WA hotel operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $16,200 in penalties in court against the operators of a hotel in regional Western Australia.

Bricklayer faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a bricklaying business in Melbourne’s south-east.

Former Brisbane restaurant operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $28,000 penalty in court against the former operator of a Brisbane restaurant.

Former regional newspaper operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a regional newspaper in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.

Townsville café operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $29,200 in penalties in court against the former operators of a café in northern Queensland.

Brisbane insurance company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $19,000 in penalties in court against an insurance claims management company in the Brisbane CBD and its former director.

Vehicle repair and detailing trader faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a vehicle repair and detailing business in Adelaide.

$475k penalty for exploitation of Taiwanese students

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $475,200 penalty in court against the operator of the 85 Degrees café brand in Australia for exploiting young Taiwanese students in Sydney under the guise of a purported internship arrangement.

Queensland labour-hire company faces court for alleged underpayment of 87 visa holders

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a labour-hire company that operated on farms in Far North Queensland, alleging it underpaid visa holders almost $50,000.

Removal and storage business penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $77,400 in penalties in court against the operators of a furniture removal and storage business in Melbourne.