Media releases

Sexual harassment in Australian workplaces affects people across all industries, at all levels, and in all locations. Every person has the right to a workplace that is safe and free from sexual harassment.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a gardening and landscaping business based on the Gold Coast, in Queensland.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a medical centre in Sydney’s west.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a New South Wales building and construction company and its director.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a transport company based in the Sunshine Coast region and its director.

La Trobe University will complete more than $10.77 million in payments, including superannuation and interest, to more than 6,700 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of an automotive repair and maintenance business in western Sydney.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Brisbane-based transport company and its director for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a construction business in Melbourne.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $9,250 penalty in court against an electrical services business in Western Sydney.