Skip to main content

Wage Theft

Criminal wage theft prosecutions and large-scale underpayment enforcement actions.

100 wage theft 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.

FCA22 July 2026

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…

FCA24 June 2026$5,084

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…

FWO19 June 2026$10,500

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.

FCA12 June 2026

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…

FCA1 June 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…

FWO8 May 2026$40,000

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…

FCA4 May 2026

the Applicant v McDonald’s Australia Ltd

[2026] FCA 542 · Federal Court

A class action was filed in the Federal Court of Australia in 2023 on behalf of current and former managers at corporate-owned and franchisee-owned McDonald's restaurants. The claim covers the period 6 December 2017 to 3…

FWC16 Apr 2026

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…

FWO13 Apr 2026$194,000

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…

FWO23 Mar 2026$23,365

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-03-26-warwick-institute-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Warwick Institute of Australia Pty Ltd, its director the Respondent, and former finance manager a co-worker. They are accused of allegedly requiring a Brazilian …

FWO22 Mar 2026$41,254

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…

FWO15 Mar 2026$166,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-03-18-lha-and-fwo-yarra-valley-compliance-issues-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Labour Hire Authority (LHA) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) held a forum in Healesville on March 17, 2026, with local growers, industry groups, and labour hire companies. This followed a compliance operation by the LHA…

FWO10 Mar 2026$19,800

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…

FWO8 Mar 2026$35,000

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…

FWO3 Mar 2026$42,799

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 …

FWO2 Mar 2026$10,702

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…

FWO28 Feb 2026$2,600,000

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…

FCA27 Feb 2026$55,000

the Applicant v Lygon Court Travel Pty Ltd (No 2)

[2026] FCA 176 · Federal Court

The Applicant brought a case in the Federal Court of Australia against Lygon Court Travel Pty Ltd and two associated individual respondents. The case concerned alleged breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), specifical…

FWO23 Feb 2026$162,000

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…

FWO22 Feb 2026$87,000

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…

FWO19 Feb 2026$12,375

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.

FWO17 Feb 2026$24,469

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…

FCA1 Feb 2026

the Applicant v Broadway Homes Pty Ltd (No 2)

[2026] FCA 28 · Federal Court

the Applicant brought a general protections claim against Broadway Homes Pty Ltd after her employment was terminated. She alleged she was dismissed because she exercised, or proposed to exercise, workplace rights, includ…

FWO30 Jan 2026$73,242

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 …

FWO24 Jan 2026$93,900

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 …

FWO21 Jan 2026$59,400

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 the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with four compliance notices. The decision was made on January 21, 2026.

FWO21 Jan 2026$29,825

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.

FWO21 Jan 2026$23,760

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.

FWO15 Jan 2026$9,014

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.

FWO11 Jan 2026$213,120

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…

FWC2026

Application/Notification by Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia

[2026] FWC 3345 · Fair Work Commission

The Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia (AEAWA) applied for registration as an organisation under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. They also sought leave to alter their rules to comply …

FWC2026

Ms Camila Martins Dalseco Costa v PBG Management Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3343 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought an extension of time to file a claim under section 365 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Her employment with PBG Management Pty Ltd ended on April 23, 2026. The standard 21-day filing period expired on May …

FWC2026

the Applicant v 360 Personnel Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1818 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a High Reach Forklift Operator for 360 Personnel Pty Ltd at Allied Pinnacle from November 2024 until December 2025. He was offered the role through an advertisement that suggested stable, ongoing …

FWC2026

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…

FWC2026

Application by the Applicant

[2026] FWC 2875 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought to extend the time limit for filing an unfair deactivation application against Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Respondent). He was deactivated on March 30, 2026, and filed his application on May 20, 2026, 3…

FWC2026

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…

FWC2026

Ioannis (Aka John) Nikolaidis v Crystele 3d Homes Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3192 · Fair Work Commission

Ioannis Nikolaidis, also known as John, claims he was unfairly dismissed by Crystele 3D Homes Pty Ltd. He had over 25 years of experience in the concrete industry and was developing 3D concrete printing technology. In Ma…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Grampians Health

[2026] FWCFB 209 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant appealed a Fair Work Commission decision that dismissed his unfair dismissal claim against Grampians Health. The initial decision found the Applicant was fairly dismissed after he used his vehicle to transp…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Koko Amusement Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2285 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked part-time for Koko Amusement Pty Ltd from June 2025. There was a verbal agreement about his hours, but the company didn't follow award requirements regarding written agreements on work patterns. His …

FWC2026

Application by Manveer Transport Australia Pty Ltd .

[2026] FWC 2783 · Fair Work Commission

Manveer Transport Australia Pty Ltd (Manveer Transport) entered into contracts for services with Australian Subcontractor Services Pty Ltd (ACS) starting in February 2025. ACS terminated the Applicant's contract on April…

FWC2026

Appeal by Michael Bernard Shulman,Appeal by James Vincent Dickson

[2026] FWC 3313 · Fair Work Commission

Michael Shulman and James Dickson, employees of Stannards Accountants and Advisors Pty Limited, appealed decisions made by a Fair Work Commission delegate. Shulman’s registration as an auditor was cancelled, and Dickson’…

FWC2026

Application by Greater Geelong Constructions Pty Ltd Trading AS Ggc Industries

[2026] FWCA 1977 · Fair Work Commission

Greater Geelong Constructions Pty Ltd (GGC) applied for approval of three greenfields enterprise agreements: the GGC Offshore Maintenance HUC Greenfields Enterprise Agreement, the GGC - Western Australia and Northern Ter…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Persol Staffing Australia Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3140 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought an unfair dismissal remedy from Persol Staffing Australia Pty Ltd. She was allegedly dismissed on April 17, 2026, but filed her application on July 21, 2026, 74 days past the deadline. She argued fin…

FWC2026

Application by the Applicant

[2026] FWC 2822 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought an unfair termination remedy from Group Messengers Pty Ltd. He worked for the company starting in May 2025 and claims his contract ended on February 6, 2026. However, he filed his application on May …

FWC2026

the Applicant v Kokoda Property Group Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3147 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, a Director of Commercial Leasing at Kokoda Property Group, applied for an unfair dismissal remedy. He argued he was unfairly dismissed. Kokoda Property Group objected, stating the Applicant wasn't protecte…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Woolworths Group Limited

[2026] FWCFB 176 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, an employee of Woolworths Group Limited, filed a general protections dismissal dispute application after an incident where he was told to adjust his clothing while working a casual shift on May 14, 2026. H…

FWC2026

The Applicant v Catholic Education of Western Australia

[2026] FWC 2669 · Fair Work Commission

The Applicant filed an unfair dismissal application against Catholic Education of Western Australia (CEWA) 82 days after their alleged dismissal on February 17, 2026. CEWA initially was incorrectly named as CEWA Pty Ltd.…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Master Poultry Group Pty Ltd As Trustee For Master Poultry Group Unit Trust

[2026] FWC 2489 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a delivery driver for Master Poultry Group Pty Ltd, starting casually from around 2011 and then on an evening shift since at least October 2015. The company processes and delivers chickens to rest…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Ridley Agriproducts Pty Ltd.

[2026] FWC 3096 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was dismissed from Ridley Agriproducts Pty Ltd on April 23, 2026. He filed an unfair dismissal application on May 28, 2026, which was 14 days outside the 21-day limit. the Respondent objected, arguing no ex…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Full Bore Drill & Blast Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2515 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a General Manager Operations at Full Bore Drill & Blast Pty Ltd (the Respondent) from August 2024. On March 4, 2026, he emailed the Managing Director expressing concerns about governance and autho…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Mars Australia Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2772 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was dismissed from Mars Australia Pty Ltd in December 2025 after a forklift punctured a carton of peppermint mints on October 14, 2025. As team leader, the Applicant assessed the situation with a food safet…

FWC2026

Modern award superannuation clause review 2026

[2026] FWCFB 169 · Fair Work Commission

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) initiated a review of superannuation clauses in modern awards, following changes to superannuation laws via the Treasury Laws (Payday Superannuation) Act 2025. The Act requires employers to…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Child & Family Services Ballarat Inc

[2026] FWC 2850 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant commenced an application under section 365 of the Fair Work Act 2009, claiming adverse action related to her dismissal from Child & Family Services Ballarat Inc. She resigned on May 8, 2026, and lodged her …

FWC2026

Panda Mart Trading Pty Ltd v the Respondent

[2026] FWCFB 206 · Fair Work Commission

Panda Mart Trading Pty Ltd dismissed the Applicant and the Fair Work Commission initially found the dismissal unfair, awarding the Applicant $14,269.46 in compensation plus superannuation. Panda Mart appealed this decisi…

FWC2026

the Applicant v WesTrac Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3311 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was employed by WesTrac Pty Ltd from February 2025 until February 2026 as a Digital Implementation Specialist. During a shutdown period, she applied for unpaid leave and later amended her application in the…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Blue Whale Solutions Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2810 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a cleaner for Blue Whale Solutions Pty Ltd in Tennant Creek from September 18, 2025. She was involved in a car accident at work on November 28, 2025, and subsequently left her accommodation provid…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd.

[2026] FWC 2330 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was dismissed by Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd after 10 days of employment due to performance issues. He disputes these criticisms and filed an application with the Fair Work Commission on February 19, 202…

FWC2026

Qube Ports Pty Ltd v the Applicant & the Respondent

[2026] FWC 2507 · Fair Work Commission

Qube Ports Pty Ltd commenced proceedings seeking costs against the Applicant and his representative, Mr Pedram Mohseni. The Applicant was dismissed from his role as a stevedore with Qube in February 2025 and subsequently…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Fujifilm Data Management Solutions Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCFB 159 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant appealed a Fair Work Commission decision that his dismissal from Fujifilm Data Management Solutions Pty Ltd was not harsh, unjust or unreasonable. The initial decision stemmed from the Applicant's conduct a…

FWC2026$4,406

the Applicant v Bytewize Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1860 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was dismissed from her role at Bytewize Pty Ltd on October 8, 2025. She subsequently applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy. The company suggested the dismissal was due to miscon…

FWC2026

Xenon Events Group Pty Ltd v the Respondent

[2026] FWCFB 220 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked for Xenon Events Group Pty Ltd, performing load-out work. He was initially paid $30 an hour. Communication occurred via Facebook and WhatsApp, and a casual contract of employment was sent to the Appl…

FWC2026

Application by the Applicant

[2026] FWC 1761 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, an Uber Eats driver, sought a remedy against Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber Eats) after her account was deactivated. She argued she performed work through the platform for at least six months, making her el…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Liqui Moly Australia Pty Limited

[2026] FWC 2846 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was employed as a Field Sales Representative for Liqui Moly Australia Pty Ltd starting in July 2025, reporting to the Respondent. She raised concerns about the Respondent’s management style with the Managin…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Commonwealth Bank Australia

[2026] FWC 2284 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking assistance with a dispute concerning his performance assessment at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). The dispute relates to clause 7 of the Commonwealth Bank …

FWC2026

the Applicant v Endeavour Group Limited

[2026] FWC 1873 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was dismissed from her role at a BWS store in Prospect Vale, Tasmania, owned by Endeavour Group Limited, following a 'swarming' theft incident in February 2026. She had worked for the company or its predece…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Furnace Engineering Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2635 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant commenced employment with Furnace Engineering Pty Ltd in April 2025 as Group Financial Controller and was also appointed Group Company Secretary. She experienced workplace issues including alleged sexual ha…

FWC2026

the Applicant v McMillan Shakespeare Limited & the Respondent and Another

[2026] FWC 2517 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant filed an application under section 365 of the Fair Work Act 2009, alleging unfair dismissal by McMillan Shakespeare Limited. Her employment ended on May 27, 2026, meaning her application was one day late, l…

FWC2026

Application by Safdar Iqbal Gondal

[2026] FWC 3340 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought a remedy for unfair deactivation from Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd, trading as Uber. He claimed his account was deactivated on 30 May 2026. the Respondent argued the Applicant did not meet the criteria to …

FWC2026

the Applicant v Labelle Nail Spa Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2542 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant commenced employment at Labelle Nail Spa Pty Ltd on April 6, 2025. the Respondent claimed she was a casual employee from April 4, 2025. She went on holiday to Vietnam and was allegedly informed of redundanc…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Avada Traffic Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCFB 174 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal claim against Avada Traffic Pty Ltd. The initial decision, made by the Commissioner on May 5, 2026, dismissed the Applicant’s application. Reasons for dismissal included failure …

FWC2026

Application by Ahsan Sohail

[2026] FWC 3332 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought an unfair deactivation remedy from Portier Pacific Pty Ltd (Respondent). the Applicant’s deactivation took effect on 18 December 2025. He initially filed an unfair dismissal application, then withdre…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Sc Constructions

[2026] FWC 2289 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant commenced proceedings against SC Construction Group Pty Ltd after his employment ended on February 27, 2026. He claimed unfair dismissal. His application was filed three days late. the Applicant attributed …

FWC2026

the Applicant v Convenience Holdings Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2462 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant commenced unfair dismissal proceedings against Convenience Holdings Pty Ltd, his former employer, alleging termination was unfair. A conciliation occurred on January 14, 2026, where the Applicant was repres…

FWC2026

the Applicant v The Trustee For Metalstrip Australia Trust

[2026] FWC 3038 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant made an unfair dismissal application after being dismissed from Metalstrip Australia Pty Ltd on April 9, 2026. He lodged the application on May 19, 2026, which was outside the statutory 21-day timeframe. th…

FWC2026

the Applicant v Avada Traffic Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 2407 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked for Avada Traffic Pty Ltd. In December 2025, he called in sick and was subsequently removed from a client crew. He received an email stating his removal was due to a client request and that he had al…

FWC2026

the Applicant v the Respondent

[2026] FWC 2388 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was employed by the Respondent trading as Worland and Family Lawyers from April 1, 2022, until her resignation on January 23, 2026. From February 2024, the Applicant's wages were paid irregularly, with repe…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Purfleet Taree Local Aboriginal Land Council

[2026] FWC 2345 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was employed as an Administration Officer – Special Projects by Purfleet Taree Local Aboriginal Land Council (PTLALC) from June 23, 2025, until December 31, 2025. She filed an unfair dismissal application o…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v WA Council on Addiction Inc T/A Cyrenian House

[2026] FWC 3068 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was employed as a part-time support worker by the WA Council on Addiction Inc T/A Cyrenian House (WACA) from February 2024, initially under a contract and later an Individual Flexible Workplace Agreement (I…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCFB 199 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought permission to appeal a decision by the Commissioner regarding her unfair dismissal from Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd, the respondent. The Commissioner found her dismissal was not harsh, unjust,…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v the Respondent

[2026] FWC 3175 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant worked as a Contact Centre Operator and later a CCVIP for Internet Traffic Solutions Management Pty Ltd (ITSM). He was dismissed on 23 December 2025, following six warnings for issues including lateness, ab…

FWC30 Dec 2025

Application by United Firefighters' Union of Australia (259V)

[2026] FWCFB 224 · Fair Work Commission

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), along with several unions (Health Services Union, Transport Workers Union, Australian Services Union, Australian Workers Union, Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Assoc…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v National Disability Support Provider Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 1757 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant and the Second Respondent brought applications to the Fair Work Commission concerning their dismissal from National Disability Support Provider Pty Ltd. The reasons for dismissal included unauthorised payme…

FWC30 Dec 2025

Application by Transport Workers' Union of Australia & Australian Road Transport Industrial Organization re fuel cost recovery

[2026] FWCFB 226 · Fair Work Commission

The Fair Work Commission's Expert Panel made a road transport contractual chain order in April 2026, known as the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order – Fuel Cost Recovery – 2026. This order aimed to adjust rates due t…

FWC30 Dec 2025

Variation on the Commission’s own initiative — Supported Employment Services Award 2020

[2026] FWC 2410 · Fair Work Commission

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) addressed a request from the Department of Social Services regarding clause H.2 of the Supported Employment Services Award 2020. The department was concerned about processing applications f…

FWC30 Dec 2025

United Workers' Union (108V) v Burswood Resort (Management) Limited Trading AS Crown Perth

[2026] FWC 3261 · Fair Work Commission

The Applicant sought clarification on the calculation of redundancy payments for several 'Croupier/Dealer' employees made redundant by the Respondent in April 2026. The employees were dismissed following a consultation p…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Tyree Transformers Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 3243 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was dismissed from his employment with Tyree Transformers Pty Ltd on 11 June 2026. He applied for an unfair dismissal remedy to the Fair Work Commission on 3 July 2026, which was 22 days after his dismissal…

FWC30 Dec 2025

the Applicant v Xclusive Female Fitness Club

[2026] FWC 2593 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant was employed by Xclusive Female Fitness Club from April 2024 until December 2025. In late 2025, discussions occurred about changing her employment status to an independent contractor. Following a dispute re…

FWC29 Dec 2025

[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…

FWO24 Dec 2025$213,120

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…

FWO18 Dec 2025$36,000

FWO v Well Health Medical Services Pty Ltd and the Respondent

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.

FWO16 Dec 2025$7,642

FWO v Horne Distributors Pty Ltd and the Respondent

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…

FWO15 Dec 2025$30,000

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…

FWO14 Dec 2025$645,000

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…

FWO11 Dec 2025$25,000

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.

FWO8 Dec 2025$76,387

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…

FWC28 Nov 2025

[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…

FWC28 Nov 2025

[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…

FWO28 Nov 2025$135,000

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…

FWO26 Nov 2025$15,258

FWO v the Respondent

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 …

FWO22 Nov 2025$1,900,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-11-25-queensland-university-of-technology-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has paid over $1.9 million to 433 staff members who were underpaid. The underpayments occurred at campuses in Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, across five faculties. Aff…

FairWork Mate AI

Is the figure right for you?

The advisor reads your payslip, contract or letter against the Fair Work Commission case library and cites the decision behind every answer.

Just need this week sorted? A 7-Day Pass is 50 questions over 7 days, no account. Get a 7-Day Pass — $14.99