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.
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…
Qube Ports Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union
[2026] FCA 978 · Federal Court
the Applicant worked for Qube Ports Pty Ltd in Dampier, Western Australia, changing roles from Guaranteed Wage Employee to Variable Salary Employee and then to Provisional Full Time Salaried Employee. The Construction, F…
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 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 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…
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…
TESA Group Pty Ltd v Mining and Energy Union
[2026] FCAFC 86 · Federal Court
TESA Group Pty Ltd and two related companies appealed a Federal Court decision regarding a judicial review application. The appeal concerned whether a Deputy President of the Fair Work Commission should have recused them…
the Applicant v Whistle Funds Management Company Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 831 · Federal Court
the Applicant initially worked as an independent contractor for Whistle Funds Management Company Pty Ltd from 2012. From July 2017, he held a role as Fund Manager and later became Managing Director in April 2021. the App…
the Applicant v H&M Hennes & Mauritz Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 834 · Federal Court
Javana Johnson commenced proceedings against H&M Hennes & Mauritz Pty Ltd (H&M) in February 2026, alleging general protections under the Fair Work Act. Shortly after, H&M filed an interlocutory application seeking suppre…
FWO v GCH Vic Park Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/gch-vic-park-and-jay-patel/2026-06-25 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against GCH Vic Park Pty Ltd and Jay Patel. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on June 25, 2026.
Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union v GC Crane Hire Pty Ltd as Trustee for GA Caelli Discretionary Trust
[2026] FCA 793 · Federal Court
Leonard Auld and Peter McHenry were employees of GC Crane Hire, a crane hire business. They were made redundant on September 27, 2023. The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (the Union) alleges that GC C…
FWO v the Respondent t/as Earthcare Urban Farming
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/luke-courtney-chamberlain-t-as-earthcare-urban-farming/2026-06-19 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took action against the Respondent for non-compliance with a compliance notice and failing to provide payslips. The details of the specific breaches are not outlined in this document.
the Applicant v Commonwealth of Australia (No 2)
[2026] FCA 764 · Federal Court
The Applicant worked for the Commonwealth (Centrelink and Child Support Agency) from 2013 to 2021. She raised concerns about workplace issues, including the behaviour of a colleague, Omar Bahemia. The Commonwealth had co…
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…
FWO v Printpot Pty Ltd
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/printpot/2026-06-10 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Printpot Pty Ltd. The nature of the proceedings involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on June 10, 2026.
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…
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/david-mark-blumentals/2026-05-26 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against the Respondent. The case involved non-payment for time worked and entitlements upon termination of employment. The decision was made on May 26, 2026.
FWO v the Respondent as the Trustee for Stylush Trust t/as Stylush AU
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/sonja-gorman-as-the-trustee-for-stylush-trust-t-as-stylush-au/2026-05-26 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against the Respondent. The matter involved non-compliance with a compliance notice.
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…
FWO v Serotonin Eatery Exercise Education Pty Ltd
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/serotonin-eatery-exercise-education/2026-05-22 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Serotonin Eatery Exercise Education Pty Ltd. The proceedings related to non-compliance with a compliance notice. Details of the specific breaches are not provided i…
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.
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/bharathi-karnati-and-ravikanth-baddam/2026-05-08 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Applicant and the Second Respondent. The proceedings involved allegations of providing false documents, underpayments, failing to provide payslips, and recor…
FWO v Metisse Bar and Restaurant Group Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/metisse-bar-and-restaurant-group-and-opel-opu-khan/2026-05-07 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Metisse Bar and Restaurant Group Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The proceedings related to non-compliance with two compliance notices. Details regarding the specifi…
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…
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/nereshnie-pather/2026-05-01 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Applicant. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide payslips. This occurred on 1 May 2026.
[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 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] 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 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 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 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…
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…
FWO v Hidewood Enterprises Pty Ltd t/as Hidewood Signs and Print and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/hidewood-enterprises-t-as-hidewood-signs-and-print-and-pieter-berkelaar/2026-04-10 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Hidewood Enterprises Pty Ltd t/as Hidewood Signs and Print and the Respondent. The proceedings involved non-compliance with a compliance notice.
FWO v Growth Executive Talent Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/growth-executive-talent-and-brandon-wylie/2026-04-09 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Growth Executive Talent Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice.
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…
FWO v Azmy Enterprises Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/azmy-enterprises-and-abanoub-azmy/2026-04-09 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Azmy Enterprises Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. This occurred on April 9, 2026.
Fair Work Ombudsman v the Respondent (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-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…
Hitachi Rail STS Australia Pty Ltd v the Respondent
[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 the Respondent
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-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-2026-03-05-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-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-2026-02-25-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…
FWO v Veens Group Pty Ltd and the Respondent
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 the Respondent
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-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…
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…
FWO v Shinya Torquay Pty Ltd and the Respondent
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.
FWO v Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and the Respondent
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…
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-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 …
FWO v Canberra Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd and the Respondent
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 …
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…
[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 253
[2026] FWC 253 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from Exclusive Contracting (WA) Pty Ltd on 25 July 2025, after making comments at a company meeting about Chinese workers in the construction industry. the Applicant, a Ceiling Fixer employed …
[2026] FWC 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] 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…
[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…
[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…
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 Taylors Business Pty Ltd and the Respondent
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 the Respondent
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.
FWO v Yarraville Business Pty Ltd and the Respondent
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 Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and the Respondent
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-2026-01-16-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…
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…
the Applicant v Golden Glow Corporation NT Pty Ltd Trading AS Golden Glow Nursing
[2026] FWC 1899 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee of Golden Glow Nursing, initiated a dispute regarding his classification and pay under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. He argues he should be classified in …
Application by Queensland Rail Transit Authority Trading AS Queensland Rail,Application by Queensland Rail Transit Authority Trading AS Queensland Rail
[2026] FWC 2492 · Fair Work Commission
Queensland Rail Transit Authority Trading As Queensland Rail and its employees were engaged in bargaining for three enterprise agreements. These aimed to replace existing agreements: the Queensland Rail Station Operation…
the Applicant v Murray Cod Australia Limited
[2026] FWC 2734 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Murray Cod Australia Limited as a Senior Aquaculture Technician from April 29, 2025. She was summarily dismissed on November 5, 2025, for serious misconduct related to damage to a company ve…
the Applicant v Cosmetic Laboratories (Aust) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2674 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a quality control officer for Cosmetic Laboratories (Aust) Pty Ltd, starting casually in February 2023 and transitioning to a permanent role in July 2023. In May 2025, the company informed employe…
the Applicant v Northern Health
[2026] FWC 2362 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a registered nurse at Northern Health, was dismissed after allegations of misconduct including dishonest personal leave use and disrespectful communication with HR. the Applicant denied the claims and argu…
the Applicant v Blublox Pty Ltd Trading AS Bon Charge
[2026] FWC 3047 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant filed a general protections application against Blublox Pty Ltd Trading as Bon Charge (the Respondent), Mr Andrew Mant, and Ms Katie Mant in September 2025. She alleged unfair dismissal and breach of contra…
the Applicant v Northern SEQ Distributor - Retailer Authority Trading AS Unitywater
[2026] FWC 2820 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a control room employee at Northern SEQ Distributor - Retailer Authority Trading AS Unitywater (Unitywater), initiated proceedings on behalf of other control room employees. They dispute Northern SEQ Distr…
the Applicant v Hotham Operations Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1981 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as General Manager at Hotham Operations Pty Ltd (Respondent) from August 2024, earning $150,000 annually. He was dismissed on December 22, 2025, via a phone call and letter citing issues with p…
The Summit Fruit Freighters Pty Ltd v the Respondent,The Summit Fruit Freighters Pty Ltd v the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2536 · Fair Work Commission
The Summit Fruit Freighters Pty Ltd (Summit) appealed decisions made by the Commissioner regarding a s 365 application brought against them by the Applicant. The initial decision involved permission for legal representat…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2769 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, through her company Jonrad Pty Ltd, provided parcel delivery services to BESB Couriers, which contracts with Australia Post. Initially, the Applicant worked under a contract between Jonrad and BESB Courier…
the Applicant v The Trustee for Paisley Park ELC (No.3) Unit Trust
[2026] FWC 2821 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a chef at Paisley Park ELC, lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission alleging he was forced to resign from his employment and therefore dismissed by The Trustee for Paisley Park ELC (No.3) Unit …
Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V) & Australian Rail Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU) v Sydney Trains
[2026] FWC 2380 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant and the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU) applied to the Fair Work Commission to resolve a dispute with Sydney Trains regarding Cadwelding work performed by Signal Electricians. The disput…
the Applicant v Zurvas Earthmoving Pty Ltd Trading AS GWT Earthmoving
[2026] FWC 2819 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for Zurvas Earthmoving Pty Ltd Trading AS GWT Earthmoving. He believed his employment ended around eight weeks before filing an unfair dismissal application on April 10, 2026. the Respondent disputed…
the Applicant v Eastwood Tilt Tray & Towing Service Pty Ltd T/A Gladesville Towing And Haulage
[2026] FWC 2622 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a Tilt Tray Operator/Heavy Rigid Truck Driver by Eastwood Tilt Tray & Towing Service Pty Ltd (GTAH), trading as Gladesville Towing & Haulage, from August 7, 2023, until November 24, 2025. GT…