Millions owed to Sunnyfield disability workers after six years of underpay Fair Work Ombudsman says an enforceable undertaking is in place Newcastle Herald · 1h ago
Former operators of Newcastle cafes accused of migrant worker breaches Almost $30,000 allegedly went unpaid, with close to half owed to just one worker. Newcastle Herald · Oct 6
Aged care service pays million-dollar bill after hundreds of staff were underpaid The Canberra charity has apologised to workers and paid arrears. The Canberra Times · Sep 21
Now-closed Thai restaurant allegedly failed to pay super to 'vulnerable' workers The former operators allegedly tried to cover it up with false pay slips. Newcastle Herald · May 20
Rogue providers run rife in disability support sector A federal investigation into the largely unregistered disability support sector has been welcomed by the industry and union who each tell of countless breaches. AAP · Jul 29, 2025
Record fine for sushi chain's 'audacious' worker rorts A popular sushi chain has been fined over $15.3 million for deliberately underpaying migrant workers in a record result for the Fair Work Ombudsman. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
Newcastle staff affected in national $16M back-pay undertaking Back-payments range from less than $1 to $69,298. Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2024
Hundreds of thousands recovered for underpaid food service workers Thirty outlets were found to have law breaches Newcastle Herald · Jun 12, 2024
Fair Work blitz on underpaying Canberra and Queanbeyan eateries Tip-offs about wage theft send inspectors in. The Canberra Times · Feb 13, 2024
Underpaid Optus workers get $7.8m in backpay from telco Telecommunications company Optus will reimburse thousands of current and former employees after underpaying them for six years. AAP · Feb 9, 2024