Latest Ombudsman News

Surge in children held in NT police watch houses the direct result of failed tough on crime laws
Murdoch University signs Enforceable Undertaking requiring over $4.9 million in back-payments
Fair Work Ombudsman signs Enforceable Undertaking with University of Queensland after about $11m in underpayments
Accounting and financial services company penalised for unlawful cashback scheme
Minister fails to act on pre‑natal child protection warnings
Temporary increase to vehicle allowance for Aged Care Award and SCHADS Award
Aged care investigations recover $5.3 million for underpaid workers
Fines rise after dodgy job ads spruik below-minimum rates
Kingston’s Sustainability Stars In Spotlight
New regulations to protect customers of alternative electricity services
Former director of Melbourne electrical services company faces court
Queensland Café Owner And Manager Face Court
Melbourne plumber allegedly paid migrant worker no wages for a year of work
“Be brave”, migrant fruit picker encourages workers, as NSW labour hire operator faces court
Former Queensland labour hire provider and manager penalised for false records
Perth bakery director allegedly physically blocked Inspector trying to access records
Captured, Not Impartial: ABC Has Lost Plot
On-demand delivery workers’ minimum pay rates and other standards start today
New Minimum Standards For On-demand Delivery Workers
Acting Commissioner appointed to ensure continuity of independent statutory offices
Building and construction labour hire company and owner penalised
Beauty Salon Operators Penalised For Deliberate Breach
Ombudsman calls for telco reform, highlighting failures for regional consumers
Livestock transport company allegedly underpaid workers almost $300,000
Melbourne software company and director penalised for deliberate breaches
Former Sydney Childcare Centre Operators Face Court
Land Access Ombudsman Role Expands
From Underpayments to Lockouts: MEU Says Peabody Keeps Letting Workers Down
Peabody Energy Australia signs Enforceable Undertaking after nearly $5m back-payments
Employment Services “punishment Without Trial” Is Back
Former ‘Big Fat Greek’ operators penalised for deliberate breach
Shed Building Company And Director Penalised For Breach
Surprise inspections uncover underpayments for Hobart food workers
Sydney grocery stores sign Enforceable Undertakings after underpayments
Griffith crackdown ignites as Operation Flint targets horticulture non‑compliance
Labour-hire operator in court over alleged underpayment of Japanese fruit pickers
ACMA Publishes Telco Complaint-handling Data
IGA supermarket allegedly underpaid migrant worker $93,000
“Untruthful” Cleaning Business Operator Penalised
Todd Buzza back in court for allegedly underpaying visa holders
Former Sydney electrical services company operator faces court
Melbourne Construction Company In Court
New process for the FWO to refer apparent uncertainties, ambiguities and errors in awards
Central Queensland Uni signs Enforceable Undertaking after underpayments exceed $1.3 million
Another Week, Another Big Build Scandal: Secret Review Cover-Up Proves Only a Royal Commission Will Work
Bikies on the Build, Families on the Breadline: Victoria Needs Checks and Balances
Payroll Error Identified And Corrected
Security company allegedly failed to pay unfair dismissal compensation