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.
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…
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 Beiler Constructions Pty Ltd as trustee for Fox Trading Trust
[2026] FCA 734 · Federal Court
the Applicant, a carpenter apprentice employed by Beiler Constructions Pty Ltd, brought claims against the company and its director, alleging sexual harassment and underpayment of wages. She also claimed adverse action r…
the Applicant v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 679 · Federal Court
the Applicant, a casual trolley collector for Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd, was terminated on February 9, 2024. He alleges his termination and prior treatment were unlawful under various discrimination and workpl…
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…
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…
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-04-16-luck-bird-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with The Luck Bird Pty Ltd, trading as Carlucci’s Restaurant in Templestowe, Melbourne. The restaurant underpaid 38 employees, including visa holders an…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-26-warwick-institute-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Warwick Institute of Australia Pty Ltd, its director the Respondent, and former finance manager a co-worker. They are accused of allegedly requiring a Brazilian …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-25-hoppers-trailer-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Hoppers Trailer Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based trailer manufacturer, and its sole director, Gurpinder Singh, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Compliance No…
Fair Work Ombudsman
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…
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-2026-03-05-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…
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…
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…
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-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…
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…
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-2026-01-27-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 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 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 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-2026-01-14-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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
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…
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.
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…
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-2025-12-17-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 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…
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…
[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] 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…
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 …
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
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…
[2025] FWC 1574
[2025] FWC 1574 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal claim against Metal Manufactures Pty Limited. the Respondent raised two objections: the Applicant’s annual earnings exceeded the High Income Threshold ($175,000), and he did not …
[2025] FWC 2946
[2025] FWC 2946 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from her role at RACQ Operations Pty Ltd on 23 July 2025. She sought to file a general protections dispute with the Fair Work Commission, but the application was lodged one day late, on 14 Aug…
FWO v the Respondent t/as Intense Panel and Paint – Slick FX Bodystyling
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/phyrum-um-t-as-intense-panel-and-paint-slick-fx-bodystyling/2025-10-24 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Phyrum Um t/as Intense Panel and Paint – Slick FX Bodystyling. The proceedings involved non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide a payslip.…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-10-27-wilkinson-cn-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former trustee for the Wilko Family Trust, who operated a Toorak café called ‘Grange Road Egg Shop’. The investigation concerned the entitlem…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-10-13-lawler-and-anor-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Michael Lawler Transport Pty Ltd, a Brisbane-based transport company, and its director, Michael Lawler, failed to comply with a Fair Work Commission order. The order required them to pay $27,280 in compensation to a driv…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-10-07-employers-warned-over-dodgy-job-ads-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has issued warnings to employers advertising jobs with illegal pay rates. Since laws were introduced to prevent this, employers have paid over $185,000 in fines. In 2023-24, 156 infringement…
FWO v Michael Lawler Transport Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/michael-lawler-transport-and-michael-lawler/2025-10-03 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) pursued legal action against Michael Lawler Transport Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The details of the non-compliance are not specified in the provided text. The case was heard on 2 October 20…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-10-02-lroc-builders-pty-ltd-and-oliver-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against LROC Builders Pty Ltd and its director, the Respondent, for failing to comply with Compliance Notices. Four carpenters were impacted, employed between December 2018 and A…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-24-cmfeu-marda-dandhi-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and two officials, the Applicant and the Second Respondent. The case relates to alleged unlawful …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-19-mccrystal-agricultural-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
McCrystal Agricultural Services Pty Ltd, a Queensland labour hire business and sweet potato farm, and its sole director Russell McCrystal, have been penalised for unlawfully deducting pay from migrant employees. The Fair…
FWO v LROC Builders Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/lroc-builders-and-lachlan-robert-olive/2025-09-15 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against LROC Builders Pty Ltd and Lachlan Robert Olive. The details of the non-compliance are not specified in the provided text.
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/muntazir-hussain/2025-09-08 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The details of the non-compliance ar…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-09-sai-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Sai Enterprises Pty Ltd, formerly operating a United Petroleum outlet in Queenstown, Adelaide, and its former manager, Raman Monga, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The Fair Work Ombudsman inv…
FWO v the Respondent t/as Dumpling Land
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/kailiang-chen-and-alex-du-t-as-dumpling-land/2025-09-03 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Applicant and the Second Respondent, trading as Dumpling Land. The details of the non-compliance are not specified in the provided text. The case was heard o…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-04-suburban-sydney-visa-monitoring-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Australian Border Force (ABF) conducted surprise inspections of approximately 40 businesses in Sydney, including Blacktown, Cabramatta, Chatswood, the Hills District, Hurstville, and Par…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-02-aaa-aussie-emergency-glass-and-boehm-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
AAA Aussie Emergency Glass Pty Ltd, operating in Beenleigh, Queensland, and its director Michael Ronald Boehm, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This follows a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation…
FWO v SAI Enterprises Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/sai-enterprises-and-raman-monga/2025-08-29 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against SAI Enterprises Pty Ltd and Raman Monga. The nature of the proceedings is not specified in the provided text. The decision was made on 28 August 2025.
[2025] FWCFB 178
[2025] FWCFB 178 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant appealed a decision by the Commissioner Simpson regarding her application for an extension of time to file an unfair dismissal application. The Applicant was dismissed from Thejo Australia Pty Ltd. She file…