About our digital experience survey
News | 14 Feb 2025
We are conducting a series of surveys through our website to gather feedback from customers about the effectiveness of our digital tools.
Former construction business in court
Media Releases | 13 Feb 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a construction business in Sydney’s south-west.
Hairdressing salon operators face court for alleged failure to pay unfair dismissal compensation
Media Releases | 13 Feb 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of two hair dressing salons in western Sydney for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed teenage worker.
Nightclub security operator penalised
Media Releases | 07 Feb 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $6,600 penalty in court against the former senior manager of an Adelaide-based company that provided nightclub and event security services around Australia.
Take-away food operator in court
Media Releases | 07 Feb 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a take-away food business at Echuca, in regional Victoria.
FWO and Home Affairs inspect Melbourne businesses
Media Releases | 06 Feb 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force (ABF) officers from the Department of Home Affairs have made surprise inspections this week of about 40 Melbourne businesses employing migrant workers.
Fair Work Ombudsman targets Hobart eateries
Media Releases | 06 Feb 2025
The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise inspections of fast food outlets, restaurants and cafes in inner Hobart and its north-eastern suburbs this week to check workers are getting the right pay and entitlements.
Flooding in parts of Australia
News | 03 Feb 2025
Learn your workplace rights and responsibilities if you've been affected by flooding.
Supporting workers in closing power stations
News | 31 Jan 2025
When a coal-fired or gas-fired power station closes, affected workers may be able to access support from their employer and the Australian Government.
Hamilton Island operators sign Enforceable Undertaking
Media Releases | 30 Jan 2025
The companies responsible for the operation of Hamilton Island in Queensland have back-paid staff more than $28.1 million and have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.