FWO announces 2021-22 priorities

Sandra Parker has announced our strategic priorities for the year ahead, with the key focus supporting workplaces as they manage the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.

Beauty business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of an eyebrow shaping business in eastern Sydney.

Radiology company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a radiology clinic on the Gold Coast, in Queensland.

Take-away outlet operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a Sydney take-away food outlet.

Minimum wage increase starts today

The FWO is reminding employers that the national minimum wage has increased today to $20.33 per hour (up from $19.84) or $772.60 per week (up from $753.80).

Chinese restaurant in Melbourne penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $309,750 in penalties in court in response to a migrant employee being underpaid at a Melbourne Chinese restaurant.

Former Hobart restaurant and hotel operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the director of company that formerly operated a restaurant and hotel in Hobart.

Fish farm company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of a fish farm and food production company located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales.

Tamworth beauty company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against a company operating a hair and beauty supplies store and salon.

Brisbane sushi restaurant faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action against the operators of a Brisbane sushi restaurant, alleging over 30 employees were underpaid and that documents and records were falsified.