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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.

FCA4 May 2026

Rogers 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

FWC18 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

FWO15 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

FWO25 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

FWO24 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

FWO17 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

FWO12 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

FWO10 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

FWO5 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

FWO4 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

FWO2 Mar 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

Ioakimidis 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

FWO25 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

FWO24 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$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

FWO19 Feb 2026$12,375

FWO v Echuca Kebabs Pty Ltd and Zekeriye Bilir

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/echuca-kebabs-and-zekeriye-bilir/2026-02-19 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Echuca Kebabs Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 19 February 2026.

FCA1 Feb 2026

Chambers 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 Tayfun Yildirim

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/canberra-electrical-solutions-and-tayfun-yildirim/2026-01-30 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Canberra Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The specific details of the non-compliance are

FWO26 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$29,825

FWO v Taylors Business Pty Ltd and Graeme John Grainger

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/taylors-business-and-graeme-john-grainger/2026-01-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Taylors Business Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with four compliance notices. The decision was made on 21 January 2026.

FWO21 Jan 2026$23,760

FWO v Yarraville Business Pty Ltd and Graeme John Grainger

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/yarraville-business-and-graeme-john-grainger/2026-01-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Yarraville Business Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with four compliance notices. The decision was made on 21 January 2026.

FWO21 Jan 2026$59,400

FWO v SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd and Graeme John Grainger

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/snnb-enterprises-and-graeme-john-grainger/2026-01-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd and Graeme John Grainger. The case involved non-compliance with four compliance notices. The decision was made on January 21, 2026.

FWO15 Jan 2026$9,014

FWO v Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and David Zammitt

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/workplace-medical-consultants-and-david-zammitt/2026-01-15 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on January 15, 2026.

FWO13 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

FWC31 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

[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 Irfan Khan

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/well-health-medical-services-and-irfan-khan/2025-12-18 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Well Health Medical Services Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 18 December 2025.

FWO17 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

FWO16 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

FWO16 Dec 2025$7,642

FWO v Horne Distributors Pty Ltd and Phillip Horne

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/horne-distributors-and-phillip-horne/2025-12-16 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Horne Distributors Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide a payslip within the required ti

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.

FWO10 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

FWC29 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

FWC29 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 Brianna Lee Corben

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/brianna-lee-corben/2025-11-26 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against University of New South Wales. The proceedings related to the university's failure to provide payslips containing required information and a failure to maintain

FWO24 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

FWO20 Nov 2025$450,000

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

FWO17 Nov 2025$46,950

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

FWC30 Oct 2025

[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

FWC30 Oct 2025

[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

FWO26 Oct 2025$9,390

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

FWO24 Oct 2025$9,578

FWO v Phyrum Um 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.

FWO12 Oct 2025$31,550

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

FWO6 Oct 2025$185,000

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

FWO3 Oct 2025$31,550

FWO v Michael Lawler Transport Pty Ltd and Michael Lawler

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

FWO1 Oct 2025$67,347

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

FWO23 Sept 2025$13,320

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

FWO18 Sept 2025$48,500

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

FWO15 Sept 2025$67,347

FWO v LROC Builders Pty Ltd and Lachlan Robert Olive

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.

FWO8 Sept 2025$38,500

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

FWO8 Sept 2025$4,950

FWO v Muntazir Hussain

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

FWO3 Sept 2025$118,800

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

FWO3 Sept 2025$10,479

FWO v Kailiang Chen and Alex Du 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

FWO1 Sept 2025$116,550

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

FWC30 Aug 2025

[2025] FWCFB 139

[2025] FWCFB 139 · Fair Work Commission

Qube Offshore Services Pty Ltd and the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) were bargaining for an enterprise agreement to cover around seven employees who work on a floating liquified natural gas facility, the Prelude, offsh

FWC30 Aug 2025

[2025] FWC 2289

[2025] FWC 2289 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant sought to extend the time to file a claim alleging unfair dismissal against his former employer, Electra Lift Co. His employment ended in October 2022, and he filed his application almost two and a half yea

FWC30 Aug 2025

[2025] FWC 1570

[2025] FWC 1570 · Fair Work Commission

Sanuri Rathnayaka Herath Mudiyanselage (the Applicant) sought a remedy for unfair dismissal from Greenhill Education Group Pty Ltd T/A Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology (the Respondent). The Applicant initially wor

FWC30 Aug 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

FWO29 Aug 2025$38,500

FWO v SAI Enterprises Pty Ltd and Raman Monga

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.

FWO28 Aug 2025$350,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-08-29-250826-ato-and-fwo-media-release-op-sentinel · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) conducted surprise visits to over 30 food sector and hospitality businesses in Darwin between August 26 and 28, 2025. This was part of Operation Sentinel

FWO27 Aug 2025$116,550

FWO v AAA Aussie Emergency Glass Pty Ltd and Michael Boehm

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/aaa-aussie-emergency-glass-and-michael-boehm/2025-08-27 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against AAA Aussie Emergency Glass Pty Ltd and Michael Boehm. The details of the non-compliance are not specified in the provided text. The decision was made on 26 Augus

FWO21 Aug 2025$28,195

FWO v Port Melbourne Cosmetic Clinic Pty Ltd and Robin Abdelmalek

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/port-melbourne-cosmetic-clinic-and-robin-abdelmalek/2025-08-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Port Melbourne Cosmetic Clinic Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The details of the non-compliance are not specified in the provided text. The case was heard on 20 Aug

FWC30 July 2025

[2025] FWCFB 133

[2025] FWCFB 133 · Fair Work Commission

Lee Witherden, a long-term stevedore at DP World Sydney Limited's Port Botany terminal, tested positive for cocaine metabolites during a random drug and alcohol test in May 2024. He admitted to recreational cocaine use d

FWO30 July 2025$32,907

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-31-innovative-associates-and-kharel-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Innovative Associates Pty Ltd, a Sydney accounting firm, and its director, the Respondent. They are accused of exploiting a Nepalese national employed as an assi

FWC30 July 2025

[2025] FWCFB 141

[2025] FWCFB 141 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant, a long-term employee of Veolia Recycling and Recovery Pty Ltd, was dismissed after a series of incidents including vehicle accidents, breaches of safety policies, a stop work incident, and a positive blood

FWO27 July 2025$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-28-mezzaco-trading-pty-ltd-and-karl-haidenbauer-cn-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Karl Haidenbauer and Mezzaco Trading Pty Ltd, former operators of the 'Six Ain’t Seven' café in North Parramatta. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Notic

FWO22 July 2025$22,536

FWO v Sempha Solutions Pty Ltd and Simon Paul Herman

FWO-LIT/2025-2026/sempha-solutions-and-simon-paul-herman/2025-07-22 · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) pursued legal action against Yarraville Business Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with four compliance notices. The details of the notices or the nature o

FWO21 July 2025$150,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-22-blumentals-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former owner-operator of D365.Group Pty Ltd, an IT services company liquidated in 2023. The company provided services related to Microsoft so

FWO16 July 2025$44,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-17-kassiou-construction-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Kassiou Constructions Pty Ltd, a residential building and construction company based in Winnellie, Darwin, and its director, Ilias Kassiou, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fai

FWO14 July 2025$100,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-15-kosu-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Kosu Group Pty Ltd, which previously operated Yakiniku Kosu restaurant in Castle Hill, Sydney, and its sole director and part-owner, the Respondent. They are acc

FWO10 July 2025$6,095

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-11-omalleys-operations-failure-to-comply-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

O’Malley’s Operations Pty Ltd, a labour hire company supplying staff to the Royal Hotel Granville, is facing legal action from the Fair Work Ombudsman. This action follows a failure to pay $6,095 in compensation to a for

FWO8 July 2025$62,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-09-din-tai-fung-case-study-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Guoyong “Jet” Liu, a visa holder, worked at Din Tai Fung in Sydney between July 2014 and May 2018. He and 16 other employees, primarily migrants from China and Indonesia, were deliberately underpaid. Jet felt pressured t

FWO30 June 2025$948

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-01-awr-2025-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a 3.5% increase to the national minimum wage, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. The new rate is $948 per week or $24.95 per hour. Casual employees are

FWO24 June 2025$760,405

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-06-25-horticulture-strategy-report-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) conducted a three-year Horticulture Strategy (2021-2024) inspecting over 500 employers across 15 regional hotspots. Inspections targeted farms, orchards, and labour hire providers. The Morni

FWO18 June 2025$220,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-06-19-sunshine-coast-frac-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting inspections of 34 fast food outlets, restaurants, and cafés in Noosa Heads, Noosaville, and Tewantin, Sunshine Coast. The inspections began on June 18, 2025. They aim to check for un

FWO17 June 2025$22,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-06-18-redmond-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, former owner and operator of Cleaning Excellence Pty Ltd, trading as Cleaning Excellence. The company, located in the Central Coast, Newcastle an

FWO3 June 2025$16,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-06-04-cash-converters-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Yarraville Business Pty Ltd, Taylors Business Pty Ltd, and SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd, former operators of Cash Converter stores in Epping, Taylors Lake, and Yarra

FWC30 May 2025

[2025] FWC 1353

[2025] FWC 1353 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant and a co-worker, both former volunteers with the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association (Coast Guard), applied to the Fair Work Commission for orders to stop bullying. The Applicant alleges bullying b

FWO11 May 2025$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-05-12-veens-ligitation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Veens Group Pty Ltd, a housing construction company based in Harrington Park, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compl

FWO4 May 2025$802,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-05-05-mr-viet-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties and compensation after the Applicant and her partner, operators of two 'Mr Viet' Vietnamese eateries in Adelaide, underpaid 36 migrant workers. The workers, mostly Vietnamese int

FWO23 Apr 2025$8,667

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-04-24-yesilbas-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Tamer Yesilbas, the former operator of The Dock Lounge bar in Melbourne, has been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The penalty relates to breaches of pay slip laws and failure to comply with a Complianc

FWO23 Apr 2025$7,995

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-04-24-monaco-willows-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman secured a penalty against the Respondent, former director of Monaco Willows Pty Ltd, which operated the Tusk cafe in Windsor, Melbourne. The company unlawfully deducted $3,610 from a visa holder c

FWO16 Apr 2025$1,878

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-04-17-record-keeping-blitz-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman conducted surprise inspections of approximately 50 businesses across six cities: Hobart, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Cairns. These businesses, including mobile phone repair shops, disc

FWO13 Apr 2025$76,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-04-14-townsend-inc-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Townsend House Inc, a South Australian charity providing allied health services, self-reported workplace non-compliance to the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) in April 2023. An investigation revealed that eighty employees were

FWO3 Apr 2025$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-04-04-hoppers-trailer-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Hoppers Trailer Pty Ltd, a Melbourne trailer manufacturer, and its sole director, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Notice in August 2023 aft

FWO2 Apr 2025$1,000,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-04-03-sabcha-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Sabcha Pty Ltd, which operates 11 P’Nut Street Noodles restaurants in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast, and one of its directors, Ankur Sehgal. It is all

FWC30 Mar 2025

[2025] FWCFB 38

[2025] FWCFB 38 · Fair Work Commission

Sydney Trains and NSW Trains sought an order to suspend protected industrial action related to bargaining for a new enterprise agreement to replace the existing Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Enterprise Agreement 2022.

FWO26 Mar 2025$80,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-03-27-newtown-and-enmore-frac-investigations-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting surprise inspections of 20 fast food outlets, restaurants, and cafés in Newtown and Enmore, Sydney. The inspections began on March 26, 2025. Inspectors are interviewing managers and

FWO3 Mar 2025$27,280

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-03-04-lawler-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Michael Lawler Transport Pty Ltd, a Brisbane-based transport company, and its director, the Respondent. The company previously employed a driver from July 2022 t

FWC27 Feb 2025

[2025] FWC 323

[2025] FWC 323 · Fair Work Commission

The Applicant sought an extension of time to file an unfair dismissal application against her former employer, the Respondent. She was dismissed on 29 October 2024, and filed her application on 8 December 2024, 19 days p

FWO18 Feb 2025$18,780

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-19-setka-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and its former Victorian Secretary, the Respondent. The legal action alleges the Respondent attem

FWO17 Feb 2025$5,600,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-18-relationships-australia-qld-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), a not-for-profit organisation providing support services across Queensland, has back-paid over 980 current and former employees more than $5.6 million. The underpayments occurred

FWO16 Feb 2025$179,221

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-17-klm-gupta-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

the Applicant and Loveleen Gupta were penalized for underpaying four migrant workers at two United Petroleum-branded outlets in Sandy Bay and Kingston, Tasmania, between December 2020 and February 2021. The workers, incl

FWO6 Feb 2025$41,250

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-07-echuca-kebabs-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Echuca Kebabs Pty Ltd and its sole director, Zekeriye Bilir. This followed a request for assistance from a worker employed between 2017 and 2022. A Fair Work Inspect

FWO22 Jan 2025$127,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-01-23-rj-cornish-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

R J Cornish & Co. Pty Ltd, a fruit grower in Cobram and Muckatah, Victoria, made unlawful wage deductions totaling $126,859 from the wages of 112 employees between July 2017 and June 2024. The deductions were for power l

FWO15 Jan 2025$900,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-01-16-navasardyan-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of Griffon Alpha Group Pty Ltd, a now deregistered security company in Perth. It is alleged that the Respondent was involved

FWC31 Dec 2024

the Applicant v M.J. Harris Group Pty Ltd

[2025] FWC 2442 · Fair Work Commission

the Applicant commenced employment with M.J. Harris Group Pty Ltd. The company is in the construction industry. the Applicant resigned from his position. The Fair Work Commission found that he was effectively dismissed b

FWO22 Dec 2024$5,000,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-12-23-blue-sky-kids-land-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Blue Sky Kids Land Pty Ltd, a children’s clothing retailer operating in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, and its directors the Applicant and the Second Respondent, have been penalised for exploiting