clayton Pty Ltd since 2019. Following a misunderstanding regarding a reduction in her hours, the Applicant stated she may quit. the Respondent interpreted t…
[2025] FWC 2996
[2025] FWC 2996 · Fair Work Commission
Robert John Wilson, a Parking Patrol Officer, was employed by Care Park Pty Ltd from January 15, 2024. He was injured at work in November 2024 and subsequently had a dispute regarding workers' compensation. Care Park’s l…
[2025] FWCFB 297
[2025] FWCFB 297 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is reviewing classifications in five modern awards to address potential gender-based undervaluation. This decision finalises the review for dental assistants, pathology collectors, and heal…
[2025] FWC 888
[2025] FWC 888 · Fair Work Commission
David Gourlay, a stevedore for Sydney International Container Terminals (Hutchison Ports), sent an email on September 26, 2024, resigning from his position. He claims he sent the email unknowingly while experiencing para…
[2025] FWCFB 202
[2025] FWCFB 202 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a stevedore at Sydney International Container Terminals (Hutchison Ports Sydney), sent an email resigning from his position on September 26, 2024, at 4:31 am while experiencing stress and paranoid thoughts…
FWO v University of New South Wales
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/university-of-new-south-wales/2025-12-24 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against the University of New South Wales. The university failed to provide payslips containing the required information and did not maintain adequate employee records. The…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-23-cfmeu-ironside-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and four of its officials—the Applicant, the Second Respondent, a co-worker, and a colleague—have been penalised for unlawful conduct at construction sites …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-22-horne-distributions-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, the former sole director of Horne Distributors Pty Ltd, has been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Horne Distributors, based in Hobart, was wound up due to insolvency. The company employed…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-22-clark-projects-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Clark Projects Pty Ltd, a Western Sydney construction company, has been penalised $25,000 by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed their failure to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The n…
FWO v Well Health Medical Services Pty Ltd and Irfan Khan
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/well-health-medical-services-and-irfan-khan/2025-12-18 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Well Health Medical Services Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 18 December 2025.
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-18-ansa-third-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Ansa Finance Pty Ltd, based in Toorak, and its manager, the Respondent. Also named in the action is AFSL Group Pty Ltd, another company managed by the Respondent…
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…
FWO v Horne Distributors Pty Ltd and Phillip Horne
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/horne-distributors-and-phillip-horne/2025-12-16 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Horne Distributors Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide a payslip within the required ti…
FWO v Clark Projects Pty Ltd (No 2)
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/clark-projects-no-2/2025-12-11 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Clark Projects Pty Ltd (No 2). The nature of the proceedings is not specified in the provided text. The decision was made on December 10, 2025.
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-11-gilling-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, the sole trader of Benaya Building Group in Melbourne, has been penalised for failing to comply with a Compliance Notice. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after a request from a young apprentice carpen…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-10-the-carers-portland-inc-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against The Carers Portland Inc, formerly operating ‘HCM Café Fresh Q Lunch’ in Dandenong South, and its secretary, Thi Hai Duong Luong (Amy Luong). They were found to have faile…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-10-pether-and-rattana-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, a sole trader operating FTP Construction, and his father have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into underpayment and pay slip breach…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-01-oloughlin-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Daniel Paul O’Loughlin, the former operator of Torco Constructions in Melbourne, has been penalised $6,000 by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed his failure to comply with a Compliance Notice issued by t…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-01-hamze-cn-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former director and part-owner of Lortoc No. 60 Pty Ltd. The company previously operated 'Hakuna Ma’Coffee' and 'Ric & Co' cafes and kiosks i…
[2025] FWC 3285
[2025] FWC 3285 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Cohealth Limited in March 2019 and was dismissed in June 2025. Following a complaint from a client regarding his conduct, Cohealth initiated an internal investigation. the Applican…
[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] FWC 3302
[2025] FWC 3302 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a Bottle Shop Attendant at Beach Hotel Stradbroke Island No.2 Pty Ltd, initially casually from April 2022, and then as a permanent full-time employee from July 2024. She injured her back at …
[2025] FWCFB 271
[2025] FWCFB 271 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) reviewed classifications in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020 (ATSIHW Award) to addre…
[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] FWC 3340
[2025] FWC 3340 · Fair Work Commission
Yang Song was dismissed from his role as a storeman at Burswood Resort (Management) Limited on August 29, 2025. He filed an application with the Fair Work Commission on September 23, 2025, to address general protections …
[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…
[2025] FWC 2685
[2025] FWC 2685 · Fair Work Commission
Qube Logistics (Rail) Pty Ltd sought to vary two enterprise agreements, the QUBE Logistics (Rail) Train Crew and RTBU NSW Enterprise Agreement 2015 and the QUBE Logistics (Rail) Train Crew NSW Enterprise Agreement 2019. …
FWO v Fajloun Motor Group Pty Ltd
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/fajloun-motor-group/2025-11-28 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Fajloun Motor Group Pty Ltd. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide payslips. The decision was made on 27 Novem…
FWO v Brianna Lee Corben
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/brianna-lee-corben/2025-11-26 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against University of New South Wales. The proceedings related to the university's failure to provide payslips containing required information and a failure to maintain …
FWO v Ben John Gilling
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/ben-john-gilling/2025-11-25 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The matter concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 15 January 2026…
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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…
FWO v Marsdon Pether t/as FTP Construction and Nat Rattana
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/marsdon-pether-t-as-ftp-construction-and-nat-rattana/2025-11-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Marsdon Pether t/as FTP Construction and Nat Rattana. The nature of the proceedings involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on No…
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FWO-2025-11-21-phillip-island-souvenirs-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Phillip Island Souvenirs Pty Ltd, operating 'U-Neek Souvenirs & Motorsport' in Cowes, Victoria, underpaid three retail assistants a total of $40,000 between October 2018 and December 2020. The company's sole director and…
FWO v Phillip Island Souvenirs Pty Ltd t/as U-Neek Souvenirs and Bruce Wisbey
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/phillip-island-souvenirs-t-as-u-neek-souvenirs-and-bruce-wisbey/2025-11-18 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Phillip Island Souvenirs Pty Ltd, trading as U-Neek Souvenirs, and the Respondent. The proceedings related to non-compliance with a compliance notice. The specif…
FWO v Daniel Paul O’Loughlin t/as Torco Construction
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/daniel-paul-o-loughlin-t-as-torco-construction/2025-11-18 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Respondent, trading as Torco Construction. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 17 November 2025.
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FWO-2025-11-18-gch-vic-pty-ltd-and-anor-cn-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against GCH Vic Park Pty Ltd, which previously operated 'The Globe Pan and Grill' in East Victoria Park, Perth, and its director, Jay Patel. A Fair Work Inspector issued a C…
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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…