Anonymous tip-offs help expose workplace breaches

FWO has received more than 90,000 anonymous tip-offs since launching Anonymous Report tool in 2016, with almost 13,000 in 2021-22.

13 January, 2023

FWO launches 2020-21 priorities

Underpayments of staff in the corporate sector will continue to be a priority.

12 July, 2020

FWO recovers entitlements for school cleaners

Fair Work Inspectors undertook audits in response to intelligence and allegations of cleaners being underpaid at Victorian government schools.

29 November, 2019

NSW company penalised for ‘two-for-one’ wage deal

Motel operators fined $280,000 for workplace breaches, including underpaying two workers more than $134,000.

23 September, 2019

FWO audits cleaning operations at Optus Stadium

Fair Work Ombudsman conducts surprise audit amid ongoing investigation at major sports venues.

23 September, 2019

Minimum wage rise kicks in today

Australia’s new national minimum wage has increased to $19.49 per hour or $740.80 per week.

1 July, 2019

Government supports jail time for migrant exploitation

Employers who deliberately engage in exploitative conduct could face jail time under new reforms accepted by the coalition government today.

7 March, 2019

Cleaning contractors hit with $65,000 penalty

Three cleaning firms and former sole trader penalised for involvement in underpaying cleaners at Tasmanian Woolworths sites.

12 December, 2018

WA cleaning company overhauls workplace practices

Cleaning company signs up to ongoing scrutiny of workplace arrangements with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

2 December, 2018

FWO report shows improved compliance

Fair Work Inspectors found 62 per cent of re-audited employers now meeting workplace obligations.

12 November, 2018

FWO reports $7.2m in penalties in 2017

Ombudsman assisted in almost 700 disputes involving businesses operating in building and industrial cleaning services sector.

22 October, 2018

Cleaning company penalised $144,000

Contractor fined for underpaying three casual employees more than $10,000.

24 September, 2018