NSW health food retailer penalised
Media Releases | 13 Jul 2023
The FWO has secured $54,264 in court penalties against the operators of a health food retailer in regional northern NSW for failing to pay compensation to two unfairly dismissed workers.
Darwin burger outlet in court
Media Releases | 06 Jul 2023
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a burger outlet in Darwin.
Former recruitment company in court
Media Releases | 06 Jul 2023
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a former Gold Coast-based recruitment company and its general manager.
Queensland labour-hire company penalised
Media Releases | 05 Jul 2023
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $106,430.63 court penalty against a labour-hire company, after it underpaid dozens of vulnerable visa holders working on farms in Far North Queensland.
2022 - 2023 Annual Wage Review
News | 01 Jul 2023
From 1 July 2023, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages increased. Calculate your new pay rates now.
Abolition of the ABCC and ROC
News | 01 Jul 2023
Find information about the abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) and the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC).
Changes to Supported Employment Services Award
News | 01 Jul 2023
From 30 June 2023, there are changes to the Supported Employment Services (SES) Award.
Gender equality measures and small claims process
News | 01 Jul 2023
Find information about changes to support gender equality. We also have information about changes to the small claims process.
Minimum wage increases tomorrow
Media Releases | 30 Jun 2023
The national minimum wage will increase tomorrow to $23.23 per hour (up from $21.38) or $882.80 per week (up $70.20 from $812.60) based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee.
Former regional Victorian eatery operators in court
Media Releases | 29 Jun 2023
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of an eatery in regional Victoria.