Media releases

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Perth-based company and its director.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $197,000 in court-ordered penalties against a Sydney health and wellness research company for contraventions including sham contracting involving workers with disability.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $168,000 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and one of its officials for improper conduct that included “obnoxious, bullying interactions” at a construction site in Melbourne.

The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has written to the FWO regarding alleged serious misconduct within the branches of the Construction and General Division of the CFMEU.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Ilhan Harman, who was allegedly involved in operating ‘Hero Kebab and Café’ outlets in various locations in central Queensland.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of an Adelaide motor vehicle services and repair business.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne retailer of baby and children’s products.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a company that provided patient transport services in Sydney.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $247,540 in penalties against the CFMEU and three of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Adelaide.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $223,107 for 447 underpaid food outlet employees on the Sunshine Coast, following surprise inspections.