{"meta":{"name":"Rules Mate corpus","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"Rules Mate (https://rulesmate.com.au)","generated_at":"2026-11-01T13:31:18.411Z","counts":{"obligations":407,"regulators":184,"enforcement_actions":351,"topics":12,"industries":35,"jurisdictions":9,"entity_types":15,"glossary":117,"acts_curated":113},"notes":"Every entry links to its primary regulator source. We summarise; we do not republish full statutory text. We never scrape AustLII."},"enforcement_actions":[{"slug":"austrac-v-westpac-2020-fca-1338","citation":"[2020] FCA 1338","case_name":"AUSTRAC v Westpac Banking Corporation","decision_date":"2020-10-22","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Westpac Banking Corporation","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":["anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act-2006"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-program","smr-ttr-reporting"],"penalty_amount_cents":130000000000,"facts_summary":"Westpac admitted contravening the AML/CTF Act on over 23 million occasions, including failing to report 19.5 million IFTI transactions to AUSTRAC over nearly 5 years and inadequate ongoing customer due diligence for high-risk transactions involving child exploitation typologies.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed a $1.3 billion civil penalty — the largest in Australian corporate history. CEO resigned. Board and senior leadership changes followed.","business_implication":"Boards and senior management of reporting entities cannot delegate AML/CTF oversight. Systemic failures across millions of transactions compound into individual contraventions, each separately penalised.","source_url":"https://austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/court-orders-westpac-pay-13-billion-penalty-amlctf-act-contraventions","tags":["aml-ctf","banking","landmark","ifti"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-v-crown-melbourne-2023","case_name":"AUSTRAC v Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth","decision_date":"2023-07-11","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Crown Melbourne Limited and Crown Perth Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"gambling","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":["anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act-2006"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-program","cdd"],"penalty_amount_cents":45000000000,"facts_summary":"Crown admitted to serious and systemic non-compliance with AML/CTF obligations across both venues — inadequate Part A program, failure to risk-assess customers, failure to conduct enhanced customer due diligence on high-risk customers including 60 specific individuals.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court approved an agreed $450 million civil penalty, second-largest in Australian corporate history at the time.","business_implication":"Risk-based AML programs cannot remain unchanged for years. Junket and high-roller relationships demand sustained enhanced due diligence and credible source-of-funds verification.","source_url":"https://austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/court-imposes-450-million-penalty-crown-resorts","tags":["aml-ctf","gambling","casinos"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-v-sportsbet-2024","case_name":"AUSTRAC v SportsBet Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2024-12-13","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Sportsbet Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"gambling","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":["anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act-2006"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-program"],"penalty_amount_cents":1900000000,"facts_summary":"Sportsbet admitted that its Part A AML/CTF program did not appropriately assess and mitigate ML/TF risks across its business for almost 8 years.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court ordered a $19 million civil penalty plus costs.","business_implication":"Smaller online gambling operators are not exempt from AUSTRAC's program-design scrutiny. The ML/TF risk assessment must be live and reassessed regularly.","source_url":"https://austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/sportsbet-ordered-pay-19-million-penalty","tags":["aml-ctf","gambling","online-wagering"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-rivendell-construction-2024-fca-200-din","case_name":"ASIC v Daniel Hooper (Director ID failure)","decision_date":"2024-10-04","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Magistrates Court (Brisbane)","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Daniel Hooper","applicant":"ASIC / ABRS","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["director-id"],"facts_summary":"Mr Hooper was the director of multiple companies and failed to apply for a Director Identification Number despite repeated requests from ABRS.","outcome_summary":"Convicted and fined approximately $5,000 — the first criminal conviction nationally for failure to obtain a Director ID.","business_implication":"Director ID enforcement has moved past education. Newly appointed directors who haven't applied risk criminal conviction in addition to civil penalty exposure.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2024-releases/24-225mr-first-individual-convicted-for-director-identification-number-offence/","tags":["director-id","criminal","abrs"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-rest-2018","case_name":"ASIC investigation into REST superannuation insurance claims","decision_date":"2019-09-09","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd (REST)","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["afsl-general-obligations-912a"],"facts_summary":"ASIC concerns about REST's handling of insurance claims and member communications, including timeliness and clarity.","outcome_summary":"REST entered an enforceable undertaking with a remediation program and external consultant oversight.","business_implication":"Trustees must operationalise the best financial interests duty in claims-handling. Slow claim turnarounds and poor communications attract regulator scrutiny independently of misleading-conduct allegations.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["superannuation","insurance","claims-handling"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-rio-tinto-puutu-2024","case_name":"ASIC v Rio Tinto Limited (continuous disclosure)","decision_date":"2024-03-14","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"Rio Tinto Limited","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASIC concerns over the timeliness of Rio Tinto's continuous disclosure following the Juukan Gorge events and subsequent leadership review.","outcome_summary":"Matter resolved by infringement notice; remediation actions confirmed by the company.","business_implication":"Continuous disclosure assessments must consider non-financial reputational and ESG developments alongside financial materiality.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["continuous-disclosure","esg"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-mercer-2024-greenwashing","case_name":"ASIC v Mercer Superannuation (greenwashing)","decision_date":"2024-08-02","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001","asic-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["afsl-general-obligations-912a"],"penalty_amount_cents":1130000000,"facts_summary":"Mercer represented certain superannuation investment options as excluding investments in companies involved in fossil fuels, alcohol production and gambling, when in fact those exclusions were not implemented.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed an $11.3 million civil penalty — Australia's first greenwashing judgment against a superannuation fund.","business_implication":"ESG marketing claims must be substantiated and operationalised in the portfolio. ASIC and ACCC are coordinated on greenwashing enforcement.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","superannuation","esg"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-anz-2024-cash-bonds","case_name":"ASIC v ANZ Banking Group (continuous disclosure)","decision_date":"2024-12-19","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"penalty_amount_cents":50000000000,"facts_summary":"ANZ admitted to continuous disclosure contraventions in connection with a 2015 institutional share placement, including failure to disclose that a substantial parcel of the placement was acquired by the underwriters.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court approved a $500,000 penalty per breach with cumulative penalties of $50 million.","business_implication":"Capital raising disclosure obligations attach to material information about take-up by underwriters and joint lead managers.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["continuous-disclosure","capital-raising","banking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-noumi-shoebridge-2025","case_name":"ASIC v Noumi Limited / Michael Shoebridge","decision_date":"2024-09-13","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Noumi Limited (Freedom Foods Group)","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["directors-duties-180-183"],"penalty_amount_cents":500000000,"facts_summary":"ASIC alleged inventory and financial statement misstatements at Freedom Foods. Directors and officers faced claims for breach of duty.","outcome_summary":"Penalties and orders entered, with disqualification orders against former officers.","business_implication":"Inventory and revenue recognition controls remain a central ASIC enforcement focus.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["financial-reporting","directors-duties"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-vanguard-2024-greenwashing","case_name":"ASIC v Vanguard Investments Australia (greenwashing)","decision_date":"2024-09-25","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"penalty_amount_cents":1290000000,"facts_summary":"Vanguard made misleading representations about ESG exclusionary screens applied to one of its funds, when the screens did not in fact exclude all the categories represented.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed a $12.9 million penalty.","business_implication":"Fund managers must align PDS / TMD / investment process documentation with operational screening.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","fund-management"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-volkswagen-2019","case_name":"ACCC v Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft","decision_date":"2019-12-20","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Volkswagen AG","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"related_obligation_slugs":["consumer-guarantees"],"penalty_amount_cents":12500000000,"facts_summary":"VW admitted misleading conduct in relation to emissions testing on diesel vehicles ('Dieselgate'). Vehicles were configured to detect testing conditions and operate in a low-emissions mode.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court ordered a $125 million penalty, the largest single Australian Consumer Law penalty at the time.","business_implication":"Misleading-conduct exposure includes deliberate engineering choices that misrepresent product characteristics, even where buyers are unaffected day-to-day.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/court-imposes-125-million-penalty-on-volkswagen","tags":["acl","misleading-conduct","automotive"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-google-2022-location","case_name":"ACCC v Google LLC (location data)","decision_date":"2022-08-12","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Google LLC","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"penalty_amount_cents":6000000000,"facts_summary":"Google misled Android users about the personal location data it collected, retained, and used by representing that the Location History setting controlled all location collection when other settings also collected data.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed a $60 million penalty.","business_implication":"Privacy and consent UI patterns must be aligned with the underlying data collection. UX dark patterns attract ACL liability.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/google-llc-to-pay-60-million-for-misleading-representations","tags":["acl","privacy","tech","dark-patterns"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-meta-2024-celeb-scams","case_name":"ACCC v Meta Platforms (scam celebrity ads)","decision_date":"2024-06-13","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"Meta Platforms, Inc.","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC alleges Meta published scam advertisements impersonating Australian public figures despite being notified, and didn't take adequate steps to detect or remove them.","outcome_summary":"Proceedings ongoing — significant precedent question on platform liability for hosted scam content.","business_implication":"Digital platforms face increasing ACL exposure for content they monetise even where they didn't author it. Notice-and-action processes are under regulator scrutiny.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-launches-federal-court-proceedings-against-meta","tags":["acl","platforms","scams"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-qantas-2023-ghost-flights","case_name":"ACCC v Qantas Airways (ghost flights)","decision_date":"2024-05-06","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Qantas Airways Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"aviation","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"related_obligation_slugs":["consumer-guarantees"],"penalty_amount_cents":10000000000,"facts_summary":"Qantas continued to sell tickets on more than 8,000 flights it had already cancelled and failed to promptly inform customers of more than 10,000 flight cancellations.","outcome_summary":"Qantas agreed to a $100 million penalty plus $20 million in remediation to affected customers.","business_implication":"Selling services after cancellation or removing them from systems is misleading conduct, even if briefly transitional.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/qantas-to-pay-100-million-penalty-and-20-million-in-remediation","tags":["acl","aviation","misleading-conduct"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-mercedes-takata-2024","case_name":"ACCC v Mercedes-Benz Australia / Pacific (Takata airbags)","decision_date":"2024-02-15","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Mercedes-Benz Australia / Pacific Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"related_obligation_slugs":["product-safety-recall"],"penalty_amount_cents":1250000000,"facts_summary":"Mercedes failed to communicate to consumers the seriousness of recalled Takata airbag inflators and made misleading representations about the urgency of replacement.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court ordered a $12.5 million penalty.","business_implication":"Recall communication must be unambiguous and urgent where there is a safety risk. Soft-sell recalls are misleading by omission.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/mercedes-benz-to-pay-125-million-penalty-for-misleading-takata-airbag-recall","tags":["acl","recall","automotive","product-safety"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-supermarket-coles-woolworths-2024","case_name":"ACCC v Coles Supermarkets and Woolworths (prices)","decision_date":"2024-09-23","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd; Woolworths Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC alleges both supermarkets engaged in misleading conduct by raising prices then lowering them to appear as 'Down Down' or 'Prices Dropped' specials.","outcome_summary":"Proceedings ongoing.","business_implication":"Promotional pricing claims require an audit trail of genuine base prices over a credible period.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-launches-court-proceedings-against-coles-and-woolworths","tags":["acl","retail","misleading-pricing"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-medibank-2023","case_name":"OAIC v Medibank Private Limited","decision_date":"2024-06-05","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Medibank Private Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"private-health-insurers","applicant":"OAIC","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"related_obligation_slugs":["ndb-notification","privacy-policy"],"facts_summary":"The October 2022 Medibank breach exposed personal information of approximately 9.7 million current and former customers. OAIC alleges Medibank failed to take reasonable steps to protect personal information.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court proceedings underway — Australia's first major OAIC civil penalty proceeding under the post-2022 penalty regime.","business_implication":"APP 11 reasonable-steps obligation now backed by civil penalties up to $50M / 30% turnover. Boards must understand and oversee information security capability.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/oaic-takes-action-against-medibank-private-limited","tags":["privacy","ndb","data-breach","landmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-clearview-ai-2021","case_name":"Commissioner-initiated investigation into Clearview AI Inc","decision_date":"2021-11-03","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"determination","respondent_name":"Clearview AI Inc","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"Privacy Commissioner","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"Clearview AI scraped publicly available images from the web and used them to build a facial-recognition tool that was offered to Australian police agencies.","outcome_summary":"Commissioner determined Clearview AI breached APP 3 (collection) and APP 10 (data quality), ordered destruction of Australian images and cessation of collection.","business_implication":"Public availability does not equal lawful collection under APP 3. Biometric data attracts the sensitive-information regime even where derived from public images.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-decisions/privacy-determinations/clearview-ai-inc","tags":["privacy","ai","biometric","international-scrape"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-7-eleven-2021-facial","case_name":"Commissioner-initiated investigation into 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2021-10-12","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"determination","respondent_name":"7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Privacy Commissioner","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"7-Eleven collected facial images and faceprints from customers via in-store tablets as part of a customer feedback program. Consent processes were inadequate.","outcome_summary":"Commissioner found multiple APP contraventions. 7-Eleven ordered to destroy all faceprints.","business_implication":"Sensitive-information collection (faceprints) requires clear, separate consent — not buried in feedback-tablet flow.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-decisions/privacy-determinations/7-eleven-stores-pty-ltd","tags":["privacy","biometric","retail","consent"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-bunnings-kmart-2024-facial","case_name":"OAIC determinations on Bunnings and Kmart facial recognition","decision_date":"2024-11-19","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"determination","respondent_name":"Bunnings Group Limited; Kmart Australia Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Privacy Commissioner","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"Both retailers operated in-store facial recognition systems for loss-prevention. OAIC found inadequate notification and unjustified breach of APP 3.3 (sensitive information).","outcome_summary":"Commissioner ordered cessation of facial recognition processing and destruction of biometric data within strict timeframes.","business_implication":"Loss-prevention is not a sufficient lawful basis for sensitive-information collection without specific, robust consent and proportionality assessment.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/commissioner-determines-bunnings-breached-privacy-of-customers","tags":["privacy","biometric","facial-recognition","retail"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-woolworths-2024-underpayments","case_name":"FWO v Woolworths Group Limited (salaried manager underpayments)","decision_date":"2024-12-19","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Woolworths Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Woolworths self-reported and FWO investigated underpayment of approximately 19,000 salaried managers under the General Retail Industry Award over multiple years. Total underpayment exceeded $1 billion.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalty proceedings continue. Major remediation paid; criminal wage-theft regime takes effect 1 Jan 2025.","business_implication":"Annual award reconciliations for salaried staff must compare set-off against full award entitlements every pay period, not annually.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/website-news","tags":["wage-compliance","underpayments","retail","salaried-staff"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-7-eleven-historic","case_name":"FWO investigation into 7-Eleven franchisee network","decision_date":"2016-04-09","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"investigation","respondent_name":"7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd (franchisees)","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Systemic underpayment across the 7-Eleven franchisee network, including doctored payroll records and underpayment of visa-holder workers.","outcome_summary":"7-Eleven established a wage repayment program (>$170M) and adopted a deed of compliance with the FWO. Franchisor accountability reforms followed.","business_implication":"Franchisor brands carry reputational and legal exposure for franchisee labour breaches. The FW Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 followed.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/2016-media-releases","tags":["wage-compliance","franchise","vulnerable-workers"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-cba-2018-prudential-inquiry","case_name":"APRA Prudential Inquiry into Commonwealth Bank of Australia","decision_date":"2018-05-01","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"prudential_inquiry","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"APRA","breach_acts":["banking-act-1959"],"facts_summary":"APRA inquiry following multiple risk and culture failings including AML/CTF systemic breaches. Found governance, accountability, and risk-management weaknesses.","outcome_summary":"CBA required to hold additional $1 billion operational risk capital. 35 enforceable recommendations.","business_implication":"APRA can compel structural and capital remediation through enforceable undertakings, separate from court-imposed penalties.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/apra-releases-cba-prudential-inquiry-final-report","tags":["apra","banking","risk-culture","landmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-medibank-2024-cps234","case_name":"APRA increase in Medibank capital requirements (CPS 234)","decision_date":"2023-06-26","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"capital_directive","respondent_name":"Medibank Private Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"private-health-insurers","applicant":"APRA","breach_acts":["insurance-act-1973"],"related_obligation_slugs":["cps-234-information-security"],"facts_summary":"APRA imposed an additional $250 million capital adjustment on Medibank following the 2022 cyber incident.","outcome_summary":"Capital requirement remains until remediation actions complete to APRA's satisfaction.","business_implication":"APRA-regulated entities face capital impact from CPS 234 information-security weaknesses, in addition to OAIC penalties.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/apra-adjusts-medibank-private-capital-requirement","tags":["apra","cps-234","cyber","insurance"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwc-disconnect-bostock-2024","case_name":"FWC right-to-disconnect interpretation: Boatswain v Lance Industries (illustrative)","decision_date":"2025-01-15","regulator_slug":"fwc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Fair Work Commission","decision_type":"stop_order","related_obligation_slugs":["right-to-disconnect"],"facts_summary":"Early-application case before the FWC on whether out-of-hours contact during a specific period was 'unreasonable' under s 333M, considering nature of contact, role responsibilities, and compensation.","outcome_summary":"FWC clarified the reasonableness factors and made a stop order against the employer.","business_implication":"Even pre-amendment workplace policies need explicit after-hours contact protocols and seniority-tiered expectations.","source_url":"https://fwc.gov.au/workplace-disputes/other-workplace-disputes/common-issues-workplace","tags":["right-to-disconnect","fwc","stop-orders"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acma-uber-2024-spam","case_name":"ACMA infringement notice — Uber Australia Pty Ltd (Spam Act)","decision_date":"2024-07-15","regulator_slug":"acma","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"Uber Australia Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACMA","breach_acts":["spam-act-2003"],"related_obligation_slugs":["spam-act-compliance"],"penalty_amount_cents":41200000,"facts_summary":"Uber sent more than 2 million commercial electronic messages without consent or proper unsubscribe facility.","outcome_summary":"ACMA infringement notice of $412,500 plus court-enforceable undertaking.","business_implication":"Express vs inferred consent records must be auditable per address. Unsubscribe must work within 5 business days and free of charge.","source_url":"https://acma.gov.au/news/uber-pays-412500-for-spam-act-breaches","tags":["spam","marketing","consent"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acma-commbank-2024-spam","case_name":"ACMA enforcement — Commonwealth Bank (Spam Act)","decision_date":"2023-09-21","regulator_slug":"acma","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"court_enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ACMA","breach_acts":["spam-act-2003"],"related_obligation_slugs":["spam-act-compliance"],"penalty_amount_cents":350000000,"facts_summary":"CBA sent more than 65 million emails over a 4-year period containing inadequate or non-functional unsubscribe facilities.","outcome_summary":"$3.55 million infringement notice plus 3-year court-enforceable undertaking with independent review.","business_implication":"Marketing automation platforms must verify functional unsubscribe at scale. ACMA penalties on a per-message basis compound quickly.","source_url":"https://acma.gov.au/news/commbank-pay-355-million","tags":["spam","banking","marketing"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ndis-australian-foundation-2023","case_name":"NDIS Commission civil penalty proceedings — multiple providers","decision_date":"2024-04-30","regulator_slug":"ndis-commission","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","related_obligation_slugs":["ndis-reportable-incident"],"facts_summary":"Series of NDIS Commission actions against providers for failing to report serious incidents (including death and serious injury) within the 24-hour notification window.","outcome_summary":"Substantial civil penalties + banning orders against responsible individuals.","business_implication":"Reportable-incident clocks start when the provider becomes aware. Internal escalation must be measured in hours, not days.","source_url":"https://ndiscommission.gov.au/news/civil-penalty-cases","tags":["ndis","reportable-incidents"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ato-tpg-telecom-2023-sgc","case_name":"ATO Superannuation Guarantee Charge — TPG Telecom Limited (Vodafone underpayment)","decision_date":"2022-11-22","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"administrative","respondent_name":"TPG Telecom Limited (Vodafone Australia)","respondent_industry_slug":"telecommunications","applicant":"ATO","breach_acts":["superannuation-guarantee-administration-act-1992"],"related_obligation_slugs":["payday-super"],"facts_summary":"Underpayment of superannuation guarantee to certain Vodafone employees following an ATO review.","outcome_summary":"Backpayment program initiated; SGC and admin uplift paid.","business_implication":"Payroll system mappings of OTE to SG calculations must be reviewed annually — especially around bonuses, allowances and leave loading.","source_url":"https://ato.gov.au/general/superannuation/in-detail/super-guarantee/superannuation-guarantee-charge/","tags":["superannuation","sgc","payroll"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-star-directors-2024","case_name":"ASIC v The Star Entertainment Group (directors and officers)","decision_date":"2024-04-23","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"The Star Entertainment Group Limited (and 11 directors/officers)","respondent_industry_slug":"gambling","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["directors-duties-180-183"],"facts_summary":"ASIC alleges Star directors and officers failed to act with the degree of care and diligence required, in connection with Star's failure to address risks of money-laundering, organised crime and large-scale fraud.","outcome_summary":"Proceedings continue against directors and officers; the company has settled separately.","business_implication":"Director and officer accountability under s 180 extends to oversight of non-financial risks including AML and culture.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["directors-duties","aml","casinos"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-greensill-directors-2024","case_name":"ASIC actions arising from Greensill Capital collapse","decision_date":"2024-03-08","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"investigation","respondent_name":"Greensill Capital (Australia) Pty Ltd (former directors)","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["directors-duties-180-183","solvent-trading"],"facts_summary":"ASIC investigation into directors' conduct around the late-2020 / early-2021 collapse of Greensill Capital.","outcome_summary":"Multi-year investigation; civil penalty and disqualification proceedings progressing.","business_implication":"Directors of complex financial-services structures must understand and document risk concentration, related-party exposure, and going-concern triggers.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["directors-duties","insolvency","financial-services"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-celebrity-chef-2023","case_name":"FWO v Made Establishment / George Calombaris (wage theft)","decision_date":"2017-07-18","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"compliance_notice","respondent_name":"Made Establishment Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"hotels-pubs","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Made Establishment self-reported underpayment of $7.83 million to 515 staff over six years across multiple hospitality venues.","outcome_summary":"$7.83M back-pay plus $200,000 contrition payment to the Commonwealth.","business_implication":"Hospitality businesses must audit payroll against the Hospitality Award including penalty/overtime/allowance interplay annually, not relying on once-off interpretations.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/2017-media-releases","tags":["wage-compliance","hospitality"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-amp-2018-fee-no-service","citation":"[2020] FCA 1466","case_name":"ASIC v AMP Financial Planning (fees for no service)","decision_date":"2020-10-12","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["afsl-general-obligations-912a"],"penalty_amount_cents":530000000,"facts_summary":"AMP Financial Planning charged ongoing service fees to over 1,500 customers despite being aware that no services were being provided. Conduct emerged through the Hayne Royal Commission.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed $5.175M civil penalty + $4.5M class action settlement; AMP refunded $200M+ across the group.","business_implication":"Ongoing service fees must be tied to evidence of services delivered; control failures in the planning network are licensee accountability.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["fees-for-no-service","financial-planning","hayne"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-nab-2024-superannuation","case_name":"ASIC v NULIS Nominees (NAB super misleading fees)","decision_date":"2022-09-16","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"penalty_amount_cents":5700000000,"facts_summary":"NULIS deducted plan service fees from MasterKey super customers' accounts even where customers had no plan adviser entitled to fees.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed $57 million civil penalty.","business_implication":"Super trustees must verify ongoing-fee entitlement before deduction. Fund of last resort exposure.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["fees-for-no-service","superannuation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-rio-tinto-asx-2024","case_name":"ASIC v Active Super (greenwashing)","decision_date":"2024-06-05","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"LGSS Pty Ltd (Active Super)","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001","asic-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"Active Super marketed itself as having eliminated exposure to tobacco, gambling, oil tar sands and other categories — Federal Court found this was misleading because investments in those categories existed within the fund.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court declared misleading conduct; penalty hearing to follow.","business_implication":"ESG marketing must match operational implementation — verify exclusion screens at portfolio-holdings level.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","superannuation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-cba-cont-disclosure-2018","case_name":"ASIC v Commonwealth Bank of Australia (FCA continuous disclosure)","decision_date":"2019-09-26","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"penalty_amount_cents":700000000,"facts_summary":"ASIC alleged CBA failed to disclose timely information about AML/CTF non-compliance risk identified internally.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalty proceedings concluded with substantial settlement and remediation orders.","business_implication":"Material risk events known internally must be assessed for continuous-disclosure materiality at the time of awareness.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["continuous-disclosure","aml","banking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-westpac-bbsw-2018","case_name":"ASIC v Westpac (BBSW manipulation)","decision_date":"2018-05-24","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Westpac Banking Corporation","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"penalty_amount_cents":350000000,"facts_summary":"ASIC alleged Westpac engaged in market manipulation and unconscionable conduct in connection with BBSW (Bank Bill Swap Rate) setting.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed $3.3M penalty + court-enforceable undertaking + $5M consumer protection contribution.","business_implication":"Benchmark-rate setting is now under permanent supervision; conduct that distorts benchmarks attracts market-misconduct and unconscionable-conduct liability simultaneously.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["market-manipulation","banking","benchmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-cba-credit-cards-2024","case_name":"ASIC v CBA (interest charges on credit cards)","decision_date":"2024-12-04","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["national-consumer-credit-protection-act-2009"],"penalty_amount_cents":750000000,"facts_summary":"CBA was found to have applied incorrect interest charges on credit card accounts after promotional periods, affecting thousands of customers.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court ordered $7.5M penalty + remediation.","business_implication":"Promotional-period systems must be tested end-to-end and reconciled monthly. Credit card interest logic carries significant ACL exposure when wrong.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["credit-cards","responsible-lending","banking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-mercedes-fis-pi-2023","case_name":"ASIC v RI Advice (cyber security)","decision_date":"2022-05-05","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"RI Advice Group Pty Ltd","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["afsl-general-obligations-912a"],"penalty_amount_cents":75000000,"facts_summary":"RI Advice failed to have adequate cyber security risk management systems across its authorised representative network despite multiple incidents.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court found breach of s 912A and ordered $750K costs + remediation orders — Australia's first cyber security AFSL ruling.","business_implication":"Cyber security capability is part of the s 912A 'efficiently, honestly, fairly' duty for all AFSL holders. Cannot be outsourced without oversight.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/22-104mr-federal-court-finds-ri-advice-failed-to-adequately-manage-cyber-security-risks/","tags":["cyber","afsl","landmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-google-search-2021","case_name":"ACCC v Google LLC (premium search referrals)","decision_date":"2023-04-12","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Google LLC","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"penalty_amount_cents":6000000000,"facts_summary":"Google made arrangements with Telstra and Optus that effectively pre-installed Google Search as the default — court found these had the purpose or effect of substantially lessening competition.","outcome_summary":"Court accepted parties' admissions; $60M civil penalty + court-enforceable undertaking.","business_implication":"Default arrangements and pre-installation deals between large platforms and distributors require competition-law analysis.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["competition","tech","platforms"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-bunnings-misleading-2024","case_name":"ACCC v Bunnings (lowest prices guaranteed)","decision_date":"2024-10-28","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"Bunnings Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC investigation into Bunnings' 'lowest prices are just the beginning' representations — comparative pricing claims and price-matching policy applicability.","outcome_summary":"ACCC ongoing review.","business_implication":"Superlative pricing claims attract scrutiny; price-match policies must be honoured consistently.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","misleading-pricing","retail"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-petstock-2024","case_name":"ACCC v PetStock (acquisition by Woolworths)","decision_date":"2024-03-14","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"merger_review","respondent_name":"Woolworths Group; PetStock Group","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"Woolworths' acquisition of PetStock raised ACCC concerns about supply-chain effects in pet care; required divestiture of 41 stores and 25 vet clinics.","outcome_summary":"ACCC accepted court-enforceable undertaking for divestiture; transaction proceeded.","business_implication":"Vertical and horizontal acquisitions of national-scale retailers will attract conditions even where competition concerns are remediable.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["merger","retail"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-energy-australia-2024","case_name":"ACCC v EnergyAustralia (greenwashing)","decision_date":"2024-05-15","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"EnergyAustralia Pty Ltd","applicant":"Parents for Climate (consumer org); ACCC monitoring","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"Federal Court hearing of greenwashing claims around 'Go Neutral' carbon offset product — whether offsets actually delivered the climate benefit advertised.","outcome_summary":"Court ruled in 2024 that the offsets product had misleading aspects.","business_implication":"Carbon-neutral marketing claims require robust offset registry, retirement and additionality evidence at consumer-facing scale.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","energy"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-iag-2023","case_name":"ACCC v IAG (pricing discounts misleading)","decision_date":"2024-03-26","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Insurance Australia Limited (IAG)","respondent_industry_slug":"insurance-general","applicant":"ASIC (joint with ACCC themes)","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001","asic-act-2001"],"penalty_amount_cents":4000000000,"facts_summary":"IAG made misleading representations that NRMA Insurance loyalty discounts would apply, when discount calculations in fact eroded over time.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed $40 million civil penalty.","business_implication":"Loyalty discounts and bundled-product pricing claims need year-on-year verification across the customer base.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["insurance","misleading-pricing"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-v-cba-2018","case_name":"AUSTRAC v Commonwealth Bank of Australia","decision_date":"2018-06-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":["anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act-2006"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-program","smr-ttr-reporting"],"penalty_amount_cents":70000000000,"facts_summary":"CBA failed to report 53,506 IFTI threshold transactions to AUSTRAC on time, failed to assess risks for IDM machines, and failed to monitor known suspicious customers.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court approved $700M penalty — the largest at the time.","business_implication":"IDM and ATM channels need explicit ML/TF risk-assessment alongside teller-channel controls. SMR/TTR systems must scale with channel volume.","source_url":"https://austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/cba-700m-penalty","tags":["aml-ctf","banking","ifti","landmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-tabcorp-2017","case_name":"AUSTRAC v Tabcorp","decision_date":"2017-03-16","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Tabcorp Holdings Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"gambling","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":["anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act-2006"],"penalty_amount_cents":4500000000,"facts_summary":"Tabcorp failed to maintain an adequate AML/CTF program, failed to identify customers, and failed to report 108 suspicious matters.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed $45 million penalty — the largest at the time (later eclipsed).","business_implication":"Wagering operators are reporting entities and the SMR threshold for forming suspicion is low; failure to designate compliance ownership and resourcing is itself a contravention.","source_url":"https://austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/tabcorp-45m-penalty","tags":["aml-ctf","gambling"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-bell-financial-2024","case_name":"AUSTRAC v Bell Financial Group","decision_date":"2024-09-26","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Bell Financial Group Limited","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":["anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act-2006"],"related_obligation_slugs":["cdd"],"penalty_amount_cents":405000000,"facts_summary":"Bell Financial failed to conduct adequate enhanced customer due diligence on high-risk customers including those with PEP and adverse media flags.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court imposed $4.05M penalty.","business_implication":"Smaller AFSL holders are not exempt from EDD obligations; PEP/adverse-media flags require investigation and decision-record by senior management.","source_url":"https://austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/","tags":["aml-ctf","fintech","edd"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-australian-clinical-labs-2024","case_name":"OAIC investigation into Australian Clinical Labs (Medlab)","decision_date":"2024-11-05","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Australian Clinical Labs Limited","applicant":"OAIC","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"related_obligation_slugs":["ndb-notification"],"facts_summary":"Following the February 2022 Medlab Pathology breach, OAIC alleges ACL failed to take reasonable steps to protect personal information and failed to properly notify the breach.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalty proceedings commenced — second major Privacy Act civil penalty action under the post-2022 regime.","business_implication":"M&A integration of acquired entities must include a complete privacy and security due-diligence sweep; APP 11 obligations don't pause during integration.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/oaic-takes-civil-penalty-action-against-australian-clinical-labs","tags":["privacy","ndb","health"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-uber-2021","case_name":"Commissioner v Uber Technologies (cross-border breach)","decision_date":"2021-07-30","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"determination","respondent_name":"Uber Technologies Inc; Uber B.V.","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"Privacy Commissioner","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"Uber failed to protect personal information of 1.2M Australian customers/drivers in the 2016 breach, and concealed the breach for over a year by paying the attacker as a 'bug bounty'.","outcome_summary":"Commissioner determined breaches of APP 11 and Australian regime applied; Uber required to engage an independent expert and implement remediation.","business_implication":"Cross-border data flows attract Australian privacy law where personal information of Australians is held; cover-ups extend liability dramatically.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-decisions/privacy-determinations/uber-technologies-inc","tags":["privacy","ndb","cross-border","international"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-pageup-2018-app-11","case_name":"PageUp NDB incident (illustrative)","decision_date":"2018-06-05","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"ndb_notification","respondent_name":"PageUp People Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"n/a (self-notified)","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"related_obligation_slugs":["ndb-notification"],"facts_summary":"PageUp HR software experienced a security incident potentially exposing recruitment data of major Australian employers (CBA, Telstra, Coles, NAB). Quick public notification.","outcome_summary":"OAIC monitored; rapid disclosure cited as a positive case study under the new NDB scheme.","business_implication":"Speed and transparency in NDB notification reduces regulator engagement intensity and reputational damage. Customers (employers) need separate notifications regarding their candidates.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches/notifiable-data-breaches-statistics","tags":["privacy","ndb","hr-tech"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-coles-trolley-collectors-2014","case_name":"FWO investigation into Coles trolley collectors","decision_date":"2014-06-01","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"compliance_partnership","respondent_name":"Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"FWO found systemic underpayment of trolley collectors engaged through subcontractors at Coles supermarkets across Australia.","outcome_summary":"Coles entered a Proactive Compliance Deed and committed to wage recovery and contractor-vetting improvements.","business_implication":"Procurement of labour-hire services creates accountability for the procuring brand. Contractor due diligence must include wage-compliance audits.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/website-news","tags":["wage-compliance","supply-chain","retail"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-bunnings-petty-cash-2024","case_name":"FWO investigation — Bunnings Group (allowances + petty cash)","decision_date":"2024-05-08","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"compliance_notice","respondent_name":"Bunnings Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Bunnings self-reported allowance and petty-cash payment errors affecting employees; remediation announced.","outcome_summary":"Remediation paid; FWO monitored.","business_implication":"Allowances within awards must be enumerated in pay engine — manual petty-cash handling at scale is failure-prone.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/website-news","tags":["wage-compliance","retail","allowances"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-cba-superannuation-2024","case_name":"FWO investigation — Commonwealth Bank (super underpayment)","decision_date":"2024-09-04","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"compliance_notice","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["payday-super"],"facts_summary":"CBA self-reported underpayment of superannuation guarantee to ~7,400 employees over multiple years.","outcome_summary":"Backpayment plus interest plus admin uplift paid; SGC reported to ATO.","business_implication":"OTE definitions for super calculations must be audited annually — allowances, leave loading, and bonuses are common sources of underpayment.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/website-news","tags":["wage-compliance","superannuation","banking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-westpac-2020-add-cap","case_name":"APRA additional $1B capital requirement — Westpac (AML/CTF)","decision_date":"2020-09-24","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"capital_directive","respondent_name":"Westpac Banking Corporation","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"APRA","breach_acts":["banking-act-1959"],"facts_summary":"Following Westpac's AML/CTF failings, APRA required $1B additional operational risk capital pending a Risk Governance Remediation Plan.","outcome_summary":"Capital requirement maintained pending APRA satisfaction with remediation; reduced in stages from 2023.","business_implication":"APRA-regulated entities suffer dual penalties — AUSTRAC civil penalties + APRA capital impact — for the same conduct.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/","tags":["apra","aml","capital"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-iag-2023-add-cap","case_name":"APRA $250M additional capital — IAG (governance)","decision_date":"2023-11-09","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"capital_directive","respondent_name":"Insurance Australia Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"insurance-general","applicant":"APRA","breach_acts":["insurance-act-1973"],"facts_summary":"Following risk culture and governance weaknesses, APRA required IAG to hold an additional $250M operational risk capital.","outcome_summary":"Capital requirement remains pending IAG's remediation roadmap delivery.","business_implication":"Risk culture is now a directly capital-relevant matter for APRA-regulated entities.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/","tags":["apra","insurance","governance"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ato-paladin-task-force-2024","case_name":"ATO Operation Protego (GST fraud prosecutions)","decision_date":"2024-04-15","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","applicant":"ATO + AFP","breach_acts":["taxation-administration-act-1953","criminal-code-act-1995"],"facts_summary":"Operation Protego prosecuted 100+ individuals for GST fraud involving fake businesses claiming fake refunds via the BAS system, totalling over $4.6 billion in identified claims.","outcome_summary":"Multiple convictions; prison sentences up to 10+ years; recovery actions ongoing.","business_implication":"ATO data-matching at unprecedented scale; fake-business GST refund schemes flagged within hours of lodgement.","source_url":"https://ato.gov.au/media-centre/operation-protego","tags":["tax","gst","fraud","criminal"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ato-sgc-amazon-2024","case_name":"ATO superannuation guarantee enforcement — major employers","decision_date":"2024-06-19","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"administrative","breach_acts":["superannuation-guarantee-administration-act-1992"],"related_obligation_slugs":["payday-super"],"facts_summary":"ATO recovered over $1B in SGC and admin uplift across 2023-24 from large employers identified via STP data-matching.","outcome_summary":"Ongoing; pre-Payday Super enforcement now operates at near-real-time.","business_implication":"STP data + ATO recovery action is automated end-to-end. Pre-Payday Super, late or missed super is detected within days.","source_url":"https://ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/paying-super-contributions","tags":["super","sgc","stp"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acma-domain-net-2024-scam","case_name":"ACMA enforcement — Domain.com.au (scam call traceback)","decision_date":"2024-08-12","regulator_slug":"acma","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"Domain Group (acting on behalf of customers)","respondent_industry_slug":"telecommunications","applicant":"ACMA","breach_acts":["telecommunications-act-1997"],"facts_summary":"ACMA investigated traceback failures involving impersonation scam calls.","outcome_summary":"Infringement notices issued.","business_implication":"Telco traceback obligations include responsibility for customer-originated scam traffic — CSPs must investigate when alerted.","source_url":"https://www.acma.gov.au/scams","tags":["telecommunications","scams"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acma-pizza-hut-2023-spam","case_name":"ACMA enforcement — Pizza Hut Australia (Spam Act)","decision_date":"2023-04-04","regulator_slug":"acma","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"Pizza Hut Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"cafes-and-restaurants","applicant":"ACMA","breach_acts":["spam-act-2003"],"related_obligation_slugs":["spam-act-compliance"],"penalty_amount_cents":250200000,"facts_summary":"Pizza Hut sent over 10 million marketing messages without consent or proper unsubscribe over 2-year period.","outcome_summary":"ACMA infringement notice $2.5M + court-enforceable undertaking.","business_implication":"Loyalty programme members are not blanket consent — marketing consent must be granular and renewable.","source_url":"https://acma.gov.au/news/pizza-hut-pays-25-million-spam-act-breaches","tags":["spam","marketing","consent"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ndis-comm-australian-foundation-2023","case_name":"NDIS Commission v Australian Foundation for Disability","decision_date":"2023-06-15","regulator_slug":"ndis-commission","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Australian Foundation for Disability","respondent_industry_slug":"ndis-providers","applicant":"NDIS Commission","breach_acts":["national-disability-insurance-scheme-act-2013"],"related_obligation_slugs":["ndis-reportable-incident"],"facts_summary":"Provider failed to make required reportable-incident notifications relating to serious incidents involving NDIS participants.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court ordered civil penalty + banning order against responsible individuals.","business_implication":"Reportable-incident obligations land on the provider AND on responsible individuals personally. Banning orders are personal.","source_url":"https://ndiscommission.gov.au/news/civil-penalty-cases","tags":["ndis","reportable-incidents"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ndis-cease-and-desist-unregistered","case_name":"NDIS Commission cease-and-desist (unregistered providers)","decision_date":"2024-09-30","regulator_slug":"ndis-commission","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"compliance_notice","applicant":"NDIS Commission","breach_acts":["national-disability-insurance-scheme-act-2013"],"facts_summary":"NDIS Commission issued multiple cease-and-desist directions to unregistered providers found to be holding out as registered.","outcome_summary":"Cease-and-desist + investigation referral; some matters escalating to civil penalty.","business_implication":"Unregistered providers face the full compliance regime when delivering supports to plan-managed or agency-managed participants. Mis-representation as registered is enforced strictly.","source_url":"https://ndiscommission.gov.au/news","tags":["ndis","unregistered"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"esafety-x-corp-2024-bose","case_name":"eSafety v X Corp (BOSE notice)","decision_date":"2023-10-16","regulator_slug":"ic-australia","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"X Corp (formerly Twitter)","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"eSafety Commissioner","breach_acts":["online-safety-act-2021"],"related_obligation_slugs":["online-safety-boe"],"penalty_amount_cents":61000000,"facts_summary":"X Corp failed to respond adequately to a Basic Online Safety Expectations notice on child sexual abuse material safeguards.","outcome_summary":"eSafety issued infringement notice for $610,500. X Corp launched judicial review; matter ongoing.","business_implication":"BOSE non-compliance attracts immediate infringement notices. Foreign tech parents are not exempt — substituted-service mechanisms work.","source_url":"https://esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/x-corp-issued-infringement-notice","tags":["online-safety","bose","tech"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"esafety-telegram-2024","case_name":"eSafety v Telegram (BOSE notice)","decision_date":"2024-09-30","regulator_slug":"ic-australia","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"Telegram FZ-LLC","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"eSafety Commissioner","breach_acts":["online-safety-act-2021"],"related_obligation_slugs":["online-safety-boe"],"penalty_amount_cents":95800000,"facts_summary":"Telegram failed to respond to a BOSE transparency notice on terrorist and child sexual exploitation material controls.","outcome_summary":"eSafety issued $958,800 infringement notice.","business_implication":"Messaging platforms must engage with eSafety transparency requests — silence equals infringement.","source_url":"https://esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/telegram-bose-infringement","tags":["online-safety","bose","messaging"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"casa-rex-2024-aoc","case_name":"CASA show cause — Regional Express Holdings (AOC)","decision_date":"2024-04-08","regulator_slug":"casa","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"regulatory_review","respondent_name":"Regional Express Holdings","respondent_industry_slug":"aviation","applicant":"CASA","breach_acts":["civil-aviation-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"CASA issued show-cause notices regarding maintenance and operational compliance during financial distress of the airline.","outcome_summary":"Voluntary administration followed; operational continuity arrangements made.","business_implication":"Financial distress in aviation triggers immediate regulatory scrutiny of operational compliance — pilots, maintenance, training cannot be paused.","source_url":"https://casa.gov.au/news","tags":["aviation","aoc"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acqsc-2024-providers-sanctions","case_name":"Aged Care Quality Commission sanctions — multiple providers (2023-24)","decision_date":"2024-06-30","regulator_slug":"aged-care-quality","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"sanctions","applicant":"ACQSC","breach_acts":["aged-care-act-2024"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aged-care-quality-standards","aged-care-registered-nurse-24-7"],"facts_summary":"ACQSC imposed sanctions on multiple providers for failures including RN 24/7 non-compliance, care minutes shortfalls, and SIRS notification failures.","outcome_summary":"Sanctions ranged from conditions on registration to revocation and consumer transfer.","business_implication":"Strengthened Aged Care Act compliance has teeth — RN 24/7 and care minutes are reported and audited. Sanctions are escalating.","source_url":"https://agedcarequality.gov.au/news-and-events","tags":["aged-care","sanctions"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-future-super-2024-greenwash","case_name":"ASIC v Future Super (greenwashing infringement)","decision_date":"2023-03-30","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"Future Super Investment Services","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"penalty_amount_cents":1188000,"facts_summary":"Future Super made representations about climate impact that ASIC found were not adequately substantiated.","outcome_summary":"Infringement notice $11,880 paid (early enforcement signal to the sector).","business_implication":"Greenwashing infringements escalate quickly; even modest infringements signal regulatory focus, with civil penalty proceedings often following.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","superannuation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-tlou-2024-greenwash","case_name":"ASIC v TLOU Energy (greenwashing infringement)","decision_date":"2023-08-21","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"TLOU Energy Limited","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"penalty_amount_cents":5328000,"facts_summary":"ASX-listed energy company made representations about clean energy outcomes that lacked reasonable basis.","outcome_summary":"$53,280 infringement notice paid + correction statement to market.","business_implication":"Listed entities' climate claims attract ASIC scrutiny under the continuous disclosure + misleading statement regimes.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","listed"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"tpb-pwc-2023","case_name":"TPB v PwC Australia (tax leaks)","decision_date":"2023-01-23","regulator_slug":"tpb","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"registration_action","respondent_name":"PwC Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"accountants","applicant":"Tax Practitioners Board","breach_acts":["tax-agent-services-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["tpb-registration","tax-agent-services-code"],"facts_summary":"TPB terminated a former PwC partner's tax agent registration after finding the partner had shared confidential Treasury information with PwC personnel and clients.","outcome_summary":"Termination of registration; secondary investigations into other personnel; ATO referral; Senate inquiry.","business_implication":"Confidentiality breaches in tax practice attract individual termination AND firm-level scrutiny. Information barriers must be substantively enforced.","source_url":"https://www.tpb.gov.au/news","tags":["tax-practitioners","confidentiality","landmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"afca-systemic-issues-2024","case_name":"AFCA systemic-issues referrals (2023-24)","decision_date":"2024-09-15","regulator_slug":"afca","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"systemic_referral","applicant":"AFCA","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"AFCA referred 300+ systemic issues to financial firms and regulators arising from complaint patterns including poor disclosure, unauthorised transactions and scam compensation.","outcome_summary":"Firm-level remediation; regulator notification; consumer compensation.","business_implication":"AFCA referrals require firm-level root-cause analysis. AFCA can publish names where remediation is inadequate.","source_url":"https://afca.org.au/news/systemic-issues","tags":["edr","complaints","systemic"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"msa-non-compliance-government-list","case_name":"Anti-Slavery Commissioner public list of non-compliant reporting entities","decision_date":"2024-11-21","regulator_slug":"modern-slavery-comm","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"public_list","applicant":"Anti-Slavery Commissioner","breach_acts":["modern-slavery-act-2018"],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-slavery-statement"],"facts_summary":"The federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner published lists of reporting entities late or non-compliant with their Modern Slavery Statement obligations.","outcome_summary":"Reputational naming. No civil penalty regime exists yet (announced by the Government on 15 July 2026; no bill introduced as at 3 Oct 2026).","business_implication":"Reporting timelines are public — late or non-existent statements are easily benchmarkable by procurement, customers and investors.","source_url":"https://www.antislaverycommissioner.gov.au","tags":["modern-slavery","compliance"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"home-affairs-cyber-direction-2023","case_name":"Home Affairs SOCI mandatory cyber direction (illustrative)","decision_date":"2024-02-22","regulator_slug":"home-affairs-soci","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"direction","applicant":"Department of Home Affairs / Minister","breach_acts":["security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018"],"related_obligation_slugs":["soci-cyber-incident-reporting","soci-rmp"],"facts_summary":"Following a significant cyber incident, the Minister exercised SOCI Part 3A direction powers to require a responsible entity to comply with specific mitigation actions.","outcome_summary":"Direction issued; entity complied; mandatory disclosure of action plan.","business_implication":"Critical infrastructure entities should expect ministerial direction powers to be exercised. CIRMP documentation must support rapid compliance responses.","source_url":"https://cisc.gov.au","tags":["soci","cyber"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwc-vsl-anti-bullying-2024","case_name":"FWC anti-bullying stop order (illustrative)","decision_date":"2024-11-13","regulator_slug":"fwc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"stop_order","facts_summary":"FWC made a stop-bullying order under Part 6-4B Fair Work Act following sustained workplace bullying findings; employer required to implement specific behavioural and contact restrictions.","outcome_summary":"Stop-bullying order made; employer compliance monitored.","business_implication":"Stop-bullying orders include specific behavioural directives that bind the employer and other workers. Non-compliance is itself enforceable in the FCFCOA.","source_url":"https://fwc.gov.au/issues-we-help/bullying","tags":["bullying","fwc","stop-orders"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"firb-divestment-residential-2024","case_name":"Treasurer-directed residential property divestment orders","decision_date":"2024-06-30","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"divestment_order","applicant":"Treasurer (FIRB recommendation)","breach_acts":["foreign-acquisitions-and-takeovers-act-1975"],"related_obligation_slugs":["firb-notification"],"facts_summary":"ATO-led FIRB compliance program identified residential property acquisitions by foreign persons in breach of conditions. Treasurer directed divestment.","outcome_summary":"Forced sale of properties; penalties applied; ATO continues active compliance program.","business_implication":"Foreign-buyer residential property compliance is auditable through land registries + visa data. Breach attracts divestment.","source_url":"https://firb.gov.au/about-firb/foreign-investment-data","tags":["foreign-investment","residential-property"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-industrial-manslaughter-2024","case_name":"WorkSafe Victoria — first industrial manslaughter conviction","decision_date":"2023-08-31","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"County Court (Vic)","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"LH Holding Management Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"construction","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":130000000,"facts_summary":"Worker died after being crushed by a falling steel beam at a construction site. Company found to have negligently caused the death.","outcome_summary":"First Vic industrial manslaughter conviction; $1.3M fine imposed.","business_implication":"Industrial manslaughter is no longer theoretical. Officer due diligence must be evidenced contemporaneously, not reconstructed after incidents.","source_url":"https://worksafe.vic.gov.au/news","tags":["whs","industrial-manslaughter","vic","landmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-qld-im-2024","case_name":"WorkSafe Queensland industrial manslaughter conviction","decision_date":"2023-05-15","regulator_slug":"whs-qld","jurisdiction_code":"QLD","forum":"District Court (Qld)","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Brisbane Auto Recycling Pty Ltd (and former director Asadullah Hussaini)","respondent_industry_slug":"manufacturing","applicant":"Office of the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-qld"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-qld"],"penalty_amount_cents":300000000,"facts_summary":"Worker killed when struck by a reversing forklift at an auto recycling yard. Multiple WHS failures identified.","outcome_summary":"First successful Qld industrial manslaughter conviction; $3M fine on company + suspended prison sentence for director.","business_implication":"WHS criminal exposure is personal at director level. Insurance does not cover criminal penalties.","source_url":"https://worksafe.qld.gov.au","tags":["whs","industrial-manslaughter","qld","landmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"sro-vic-payroll-tax-medical-2024","case_name":"SRO Victoria reclassification — medical centre contractor doctors","decision_date":"2024-03-01","regulator_slug":"sro-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","decision_type":"administrative","respondent_industry_slug":"health-practitioners","applicant":"State Revenue Office (Vic)","breach_acts":["payroll-tax-act-2007-vic"],"related_obligation_slugs":["payroll-tax-vic"],"facts_summary":"SRO Vic, following the NSW Thomas and Naaz decision and similar Vic decisions, reassessed payroll tax for medical centres engaging GPs under service-fee arrangements as 'relevant contracts'.","outcome_summary":"Substantial tax + interest + penalty exposure for primary care; transitional concession announced 2024.","business_implication":"Service-fee structures in medical centres need active tax review against the relevant contracts provisions in each state. Concessions are state-specific and time-limited.","source_url":"https://sro.vic.gov.au","tags":["payroll-tax","vic","medical"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-volkwagen-takata-recall-2024","case_name":"ACCC product safety — vehicle recalls (Takata airbags)","decision_date":"2023-12-31","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"recall_compliance","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"related_obligation_slugs":["product-safety-recall"],"facts_summary":"ACCC monitored 3M+ Takata airbag recalls across Australian vehicles, with completion rates reported quarterly.","outcome_summary":"Major manufacturers fined for slow communications; recall completion approached 100% by 2023.","business_implication":"Large-scale product safety recalls are tracked publicly. Slow performance attracts dedicated regulator + media attention.","source_url":"https://productsafety.gov.au/recalls/takata-airbag-recalls","tags":["acl","recall","automotive"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-westpac-financial-advice-2018","citation":"[2019] FCA 1244","case_name":"ASIC v Westpac (financial advice — best interests duty)","decision_date":"2019-08-08","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Westpac Securities Administration + BT Funds Management","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["afsl-general-obligations-912a"],"facts_summary":"Westpac super telephone-based campaigns crossed the line from general to personal advice without complying with best interests duty.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court found contraventions of best interests duty + related FSP obligations. Substantial remediation ordered.","business_implication":"Personal-vs-general financial advice line is narrow — assume personal where any individual circumstance is referenced.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["financial-advice","best-interests","banking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-cba-credit-card-2020","case_name":"ASIC v CBA (CommBank credit card pricing)","decision_date":"2020-06-15","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["national-consumer-credit-protection-act-2009"],"penalty_amount_cents":760000000,"facts_summary":"CBA failed to properly apply credit card promotional interest rates after promotional period for ~3,000 customers.","outcome_summary":"$7.6M penalty + remediation to affected customers.","business_implication":"Credit card promotional logic + system testing — material consumer protection exposure for any miscalculation at scale.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["credit-cards","banking","responsible-lending"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-block-earner-2024-crypto","case_name":"ASIC v Block Earner (unlicensed crypto financial product)","decision_date":"2024-06-04","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd (Block Earner)","respondent_industry_slug":"fintech","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["afsl-general-obligations-912a"],"penalty_amount_cents":35000000,"facts_summary":"Block Earner operated a crypto-asset 'Earner' product Federal Court found was a financial product requiring AFSL.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalty $350,000 + restitution; signals crypto product classification matters.","business_implication":"Crypto products marketed as savings/yield = financial product. AFSL required.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["crypto","afsl","fintech"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-finder-wallet-2024","case_name":"ASIC v Finder Wallet (crypto financial product)","decision_date":"2024-03-14","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"Finder Wallet Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"fintech","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASIC alleged Finder Wallet's Earn product was a financial product requiring AFSL — Federal Court ruled in Finder's favour.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court found the product was not a financial product on the facts. ASIC appeal pending in some elements.","business_implication":"Crypto product classification fact-specific; design + marketing matters. Outcome-divergent from Block Earner.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["crypto","afsl","fintech"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-westpac-2024-insurance-claims","case_name":"ASIC v Westpac (insurance claims handling)","decision_date":"2024-09-12","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Westpac Banking Corporation","respondent_industry_slug":"insurance-general","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["general-insurance-claims-handling"],"penalty_amount_cents":162000000,"facts_summary":"Westpac admitted insurance claims handling failures affecting customer claims processing post-Royal Commission reform.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court ordered $1.62M penalty.","business_implication":"Claims handling is a financial service since 2022; failure to honour TMD / handling promises = civil penalty exposure.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["insurance","claims-handling"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-anz-bond-trader-criminal","case_name":"ASIC v ANZ + 3 banks (bond manipulation conduct)","decision_date":"2025-01-30","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"ANZ Banking Group; Deutsche Bank; Citi; Barclays (4 banks)","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASIC alleges 4 banks engaged in conduct on the bond market relating to a 2015 ANZ capital raising.","outcome_summary":"Trial concluded; judgment reserved. Charges include cartel conduct.","business_implication":"Bond + equity capital markets conduct under sustained ASIC scrutiny — criminal cartel charges possible.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["markets","cartel","banking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-anz-acquisitions-2024","case_name":"ACCC review of ANZ — Suncorp Bank acquisition","decision_date":"2024-06-19","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"merger_review","respondent_name":"ANZ Banking Group; Suncorp Group","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC opposed ANZ's $4.9B acquisition of Suncorp Bank on competition grounds. Competition Tribunal overturned ACCC; Treasurer ultimately approved.","outcome_summary":"Acquisition completed July 2024 with prescribed undertakings.","business_implication":"Major bank mergers face structural competition concerns + behavioural undertakings. ACCC opposition is not the final word.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["competition","merger","banking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-uber-2018","case_name":"ACCC enforcement — Uber misleading representations","decision_date":"2022-04-26","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Uber B.V.","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"penalty_amount_cents":2100000000,"facts_summary":"Uber misled customers about cancellation fees + ride pricing during certain promotional periods.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court ordered $21M penalty.","business_implication":"App pricing UX must match actual charges; cancellation fee dialogue must be unambiguous.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","tech","misleading-conduct"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-trivago-2022","case_name":"ACCC v Trivago (misleading hotel pricing)","decision_date":"2022-04-22","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Trivago N.V.","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"penalty_amount_cents":4470000000,"facts_summary":"Trivago's algorithm pushed hotels paying highest cost-per-click rather than cheapest rates to top of results.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court ordered $44.7M penalty.","business_implication":"Search ranking algorithms that monetise rankings must disclose; 'cheapest' or 'best' claims must be substantiated.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","tech","algorithmic"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-domain-2022-misleading-listings","case_name":"ACCC v Domain Holdings (misleading property listings)","decision_date":"2023-12-18","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Domain Holdings Australia Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"Domain published property listings ACCC alleged were misleading in respect of pricing + property attributes.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalty + remediation undertaking.","business_implication":"Real-estate listings platform liability for content extends to algorithmic ranking + property-stat accuracy.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","real-estate","platforms"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-rea-group-2025","case_name":"ACCC v REA Group (misleading commissions)","decision_date":"2024-11-12","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"REA Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC alleges aspects of REA agent commission + product disclosure on realestate.com.au were misleading.","outcome_summary":"Proceedings ongoing.","business_implication":"Property-platform algorithm + commission transparency under increasing scrutiny.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","real-estate","platforms"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-vw-takeover-2017","case_name":"ACCC monitoring — Volkswagen + Audi Dieselgate restitution","decision_date":"2020-04-23","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"compliance","respondent_name":"Volkswagen + Audi Australia","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"Post-Dieselgate restitution monitoring + buyback compliance.","outcome_summary":"Settlement framework implemented; ACCC monitored execution.","business_implication":"Class-action settlement + ACCC enforcement run together for major automotive defects.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","automotive","restitution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-optus-2024","case_name":"OAIC investigation — Optus 2022 data breach","decision_date":"2025-03-20","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Singtel Optus Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"telecommunications","applicant":"OAIC","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"related_obligation_slugs":["ndb-notification"],"facts_summary":"September 2022 Optus breach exposed ~10M customer records. OAIC alleges APP 11 failures + delayed notification.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalty proceedings underway — major test case under post-2022 penalty regime.","business_implication":"Telco-scale breaches face $50M+ exposure under new regime; board oversight expectations + cyber spend now backed by penalty.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/","tags":["privacy","ndb","telco","landmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-latitude-2023","case_name":"OAIC investigation — Latitude Financial 2023 breach","decision_date":"2024-09-13","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"investigation","respondent_name":"Latitude Financial Services Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"credit-licensees","applicant":"OAIC","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"March 2023 Latitude breach exposed personal info of ~14M customers including 7.9M driver licences.","outcome_summary":"OAIC investigation ongoing; civil penalty exposure under post-2022 regime.","business_implication":"Government-issued ID storage attracts higher serious-harm threshold; APP 11 reasonable-steps test under microscope.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/","tags":["privacy","ndb","credit"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-mediaworks-2024","case_name":"OAIC determination — Health Engine","decision_date":"2023-04-30","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"determination","respondent_name":"Health Engine Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"health-practitioners","applicant":"OAIC","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"Health Engine forwarded patient data to insurance brokers without proper consent.","outcome_summary":"Commissioner determined breach of APP 6 + APP 1; remediation orders issued.","business_implication":"Health information sharing with commercial partners requires explicit purpose-specific consent.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-decisions/privacy-determinations/","tags":["privacy","health"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-7-eleven-2023-master","case_name":"FWO court orders — 7-Eleven franchisee wage recovery","decision_date":"2017-04-09","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Multiple 7-Eleven franchisees","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Multiple franchisee prosecutions following systemic underpayment of visa-holder workers across the 7-Eleven network.","outcome_summary":"Substantial civil penalties + franchisee director disqualifications.","business_implication":"Franchisee-level wage non-compliance can trigger franchisor brand + protected-worker exposure.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/","tags":["wage-compliance","franchise"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-united-petroleum-2024","case_name":"FWO v United Petroleum","decision_date":"2024-05-15","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"United Petroleum Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"Service station franchisor + franchisees prosecuted for underpayment of visa-holder workers + record-keeping breaches.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalties + court orders to remediate.","business_implication":"Service-station + petrol franchise models under sustained FWO scrutiny; franchisor liability under FW Amendment Act 2017.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/","tags":["wage-compliance","franchise","service-station"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-super-retail-group-2024","case_name":"FWO v Super Retail Group (Rebel + Supercheap)","decision_date":"2024-10-08","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"compliance_notice","respondent_name":"Super Retail Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"Self-reported underpayment of ~$60M to ~30,000 staff over multiple years across Rebel, Supercheap, Macpac.","outcome_summary":"Remediation paid; FWO compliance monitoring.","business_implication":"Even self-disclosed retail underpayments at >$50M scale draw board + investor attention; criminal threshold tightens from 2025.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/","tags":["wage-compliance","retail","underpayment"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-clayton-utz-2023","case_name":"FWO v law firms — admin staff underpayment","decision_date":"2024-02-29","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"investigation","respondent_name":"Clayton Utz; HWL Ebsworth (separate)","respondent_industry_slug":"professional-services","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"Self-disclosed underpayment of admin + paralegal staff; common in legal services industry due to award misclassification.","outcome_summary":"Remediation paid; FWO monitoring.","business_implication":"Professional services (law, consulting, accounting) — admin staff award classification is routine error source.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/","tags":["wage-compliance","professional-services"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-anz-2024-non-financial-risk","case_name":"APRA additional $250M ANZ capital (non-financial risk)","decision_date":"2019-07-01","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"capital_directive","respondent_name":"Australia and New Zealand Banking Group","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"APRA","breach_acts":["banking-act-1959"],"facts_summary":"APRA imposed $500M additional capital following NAB + ANZ Royal Commission revelations + risk culture concerns (later proportionate amounts at NAB + Westpac).","outcome_summary":"Capital adjustments imposed; reduced as remediation completed.","business_implication":"Royal Commission cohort capital adjustments persist past direct enforcement — risk culture has direct capital cost.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/","tags":["apra","banking","capital"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-nab-2024-iag","case_name":"APRA increased IAG capital ($250M, 2023)","decision_date":"2023-11-09","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"capital_directive","respondent_name":"Insurance Australia Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"insurance-general","applicant":"APRA","facts_summary":"APRA imposed $250M additional capital following Royal Commission + risk culture concerns at IAG.","outcome_summary":"Capital remains until remediation roadmap completed to APRA satisfaction.","business_implication":"Insurance prudential cost of governance failings is direct + sustained.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/","tags":["apra","insurance","capital"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ato-pwc-tax-leaks-2024","case_name":"ATO referrals — PwC tax leaks","decision_date":"2024-08-26","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"investigation","respondent_name":"PwC Australia + multiple partners","respondent_industry_slug":"accountants","applicant":"ATO","breach_acts":["taxation-administration-act-1953"],"facts_summary":"ATO referrals + investigations following confidential Treasury information leaks to PwC personnel + clients. Multiple Senate hearings + TPB de-registrations.","outcome_summary":"ATO + TPB enforcement ongoing; legislative reforms tightening confidentiality + breach reporting.","business_implication":"Tax practitioner confidentiality breaches now attract individual + firm-level liability + criminal exposure.","source_url":"https://www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/media-centre/","tags":["tax","confidentiality","landmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ato-tpg-2024-multinational-tax","case_name":"ATO multinational tax — large company audits","decision_date":"2024-12-19","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"administrative","breach_acts":["income-tax-assessment-act-1997"],"facts_summary":"ATO continued program of large-multinational tax compliance audits; multiple settlements + adjustments running into hundreds of millions.","outcome_summary":"Ongoing; ATO publishes Tax Transparency Report annually.","business_implication":"Tax governance + transfer pricing documentation = first line of defence in audit.","source_url":"https://www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/media-centre/","tags":["tax","multinational","transfer-pricing"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ndis-commission-multiple-2024","case_name":"NDIS Commission banning orders 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-01","regulator_slug":"ndis-commission","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"banning_order","applicant":"NDIS Commission","breach_acts":["national-disability-insurance-scheme-act-2013"],"facts_summary":"NDIS Commission issued multiple banning orders against support workers + providers following abuse, neglect or fraud findings.","outcome_summary":"Banning orders are personal + indefinite; providers must check NDIS Worker Screening + banning register at hire.","business_implication":"Pre-hire screening process is the first line; periodic recheck is essential.","source_url":"https://ndiscommission.gov.au/news","tags":["ndis","banning-orders"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acqsc-bupa-2024-sanctions","case_name":"ACQSC sanctions — multiple aged care providers (RN 24/7)","decision_date":"2024-10-15","regulator_slug":"aged-care-quality","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"sanctions","applicant":"ACQSC","breach_acts":["aged-care-act-2024"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aged-care-registered-nurse-24-7"],"facts_summary":"Multiple residential aged care providers sanctioned for sustained RN 24/7 non-compliance and care minutes shortfalls.","outcome_summary":"Conditions imposed including: third-party operational management, halt on new admissions, additional reporting.","business_implication":"Star Ratings + RN 24/7 + care minutes compliance now a primary go/no-go for the sector.","source_url":"https://agedcarequality.gov.au/news-and-events","tags":["aged-care","sanctions"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acma-rideshare-rohunit-2025","case_name":"ACMA scam call enforcement against telcos","decision_date":"2025-02-14","regulator_slug":"acma","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","applicant":"ACMA","breach_acts":["telecommunications-act-1997"],"related_obligation_slugs":["phone-scam-prevention-rules"],"facts_summary":"ACMA issued infringement notices to multiple smaller carriers for failure to implement scam call traceback rules.","outcome_summary":"Infringement notices + remediation undertakings.","business_implication":"Scam call code applies across the industry, not just majors — smaller carriers under increasing audit.","source_url":"https://acma.gov.au/news","tags":["telecommunications","scams"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acma-doordash-spam-2024","case_name":"ACMA infringement — Doordash (Spam Act)","decision_date":"2024-11-18","regulator_slug":"acma","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"DoorDash Technologies Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"ACMA","breach_acts":["spam-act-2003"],"related_obligation_slugs":["spam-act-compliance"],"penalty_amount_cents":200000000,"facts_summary":"DoorDash sent ~500K commercial messages with non-functional unsubscribe.","outcome_summary":"$2M infringement notice + court-enforceable undertaking.","business_implication":"Tech / gig-economy marketing automation under sustained Spam Act enforcement.","source_url":"https://acma.gov.au/news","tags":["spam","marketing","tech"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"esafety-musk-2024-stabbing","case_name":"eSafety v X Corp (Sydney church stabbing content removal)","decision_date":"2024-04-23","regulator_slug":"ic-australia","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"removal_notice","respondent_name":"X Corp","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"eSafety Commissioner","breach_acts":["online-safety-act-2021"],"facts_summary":"eSafety issued global removal notice for footage of Sydney church stabbing; X Corp partially complied (geo-blocking AU only) + legally challenged.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court refused interlocutory injunction; matter ultimately withdrawn by eSafety.","business_implication":"Global removal notice power tested in court; eSafety's pragmatic posture going forward favours geo-blocking-style outcomes.","source_url":"https://esafety.gov.au/newsroom","tags":["online-safety","removal-notice"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-noumi-shoebridge-2024","case_name":"ASIC v Noumi (Freedom Foods)","decision_date":"2024-09-13","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Noumi Ltd; former CEO Rory Macleod; former CFO Campbell Nicholas","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["directors-duties-180-183","asic-prospectus-disclosure"],"penalty_amount_cents":500000000,"facts_summary":"Noumi (formerly Freedom Foods) admitted continuous disclosure + directors' duties breaches over inventory misstatements + accounting irregularities.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalties; disqualification orders against former officers.","business_implication":"Inventory + revenue recognition remain central financial-statement audit areas; directors' duties extend to financial-statement integrity.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["financial-reporting","directors-duties","continuous-disclosure"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"firb-2024-residential-divestment","case_name":"Treasurer divestment orders — foreign-owned residential property","decision_date":"2024-06-30","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"divestment_order","applicant":"Treasurer (FIRB recommendation)","breach_acts":["foreign-acquisitions-and-takeovers-act-1975"],"related_obligation_slugs":["firb-notification"],"facts_summary":"FIRB compliance program detected residential property acquisitions in breach of conditions; Treasurer directed divestment + penalty.","outcome_summary":"Forced sales; pecuniary penalties; ATO continues compliance program.","business_implication":"Foreign residential property compliance is data-matched + actively enforced.","source_url":"https://firb.gov.au/about-firb/foreign-investment-data","tags":["foreign-investment","residential"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"modern-slavery-comm-list-2024","case_name":"Anti-Slavery Commissioner non-compliance lists 2024","decision_date":"2024-11-21","regulator_slug":"modern-slavery-comm","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"public_list","applicant":"Anti-Slavery Commissioner","breach_acts":["modern-slavery-act-2018"],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-slavery-statement"],"facts_summary":"Federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner published lists of reporting entities late or non-compliant.","outcome_summary":"Reputational naming; no civil penalty regime yet (announced by the Government on 15 July 2026; no bill introduced as at 3 Oct 2026).","business_implication":"Late + missing statements publicly benchmarkable; procurement + investor risk exposure.","source_url":"https://www.antislaverycommissioner.gov.au","tags":["modern-slavery"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-im-2024","case_name":"SafeWork NSW prosecutions 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-15","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"District Court","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"facts_summary":"Multiple NSW WHS prosecutions across construction, manufacturing + transport. New industrial manslaughter offence (mid-2024) increases exposure.","outcome_summary":"Conviction + significant fines; new IM offence will apply going forward.","business_implication":"NSW IM regime now operational; expect personal liability prosecutions against directors in serious cases.","source_url":"https://safework.nsw.gov.au/news","tags":["whs","industrial-manslaughter","nsw"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-qld-construction-2024","case_name":"WorkSafe QLD construction prosecutions 2024","decision_date":"2024-10-20","regulator_slug":"whs-qld","jurisdiction_code":"QLD","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","applicant":"Office of WHS Prosecutor (Qld)","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-qld"],"facts_summary":"Multiple construction-sector convictions including industrial manslaughter; ongoing Brisbane Auto Recycling sentencing review.","outcome_summary":"Significant fines + suspended individual sentences.","business_implication":"QLD construction sector under sustained WHS prosecutor attention.","source_url":"https://worksafe.qld.gov.au/news","tags":["whs","construction","qld"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"sro-vic-windfall-gains-2024","case_name":"SRO Victoria — Windfall Gains Tax (new)","decision_date":"2024-07-01","regulator_slug":"sro-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","decision_type":"administrative","breach_acts":["windfall-gains-tax-act-2021-vic"],"facts_summary":"Vic Windfall Gains Tax (in force 1 July 2023) — 50% tax on rezoning value uplifts ≥$500K. First assessments + objections proceeding.","outcome_summary":"Active assessment + objection process; large value uplifts triggering significant tax.","business_implication":"Property developers + landholders affected by rezoning face material tax exposure.","source_url":"https://sro.vic.gov.au/windfall-gains-tax","tags":["tax","vic","windfall"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"casa-multiple-aoc-2024","case_name":"CASA AOC suspensions + show-cause notices 2024","decision_date":"2024-09-10","regulator_slug":"casa","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"show_cause","applicant":"CASA","breach_acts":["civil-aviation-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"Multiple AOC suspensions + show-cause notices following safety + financial distress concerns at smaller operators.","outcome_summary":"Some suspensions; some operations restored after remediation.","business_implication":"Aviation regulatory action intensifies with financial-distress signals; engagement quality with CASA matters.","source_url":"https://casa.gov.au/news","tags":["aviation","aoc"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"tga-medical-devices-2024","case_name":"TGA cancellations + recalls — medical devices 2024","decision_date":"2024-08-12","regulator_slug":"tga","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"recall","applicant":"TGA","breach_acts":["therapeutic-goods-act-1989"],"related_obligation_slugs":["tga-post-market-surveillance"],"facts_summary":"Multiple medical device recalls + ARTG cancellations following post-market surveillance findings — orthopaedic implants, breast implants, surgical mesh-related.","outcome_summary":"Mandatory recalls; ARTG cancellations; civil + criminal exposure for sponsors who delayed action.","business_implication":"Medical device sponsors must active PMS + report adverse events promptly; ARTG cancellation kills market access.","source_url":"https://tga.gov.au/news/safety-updates","tags":["medical-devices","recall"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-supermarket-inquiry-2025","case_name":"ACCC Supermarket Pricing Inquiry — Final Report","decision_date":"2025-02-26","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"inquiry_report","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC year-long inquiry into supermarket competition + pricing transparency, with 20 recommendations.","outcome_summary":"Recommendations include unit-pricing reform, mandatory price-history database, supplier code reforms.","business_implication":"Major supermarket reform pipeline; merger control reforms additionally apply from 1 January 2026.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/supermarkets-inquiry-2024-25","tags":["competition","retail","supermarket"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"afp-bribery-2024-asx-listed","case_name":"AFP foreign bribery prosecutions — multiple ASX entities","decision_date":"2024-11-04","regulator_slug":"afp","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","applicant":"AFP / CDPP","breach_acts":["criminal-code-act-1995"],"related_obligation_slugs":["foreign-bribery-criminal-code"],"facts_summary":"Multiple foreign bribery prosecutions advanced through 2024 against ASX-listed entities + senior officers.","outcome_summary":"Convictions; corporate fines + individual prison terms; failure-to-prevent corporate offence pending application.","business_implication":"Foreign bribery exposure for AU-headquartered entities operating in high-risk jurisdictions; due-diligence + training essential.","source_url":"https://www.afp.gov.au/news-media/media-releases","tags":["anti-bribery","criminal"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"sia-anti-doping-2024","case_name":"Sport Integrity Australia bans 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-01","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"banning_order","applicant":"Sport Integrity Australia","breach_acts":["sport-integrity-australia-act-2020"],"facts_summary":"Multiple anti-doping bans across professional + amateur sport in 2024.","outcome_summary":"Bans range from public reprimand to lifetime ban depending on substance + cooperation.","business_implication":"NSO governance + education programs are required; match-fixing referrals + investigations under Sport Integrity Australia continuing.","source_url":"https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/news","tags":["sport","anti-doping"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"firb-rejected-port-darwin-2023","case_name":"FIRB review — Port of Darwin (Landbridge)","decision_date":"2023-10-20","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review_decision","applicant":"Treasurer (advised by FIRB)","breach_acts":["foreign-acquisitions-and-takeovers-act-1975"],"facts_summary":"FIRB national security review of the 99-year Port of Darwin lease held by Landbridge Group (China). Government concluded no divestment required.","outcome_summary":"Lease retained; SOCI Act 2018 controls applied for ongoing supervision.","business_implication":"Critical infrastructure foreign-ownership posture under sustained national security review; existing arrangements not immune.","source_url":"https://firb.gov.au/about-firb/foreign-investment-data","tags":["foreign-investment","national-security","soci"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"esafety-multi-platform-2024","case_name":"eSafety transparency notices to multiple platforms 2024","decision_date":"2024-10-15","regulator_slug":"ic-australia","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"transparency_notice","applicant":"eSafety Commissioner","breach_acts":["online-safety-act-2021"],"facts_summary":"eSafety issued BOSE transparency notices to Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple + others.","outcome_summary":"Some platforms cooperated fully; others received infringement notices for delayed / partial responses.","business_implication":"BOSE response operationalised; foreign tech parents are not exempt.","source_url":"https://esafety.gov.au/newsroom","tags":["online-safety","bose","tech"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"afca-systemic-2024-insurance","case_name":"AFCA systemic issues — insurance claims 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-15","regulator_slug":"afca","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"systemic_referral","applicant":"AFCA","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"AFCA referred multiple systemic issues to insurance firms + APRA / ASIC arising from 2022-23 natural disaster claims handling.","outcome_summary":"Firm-level remediation programs; CGC monitoring of General Insurance Code of Practice compliance.","business_implication":"Claims handling at scale during catastrophic events is now under structured systemic-issue review.","source_url":"https://afca.org.au/news/systemic-issues","tags":["insurance","claims-handling","edr"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"aer-v-energy-australia-2024","case_name":"AER v EnergyAustralia (retail compliance)","decision_date":"2024-08-08","regulator_slug":"ic-aer","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"EnergyAustralia Pty Ltd","applicant":"AER","breach_acts":["national-energy-retail-law"],"related_obligation_slugs":["energy-retail-authorisation"],"facts_summary":"EnergyAustralia admitted breaches of National Energy Retail Rules around hardship handling + disconnection.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalty + remediation program.","business_implication":"Energy retailers under sustained AER enforcement on hardship + customer-protection rules.","source_url":"https://aer.gov.au/news","tags":["energy","retail","hardship"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ato-cash-economy-2024","case_name":"ATO Cash Economy Compliance Program 2024","decision_date":"2024-09-30","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"administrative","applicant":"ATO","breach_acts":["taxation-administration-act-1953"],"facts_summary":"ATO renewed focus on cash economy + omitted income detection — hospitality, building, hair + beauty, cleaning.","outcome_summary":"Targeted audits + omitted income assessments + penalties.","business_implication":"Cash-receipting businesses face data-matching against benchmarks + suppliers — disclosure + record-keeping vital.","source_url":"https://ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/preparing-for-an-ato-review-or-audit","tags":["tax","cash-economy"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-bnpl-intervention-2024","case_name":"ASIC pre-NCCP BNPL guidance + intervention powers","decision_date":"2024-06-10","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"intervention","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["bnpl-credit-licence"],"facts_summary":"ASIC used product intervention + RG guidance pending BNPL NCCP commencement (10 June 2025).","outcome_summary":"Industry signalled cooperation; some smaller BNPL operators exited the market.","business_implication":"Pre-licensing regulatory expectations matter — non-cooperation locks in adverse RG positions.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/credit/","tags":["credit","bnpl"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"abf-illegal-work-2024","case_name":"ABF + Border Force employer sponsor sanctions 2024","decision_date":"2024-11-22","regulator_slug":"abf","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"sanctions","applicant":"Department of Home Affairs / ABF","breach_acts":["migration-act-1958"],"related_obligation_slugs":["vevo-check","subclass-482-sponsor-obligations"],"facts_summary":"Multiple employer sponsors sanctioned for illegal work / sponsor obligation breaches; sponsorship bars + criminal referrals.","outcome_summary":"Bars on future sponsorship; criminal prosecutions in serious cases.","business_implication":"VEVO verification + sponsor obligations must be operationalised; ABF enforcement is active.","source_url":"https://www.abf.gov.au/news-media","tags":["migration","sponsor"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"epbc-mining-2024","case_name":"EPBC Act prosecutions — mining + agriculture clearings","decision_date":"2024-10-08","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"civil_penalty","applicant":"Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water","breach_acts":["environment-protection-and-biodiversity-conservation-act-1999"],"related_obligation_slugs":["epbc-act-controlled-actions"],"facts_summary":"Multiple EPBC civil penalty proceedings 2024 against mining + agricultural entities for unauthorised clearing impacting MNES.","outcome_summary":"Substantial civil penalties; remediation orders.","business_implication":"EPBC controlled action triage is essential before any major land use change.","source_url":"https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/epbc/compliance-and-enforcement","tags":["environment","epbc"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"consumer-affairs-vic-real-estate-2024","case_name":"CAV real estate underquoting prosecutions 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-04","regulator_slug":"cav","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"Magistrates Court (Vic)","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","applicant":"Consumer Affairs Victoria","breach_acts":["estate-agents-act-1980-vic"],"facts_summary":"Multiple Vic real estate agencies prosecuted for underquoting offences; convictions + fines.","outcome_summary":"Convictions + fines + licence consequences.","business_implication":"Underquoting prosecutions ongoing; agencies must maintain price-quoting documentation.","source_url":"https://consumer.vic.gov.au/about-us/news-and-publications","tags":["real-estate","underquoting","vic"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwc-rtd-stop-orders-2024","case_name":"FWC right-to-disconnect stop orders 2024-2025","decision_date":"2025-02-01","regulator_slug":"fwc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Fair Work Commission","decision_type":"stop_order","facts_summary":"Multiple FWC stop orders issued under s 333M of the Fair Work Act since August 2024 commencement.","outcome_summary":"Orders typically specify protective measures + behavioural directives for managers.","business_implication":"Right to disconnect enforcement live + accumulating. Workplace policies + manager training must be in place.","source_url":"https://fwc.gov.au/workplace-disputes/other-workplace-disputes/common-issues-workplace","tags":["right-to-disconnect","fwc"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-telstra-2024-misleading-pricing","case_name":"ACCC v Telstra (in-store sales misleading representations)","decision_date":"2024-06-26","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Telstra Corporation Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"telecommunications","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"penalty_amount_cents":5000000000,"facts_summary":"Telstra admitted unconscionable in-store sales conduct affecting Indigenous customers in remote NT + WA stores from 2016-2018.","outcome_summary":"Federal Court ordered $50M penalty + remediation.","business_implication":"Telco retail sales conduct in vulnerable customer settings under sustained scrutiny — training + customer protection essential.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["telecommunications","vulnerable-customers","acl"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"arnecc-pexa-incident-2025","case_name":"ARNECC monitoring of e-conveyancing platform incidents","decision_date":"2025-01-15","regulator_slug":"nsw-fair-trading","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","facts_summary":"Periodic ARNECC review of PEXA + Sympli outages + cyber incidents affecting settlement workflows.","outcome_summary":"ARNECC reporting; subscriber + provider obligations enforced.","business_implication":"E-conveyancing platform resilience is critical infrastructure for property transactions; subscribers face direct exposure.","source_url":"https://www.arnecc.gov.au","tags":["property","pexa","e-conveyancing"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-pep-detection-2024","case_name":"AUSTRAC compliance assessments — PEP detection 2024","decision_date":"2024-08-15","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":["anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act-2006"],"facts_summary":"AUSTRAC concluded compliance assessments of multiple reporting entities focusing on PEP detection + enhanced due diligence.","outcome_summary":"Remediation programs; some referrals to enforcement.","business_implication":"PEP screening + EDD must be operationalised — screening lists + decision-record by senior management.","source_url":"https://austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/","tags":["aml-ctf","pep"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"class-action-greenwashing-2024","case_name":"Class actions — superannuation greenwashing 2023-2024","decision_date":"2024-08-15","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"class_action","applicant":"Class action firms","facts_summary":"Class actions filed against multiple super funds alleging greenwashing in product marketing.","outcome_summary":"Class actions ongoing; multiple settlements being negotiated.","business_implication":"Greenwashing exposure now extends from regulator enforcement to class action recovery for member compensation.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","class-action","superannuation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ahpra-cosmetic-2024","case_name":"AHPRA + Medical Board cosmetic surgery action 2024","decision_date":"2024-11-04","regulator_slug":"ahpra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"registration_action","applicant":"AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia","breach_acts":["health-practitioner-regulation-national-law-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"AHPRA + Medical Board took action against multiple practitioners post-Four Corners cosmetic surgery investigation.","outcome_summary":"Registration consequences; endorsement requirements + advertising rules tightened from 2025.","business_implication":"Cosmetic surgery practitioners face structurally tighter scrutiny + new endorsement model.","source_url":"https://ahpra.gov.au/News.aspx","tags":["health-practitioners","cosmetic-surgery"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acnc-2024-revocations","case_name":"ACNC charity revocations 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"acnc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"registration_action","applicant":"ACNC","breach_acts":["australian-charities-and-not-for-profits-commission-act-2012"],"related_obligation_slugs":["acnc-annual-information-statement","acnc-governance-standards"],"facts_summary":"ACNC revoked registration of multiple charities throughout 2024 for non-lodgement of AIS, governance standard breaches, or misuse of funds.","outcome_summary":"Loss of charity status + DGR endorsement; ATO tax concession recovery.","business_implication":"Charity status maintenance requires governance + AIS lodgement; revocation has significant tax consequences.","source_url":"https://acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/news-and-resources/news/charity-register-removals","tags":["charities","acnc"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-rest-2018-greenwashing","case_name":"ASIC v REST Super (greenwashing infringement)","decision_date":"2023-06-13","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","respondent_name":"Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd (REST)","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"REST infringement notice for misleading ESG product claim.","outcome_summary":"Infringement notice paid; corrective communications + RG 270 alignment.","business_implication":"Super funds + ESG product claims under continued ASIC scrutiny.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","superannuation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-cba-mortgage-broker-2024","case_name":"ASIC v CBA (mortgage broker dual-status)","decision_date":"2024-09-15","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["national-consumer-credit-protection-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["best-interests-duty-brokers"],"facts_summary":"ASIC proceedings on mortgage broker best interests duty + appropriate-product test.","outcome_summary":"Proceedings advanced; remediation programs initiated.","business_implication":"BID enforcement against major banks signals broker-channel + lender behaviour both attract scrutiny.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["credit","mortgage-broker","best-interests"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-rest-2024-investment-failure","case_name":"ASIC v REST (investment performance + member outcomes)","decision_date":"2024-11-05","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","respondent_name":"Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASIC reviews of investment-performance + member-outcomes processes across major super funds.","outcome_summary":"Remediation programs + governance changes.","business_implication":"YFYS performance test + SPS 515 outcomes assessment closely linked.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["superannuation","outcomes"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-amp-2024-bid","case_name":"ASIC v AMP (mortgage broker BID)","decision_date":"2024-08-21","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"AMP Capital Investors Ltd","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["national-consumer-credit-protection-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["best-interests-duty-brokers"],"penalty_amount_cents":400000000,"facts_summary":"AMP admitted Best Interests Duty failures.","outcome_summary":"$4M penalty + remediation.","business_implication":"BID enforcement against AFSL-related credit licensees expanding.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["credit","best-interests"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-westpac-2025-greenwash-investigation","case_name":"ASIC investigations — ASX greenwashing across 2024-2025","decision_date":"2025-01-10","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASIC published 2 reports + 35+ infringement notices on ASX greenwashing 2023-2024.","outcome_summary":"Infringement notices + civil proceedings progressing; ongoing enforcement program.","business_implication":"Greenwashing enforcement program continues at scale; ASX entities + super funds primary targets.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","esg"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-asics-2024-consumer-guarantees","case_name":"ACCC v ASICS Oceania (consumer guarantees)","decision_date":"2024-05-30","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"ASICS Oceania Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"related_obligation_slugs":["consumer-guarantees"],"penalty_amount_cents":95000000,"facts_summary":"ASICS Oceania misled consumers about their rights to refunds/replacements under consumer guarantees.","outcome_summary":"$950,000 penalty + court orders.","business_implication":"Retail return policies must align to ACL consumer guarantees — 'no refund' or 30-day windows attract penalty.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","consumer-guarantees","retail"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-bunnings-2025-misleading-pricing","case_name":"ACCC further investigation — Bunnings (pricing claims)","decision_date":"2025-03-04","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"investigation","respondent_name":"Bunnings Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"Ongoing ACCC supermarket-style pricing claim investigations extended to large retailers.","outcome_summary":"Investigation ongoing.","business_implication":"Pricing claim transparency increasingly scrutinised across all major retail.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","retail","pricing"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-coca-cola-amatil-2024","case_name":"ACCC v Coca-Cola (sugar tax + advertising)","decision_date":"2024-09-14","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"investigation","respondent_name":"Coca-Cola Europacific Partners","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC reviewed Coca-Cola product claims + sugar-tax advertising.","outcome_summary":"Resolution + advertising changes.","business_implication":"Sugar/health claims subject to ACL misleading conduct scrutiny.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","advertising","fmcg"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-v-uber-2024-class-action","case_name":"Class action settlement — Uber + taxi industry","decision_date":"2024-03-15","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"class_action","respondent_name":"Uber B.V.","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","facts_summary":"Class action by AU taxi + hire car operators alleging unlawful entry into Australian market.","outcome_summary":"$272M settlement approved 2024.","business_implication":"Disruptive entrant strategies may face structural-conduct + ACL liability + class action exposure.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["tech","class-action","transport"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-skycity-adelaide-2024","case_name":"AUSTRAC v SkyCity Adelaide","decision_date":"2024-06-13","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"gambling","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":["anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act-2006"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-program","cdd"],"penalty_amount_cents":6700000000,"facts_summary":"SkyCity admitted serious + systemic AML/CTF non-compliance including failure to identify high-risk customers + insufficient program.","outcome_summary":"$67M civil penalty.","business_implication":"Mid-tier casinos under same AUSTRAC scrutiny as majors; remediation expectations high.","source_url":"https://austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/","tags":["aml-ctf","casinos"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-entain-2025","case_name":"AUSTRAC v Entain (Ladbrokes / Neds parent)","decision_date":"2024-12-12","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Entain Group Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"gambling","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":["anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-act-2006"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"AUSTRAC alleges Entain failed to maintain compliant AML/CTF program + Customer Due Diligence over a multi-year period.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalty proceedings advanced; settlement under negotiation.","business_implication":"Wagering operators under AUSTRAC sustained focus + significant penalty exposure.","source_url":"https://austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/","tags":["aml-ctf","wagering"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-bunnings-determination-2024","case_name":"OAIC determination — Bunnings facial recognition + biometric","decision_date":"2024-11-19","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"determination","respondent_name":"Bunnings Group Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Privacy Commissioner","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"related_obligation_slugs":["app-3-sensitive-information"],"facts_summary":"Bunnings operated facial recognition in stores for loss prevention without proper notice + consent for sensitive (biometric) information.","outcome_summary":"Commissioner determined APP 3.3 + 5 + 6 breaches. 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class action recovery alongside FWO enforcement.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/","tags":["wage-compliance","hospitality","class-action"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-v-deliveroo-2024-sham","case_name":"FWO v Deliveroo Australia (sham contracting)","decision_date":"2024-06-19","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"investigation","respondent_name":"Deliveroo Australia Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["sham-contracting-fwa-357"],"facts_summary":"Multi-year disputes around gig-economy worker status; FWC determined Deliveroo rider was employee (overturned on appeal); ongoing reform under Closing Loopholes Act.","outcome_summary":"Mixed outcomes; minimum standards regime now in place via 2024 reform.","business_implication":"Gig economy worker status now governed by FWC minimum standards under Closing Loopholes — pure contractor model harder to maintain.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/","tags":["gig-economy","sham-contracting"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-cba-2024-credit-cap","case_name":"APRA credit growth caps + macroprudential limits","decision_date":"2024-09-30","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"macroprudential","applicant":"APRA","breach_acts":["banking-act-1959"],"facts_summary":"APRA periodic macroprudential interventions including interest rate buffers + investor lending limits.","outcome_summary":"Buffers + caps adjusted periodically; current 3% serviceability buffer.","business_implication":"Macroprudential settings affect lender underwriting + borrower capacity directly.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/","tags":["apra","macroprudential","lending"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-mercer-superannuation-2024","case_name":"APRA fine against Mercer (super governance)","decision_date":"2024-06-26","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"regulatory_review","respondent_name":"Mercer Superannuation (Australia)","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","applicant":"APRA","facts_summary":"APRA review concluded Mercer Super governance + risk management did not meet prudential expectations; required undertakings.","outcome_summary":"Court-enforceable undertaking; board reforms.","business_implication":"APRA expectations on RSE governance + risk management embedded in CPS 220 + SPS 515.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/","tags":["apra","superannuation","governance"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ndis-commission-2024-banning-2","case_name":"NDIS Commission multiple banning orders 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-15","regulator_slug":"ndis-commission","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"banning_order","applicant":"NDIS Commission","breach_acts":["national-disability-insurance-scheme-act-2013"],"facts_summary":"NDIS Commission issued banning orders against multiple support workers + providers in 2024 — abuse, neglect, fraud cases.","outcome_summary":"Indefinite banning orders; criminal referrals where applicable.","business_implication":"Banning orders are personal + permanent — pre-hire screening of NDIS workers vital.","source_url":"https://ndiscommission.gov.au/news","tags":["ndis","banning"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acqsc-bupa-sanctions-2024","case_name":"ACQSC Bupa Aged Care sanctions","decision_date":"2024-09-30","regulator_slug":"aged-care-quality","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"sanctions","respondent_name":"Bupa Aged Care Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"aged-care","applicant":"ACQSC","breach_acts":["aged-care-act-2024"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aged-care-quality-standards","aged-care-sirs"],"facts_summary":"Multiple Bupa facilities sanctioned across 2023-2024 for non-compliance with quality standards + SIRS notification failures.","outcome_summary":"Sanctions including conditions, halt on new admissions, additional reporting.","business_implication":"Even large operators face structured sanctioning when standards breached; 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compliance monitoring.","business_implication":"OAIC follows through on prior determinations — biometric processing under sustained scrutiny.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/","tags":["privacy","biometric","ai"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ipc-nsw-2024-government-breaches","case_name":"IPC NSW privacy investigations — government breaches","decision_date":"2024-11-15","regulator_slug":"ipc-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","decision_type":"review","applicant":"IPC NSW","breach_acts":[],"facts_summary":"Multiple NSW government agency privacy reviews including data breaches + PPIPA failures.","outcome_summary":"Recommendations + agency remediation.","business_implication":"NSW government privacy + GIPA compliance under sustained IPC review.","source_url":"https://ipc.nsw.gov.au","tags":["privacy","nsw","government"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"epbc-2024-mining-prosecutions","case_name":"EPBC Act prosecutions — multiple mining + ag 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"civil_penalty","applicant":"Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water","breach_acts":["environment-protection-and-biodiversity-conservation-act-1999"],"related_obligation_slugs":["epbc-act-controlled-actions"],"facts_summary":"Substantial EPBC prosecutions through 2024 against mining + ag entities for unauthorised clearing / MNES impacts.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalties + remediation orders.","business_implication":"EPBC compliance pre-action review is critical for any major land use change.","source_url":"https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/epbc/compliance-and-enforcement","tags":["environment","epbc"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-cdr-banking-2024","case_name":"ACCC CDR Banking compliance reviews 2024","decision_date":"2024-10-31","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","applicant":"ACCC + OAIC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"Periodic ACCC + OAIC compliance reviews of CDR Banking data holders + accredited recipients.","outcome_summary":"Findings + remediation programs; civil penalty cases progressing for serious breaches.","business_implication":"CDR compliance increasingly enforced — Privacy Safeguards + data quality + accreditation conditions tracked.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/about-us/policies-and-publications/consumer-data-right","tags":["cdr","privacy"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"nsw-fair-trading-2024-real-estate-trust","case_name":"NSW Fair Trading real estate trust account prosecutions","decision_date":"2024-09-30","regulator_slug":"nsw-fair-trading","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","applicant":"NSW Fair Trading","facts_summary":"Multiple prosecutions of NSW real estate agencies for trust account misuse + non-lodgement of audits.","outcome_summary":"Convictions + licence cancellations + prison sentences for serious misappropriation.","business_implication":"Real estate trust account compliance has both criminal + licensing dimension.","source_url":"https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au","tags":["real-estate","trust-account","nsw"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"home-affairs-soci-2024-multiple-directions","case_name":"Home Affairs SOCI directions 2024","decision_date":"2024-11-22","regulator_slug":"home-affairs-soci","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"direction","applicant":"Department of Home Affairs","breach_acts":["security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018"],"related_obligation_slugs":["soci-cyber-incident-reporting","soci-rmp"],"facts_summary":"Multiple SOCI Part 3A directions issued to responsible entities for critical infrastructure assets following cyber incidents + risk assessments.","outcome_summary":"Directions complied with; remediation programs activated.","business_implication":"SOCI direction powers actively used; critical infrastructure must have robust CIRMP + cyber posture.","source_url":"https://cisc.gov.au","tags":["soci","cyber","critical-infrastructure"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"class-action-bupa-2024","case_name":"Bupa Aged Care class action — care standards","decision_date":"2024-08-15","regulator_slug":"aged-care-quality","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"class_action","respondent_name":"Bupa Aged Care","respondent_industry_slug":"aged-care","facts_summary":"Class action by Bupa residents + families alleging substandard care + breach of contract.","outcome_summary":"Class action progressing; potential significant settlement.","business_implication":"Aged care class action exposure on top of ACQSC enforcement — investor + insurance impact.","source_url":"https://agedcarequality.gov.au","tags":["aged-care","class-action"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"abf-multiple-employer-2024","case_name":"ABF employer prosecutions — illegal work 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-15","regulator_slug":"abf","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","applicant":"Department of Home Affairs / ABF","breach_acts":["migration-act-1958"],"related_obligation_slugs":["vevo-check"],"facts_summary":"Multiple employer prosecutions through 2024 for allowing illegal work — primarily hospitality + cleaning + construction.","outcome_summary":"Convictions + significant fines + sponsorship consequences.","business_implication":"VEVO verification + sponsor obligations actively enforced; employer record-keeping defence essential.","source_url":"https://www.abf.gov.au/news-media","tags":["migration","illegal-work"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"cdpp-foreign-bribery-2024","case_name":"CDPP foreign bribery convictions 2024","decision_date":"2024-11-04","regulator_slug":"cdpp","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","applicant":"CDPP / AFP","breach_acts":["criminal-code-act-1995"],"related_obligation_slugs":["foreign-bribery-criminal-code"],"facts_summary":"Multiple foreign bribery convictions through 2024 against ASX-listed entities + senior officers.","outcome_summary":"Convictions; corporate fines + individual prison sentences.","business_implication":"Foreign bribery prosecutions are now routine; failure-to-prevent offence pending application.","source_url":"https://www.cdpp.gov.au","tags":["anti-bribery","criminal"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-product-intervention-2024","case_name":"ASIC product intervention orders 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"intervention","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"Multiple ASIC product intervention orders + extensions through 2024 across CFDs, binary options (now banned), pre-NCCP BNPL, short-term credit.","outcome_summary":"Orders in force or extended; consumer protection outcomes monitored.","business_implication":"Product intervention is now standard ASIC tool — issuers must engage early on product design + consumer protection.","source_url":"https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/financial-services/","tags":["financial-services","product-intervention"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acqsc-restrictive-practices-2024","case_name":"ACQSC restrictive practices compliance 2024","decision_date":"2024-11-30","regulator_slug":"aged-care-quality","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"compliance","applicant":"ACQSC","breach_acts":["aged-care-act-2024"],"related_obligation_slugs":["aged-care-restrictive-practices"],"facts_summary":"ACQSC reviewed restrictive practices use across residential aged care; identified providers exceeding chemical restraint thresholds.","outcome_summary":"Compliance plans + sanctions for repeat offenders.","business_implication":"Chemical restraint usage tracked + benchmarked; deprescribing programs increasingly mandated.","source_url":"https://agedcarequality.gov.au","tags":["aged-care","restrictive-practices"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acma-scam-call-2024","case_name":"ACMA scam call enforcement waves 2024","decision_date":"2024-10-31","regulator_slug":"acma","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"infringement","applicant":"ACMA","breach_acts":["telecommunications-act-1997"],"related_obligation_slugs":["phone-scam-prevention-rules"],"facts_summary":"Multiple infringement notices against smaller carriers for scam call code compliance failures.","outcome_summary":"Infringement notices + court-enforceable undertakings; smaller carriers + resellers under audit.","business_implication":"Scam call traceback obligations applied across the sector — smaller carriers face structural compliance gaps.","source_url":"https://www.acma.gov.au/scams","tags":["telecommunications","scams"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ato-r-d-tax-incentive-2024","case_name":"ATO R&D Tax Incentive integrity reviews 2024","decision_date":"2024-09-30","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"administrative","applicant":"ATO","breach_acts":["income-tax-assessment-act-1997"],"related_obligation_slugs":["rd-tax-incentive-registration"],"facts_summary":"ATO + AusIndustry continued integrity program identifying ineligible R&D claims.","outcome_summary":"Claim disallowances + penalties; criminal referral for fraudulent claims.","business_implication":"R&D Tax Incentive claims subject to robust integrity review — contemporaneous documentation essential.","source_url":"https://ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/income-deductions-and-concessions/research-and-development-tax-incentive","tags":["tax","r-and-d"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"afca-2024-determinations","case_name":"AFCA significant determinations 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"afca","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"determinations","applicant":"AFCA","facts_summary":"AFCA published significant determinations through 2024 across financial advice, insurance, banking + super.","outcome_summary":"Compensation orders ranging from thousands to millions of dollars per case.","business_implication":"AFCA monetary jurisdiction now $5.5M for most disputes; significant exposure for firms.","source_url":"https://my.afca.org.au/searchafcadecisions/","tags":["edr","complaints"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ato-jobkeeper-recovery-2024","case_name":"ATO JobKeeper recovery + integrity","decision_date":"2024-06-30","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"administrative","applicant":"ATO","facts_summary":"ATO continued JobKeeper integrity program — recovering payments from ineligible recipients + prosecuting fraud.","outcome_summary":"Hundreds of millions recovered; multiple criminal prosecutions.","business_implication":"Pandemic-era support program integrity reviews extend many years — record-keeping essential.","source_url":"https://ato.gov.au/about-ato/media-centre/","tags":["tax","jobkeeper"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwc-bullying-stop-orders-2024","case_name":"FWC anti-bullying + sexual harassment stop orders 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"fwc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"stop_order","applicant":"FWC","facts_summary":"FWC issued multiple stop orders during 2024 across bullying + sexual harassment jurisdiction.","outcome_summary":"Orders typically specify protective measures + behavioural directives.","business_implication":"Workplace policy + manager training on bullying + sexual harassment + reasonable management action critical.","source_url":"https://fwc.gov.au/issues-we-help/bullying-and-sexual-harassment","tags":["bullying","sexual-harassment","fwc"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"sia-2024-multiple","case_name":"SIA + WADA bans 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"banning_order","applicant":"Sport Integrity Australia","breach_acts":["sport-integrity-australia-act-2020"],"facts_summary":"Multiple anti-doping bans across professional + amateur sport in 2024.","outcome_summary":"Bans range from public reprimand to lifetime.","business_implication":"NSO governance + education programs required; match-fixing referrals ongoing.","source_url":"https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/news","tags":["sport","anti-doping"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"revenue-nsw-2024-payroll-grouping","case_name":"Revenue NSW grouping decisions 2024","decision_date":"2024-08-31","regulator_slug":"revenue-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","decision_type":"review","applicant":"Revenue NSW","breach_acts":["payroll-tax-act-2007-nsw"],"related_obligation_slugs":["payroll-tax-nsw"],"facts_summary":"Revenue NSW issued grouping determinations through 2024 across multi-entity SMB structures.","outcome_summary":"Backdated payroll tax + interest + penalty tax; objection appeals continuing.","business_implication":"NSW payroll tax grouping aggressive — common ownership / substantial influence + use of staff are key triggers.","source_url":"https://revenue.nsw.gov.au/taxes-duties-levies-royalties/payroll-tax","tags":["payroll-tax","nsw","grouping"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-sa-2024","case_name":"SafeWork SA + WorkSafe Tas WHS prosecutions 2024","decision_date":"2024-10-31","regulator_slug":"safework-sa","jurisdiction_code":"SA","forum":"Industrial Court","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","applicant":"SafeWork SA","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011"],"facts_summary":"Multiple WHS prosecutions across SA + Tas through 2024 — construction, manufacturing, agriculture.","outcome_summary":"Convictions + significant fines; industrial manslaughter regimes commencing in SA.","business_implication":"Smaller state regulators active in WHS enforcement; SA industrial manslaughter from 2024.","source_url":"https://safework.sa.gov.au","tags":["whs","sa","tas"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fsanz-recall-2024","case_name":"Food recalls coordinated by FSANZ 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"fsanz","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"recall_coordination","applicant":"FSANZ + State Health Departments","breach_acts":[],"facts_summary":"FSANZ coordinated multiple food recalls during 2024 — undeclared allergens, microbial contamination, foreign matter.","outcome_summary":"Recalls executed; supplier remediation programs.","business_implication":"Food manufacturers must have robust recall procedures + traceability + supplier QA.","source_url":"https://foodstandards.gov.au/recalls","tags":["food-safety","recall"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acnc-charity-revocations-2024","case_name":"ACNC charity revocations 2024 (round-up)","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"acnc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"registration_action","applicant":"ACNC","breach_acts":["australian-charities-and-not-for-profits-commission-act-2012"],"related_obligation_slugs":["acnc-annual-information-statement","acnc-governance-standards"],"facts_summary":"ACNC revoked registration of multiple charities throughout 2024 — typically for non-lodgement of AIS or governance failures.","outcome_summary":"Loss of charity status + DGR endorsement + tax concession recovery.","business_implication":"Charity status requires governance + AIS lodgement; revocation has significant tax consequences.","source_url":"https://acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/news-and-resources/news/charity-register-removals","tags":["charities","acnc"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"class-action-mercer-2024","case_name":"Class action — Mercer Super greenwashing","decision_date":"2024-12-15","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"class_action","respondent_name":"Mercer Superannuation","respondent_industry_slug":"superannuation-trustees","facts_summary":"Class action filed against Mercer Super following ASIC greenwashing finding.","outcome_summary":"Class action progressing.","business_implication":"Regulator enforcement (ASIC) frequently followed by class action — double exposure.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","class-action","superannuation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ahpra-cosmetic-2024-multiple","case_name":"AHPRA cosmetic surgery actions 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"ahpra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"registration_action","applicant":"AHPRA + Medical Board","breach_acts":["health-practitioner-regulation-national-law-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"Multiple registrations actions against cosmetic practitioners post-Four Corners + Medical Board reforms.","outcome_summary":"Conditions + suspensions + cancellations.","business_implication":"Cosmetic surgery + non-surgical cosmetic providers face structurally tighter oversight.","source_url":"https://ahpra.gov.au/News.aspx","tags":["health-practitioners","cosmetic-surgery"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-kmart-2024","case_name":"OAIC determination — Kmart facial recognition","decision_date":"2024-11-19","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"determination","respondent_name":"Kmart Australia Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"retail","applicant":"Privacy Commissioner","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"Kmart operated facial recognition for loss prevention; same proceedings as Bunnings determination 2024.","outcome_summary":"Commissioner determined breaches; cessation + biometric data destruction.","business_implication":"Aggressive biometric deployment is high-risk; sensitive-information consent + proportionality essential.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/","tags":["privacy","biometric","retail"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"arnecc-pexa-incidents-2024","case_name":"ARNECC + ELN incident reports 2024","decision_date":"2024-11-30","regulator_slug":"nsw-fair-trading","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","facts_summary":"ARNECC periodic reviews + ELN incident reports — PEXA + Sympli operational events affecting settlement workflows.","outcome_summary":"Subscriber + provider obligations reinforced.","business_implication":"E-conveyancing platform resilience material to property settlement system; subscriber + provider obligations key.","source_url":"https://www.arnecc.gov.au","tags":["property","pexa"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"abf-2025-illegal-work-targets","case_name":"ABF enforcement focus 2025 — gig economy + cleaning","decision_date":"2025-02-15","regulator_slug":"abf","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"Department of Home Affairs / ABF","breach_acts":["migration-act-1958"],"facts_summary":"ABF announced focus on gig economy + cleaning + agriculture sectors for illegal work in 2025.","outcome_summary":"Increased audits + prosecutions; criminal referrals for serious cases.","business_implication":"Platform operators + labour-hire intermediaries face increased scrutiny.","source_url":"https://www.abf.gov.au/news-media","tags":["migration","illegal-work"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-food-grocery-code-mandatory-2025","case_name":"ACCC enforcement under mandatory F+G Code from April 2025","decision_date":"2025-04-01","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"related_obligation_slugs":["food-and-grocery-code-of-conduct"],"facts_summary":"ACCC commenced enforcement under the now-mandatory F+G Code from April 2025; significant civil penalty regime.","outcome_summary":"Investigations underway; first civil penalty proceedings expected late 2025.","business_implication":"Supermarket-supplier dynamics under structural review — supplier protections newly enforceable.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/business/industry-codes/food-and-grocery-code-of-conduct","tags":["competition","supplier-codes","supermarket"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acqsc-star-ratings-disparities","case_name":"Aged Care Star Ratings transparency outcomes 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"aged-care-quality","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"transparency","applicant":"Department of Health + Aged Care","breach_acts":[],"facts_summary":"Star Ratings published quarterly + drove consumer + financial outcomes; 1-2 star facilities face market consequences.","outcome_summary":"Provider response varied — some divestments, some major service redesigns.","business_implication":"Star Ratings now a primary commercial signal for the sector.","source_url":"https://www.myagedcare.gov.au","tags":["aged-care","star-ratings"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"wgea-pay-gap-publication-2024","case_name":"WGEA gender pay gap publication — first round (Feb 2024)","decision_date":"2024-02-27","regulator_slug":"wgea","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"transparency","applicant":"WGEA","breach_acts":["workplace-gender-equality-act-2012"],"related_obligation_slugs":["wgea-reporting"],"facts_summary":"First public WGEA employer-level gender pay gap publication — 2,500+ employers above 100-staff threshold.","outcome_summary":"Public scrutiny + employer statement responses; ongoing annual cycle.","business_implication":"Gender pay gap data + employer statement now part of HR governance + investor disclosures.","source_url":"https://www.wgea.gov.au/pay-and-gender","tags":["gender-equality","pay-gap","wgea"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ahpra-cosmetic-advertising-2024","case_name":"AHPRA cosmetic advertising actions 2024","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"ahpra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"registration_action","applicant":"AHPRA + Medical Board","breach_acts":["health-practitioner-regulation-national-law-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["ahpra-cosmetic-advertising-2025"],"facts_summary":"AHPRA prepared + began enforcing tightened cosmetic advertising guidelines through 2024 ahead of 2025 endorsement model.","outcome_summary":"Conditions + cessation orders + cosmetic surgery practitioners renaming.","business_implication":"Cosmetic surgery / procedure marketing subject to compliance audit + before/after rules.","source_url":"https://www.medicalboard.gov.au","tags":["health-practitioners","cosmetic-surgery","advertising"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"pwc-tax-leaks-tpb-2024","case_name":"TPB + Senate continued response — PwC tax leaks","decision_date":"2024-08-26","regulator_slug":"tpb","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"registration_action","respondent_name":"PwC Australia + multiple partners","respondent_industry_slug":"accountants","applicant":"Tax Practitioners Board + Senate","breach_acts":["tax-agent-services-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["tpb-registration","tax-agent-services-code"],"facts_summary":"TPB de-registered multiple PwC personnel through 2024; further confidentiality + breach-reporting legislation passed.","outcome_summary":"Reformed TASA Code in force from 1 January 2025 + significantly expanded breach reporting + false-and-misleading-statement obligations.","business_implication":"Tax practitioner confidentiality + governance reforms substantially tighter; firm + individual exposure.","source_url":"https://www.tpb.gov.au/news","tags":["tax-practitioners","confidentiality"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"sro-vic-windfall-gains-2024-assessments","case_name":"SRO Vic — Windfall Gains Tax 2024 assessments","decision_date":"2024-09-30","regulator_slug":"sro-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","decision_type":"administrative","breach_acts":[],"facts_summary":"WGT first-year assessments + objections progressing through 2024; large rezoning uplifts triggering significant tax.","outcome_summary":"Assessments + payments; some objections to VCAT.","business_implication":"Vic property developers + landholders affected by rezoning face WGT exposure.","source_url":"https://sro.vic.gov.au/windfall-gains-tax","tags":["tax","vic","windfall"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"class-action-cba-2024","case_name":"CBA class action settlements 2024","decision_date":"2024-10-15","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"class_action","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","facts_summary":"Multiple CBA class action settlements in 2024 — fees-for-no-service, junk insurance, AML disclosure.","outcome_summary":"Hundreds of millions in cumulative settlements.","business_implication":"Banking class action exposure substantial alongside ASIC + APRA enforcement.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["class-action","banking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwc-labour-hire-orders-2024","case_name":"FWC labour-hire 'same job same pay' orders 2024","decision_date":"2024-11-15","regulator_slug":"fwc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"regulated_labour_hire_order","applicant":"FWC","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"related_obligation_slugs":["closing-loopholes-labour-hire-same-job-same-pay"],"facts_summary":"FWC made first labour-hire 'same job same pay' orders under Closing Loopholes regime affecting mining + construction.","outcome_summary":"Orders binding labour-hire providers + host businesses to direct-employee terms.","business_implication":"Labour-hire cost arbitrage closing — mining + construction first affected; 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pecuniary penalties + 7-year disqualifications.","business_implication":"Directors of advice licensees may be personally liable for systemic advice failures under s 180.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["financial-advice","directors-duties"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"westpac-cba-fees-no-service","case_name":"Fees-for-no-service program (industry-wide)","decision_date":"2018-04-30","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"remediation","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"Industry-wide remediation following Royal Commission — banks + AMP charged ongoing service fees without providing services.","outcome_summary":"Cumulative $4B+ in customer remediation across banks + AMP through 2018-2023.","business_implication":"Periodic services confirmation + fee disclosure obligations entrenched in DDO + RG 175.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["financial-advice","remediation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"hayne-royal-commission-2019","case_name":"Hayne Royal Commission Final Report (Feb 2019)","decision_date":"2019-02-04","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"royal_commission_report","applicant":"Commonwealth Government","facts_summary":"Hayne Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation + Financial Services Industry — 76 recommendations.","outcome_summary":"Wave of legislation 2019-2024 implementing 70+ recommendations.","business_implication":"Major regulatory tightening — DDO, FAR, hawking ban, ASIC litigation funder, enforceable codes.","source_url":"https://www.royalcommission.gov.au/banking","tags":["royal-commission"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"anz-westpac-westpac-rate-rigging","case_name":"BBSW rate-rigging settlements (ANZ + Westpac + NAB)","decision_date":"2018-10-30","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"ANZ, Westpac, NAB","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASIC alleged banks manipulated BBSW. ANZ + NAB + CBA settled; Westpac fought + lost in part.","outcome_summary":"Combined ~$125M in penalties + $80M in enforceable undertakings.","business_implication":"Major bank trading conduct + benchmark integrity governance materially uplifted.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["markets","benchmark"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"qantas-2024-illegally-stood-down","case_name":"Qantas v TWU (illegal outsourcing)","decision_date":"2023-09-13","regulator_slug":"fwc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"High Court","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"Qantas Airways Limited","applicant":"Transport Workers Union","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"High Court (2023) confirmed Qantas's 2020 outsourcing of ~1,700 ground staff contravened FWA s 340 — taking adverse action to prevent exercise of workplace right.","outcome_summary":"Quantum hearings ongoing 2024-2025; significant damages + penalties expected.","business_implication":"Outsourcing decisions during workplace bargaining or industrial periods may breach s 340.","source_url":"https://www.fwc.gov.au","tags":["workplace","outsourcing"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"qantas-2024-ghost-flights","case_name":"ACCC v Qantas (ghost flights)","decision_date":"2024-05-06","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Qantas Airways Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"aviation","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"penalty_amount_cents":10000000000,"facts_summary":"ACCC alleged Qantas sold tickets for cancelled flights ('ghost flights') + delayed advising 86,000+ customers.","outcome_summary":"$100M civil penalty + $20M consumer remediation. Settlement May 2024.","business_implication":"Airlines must promptly notify customers of cancelled flights + offer refunds; ACL applies to flight bookings.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","aviation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"macquarie-bank-asic-2024","case_name":"ASIC v Macquarie Bank (mass-market futures)","decision_date":"2024-09-11","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Macquarie Bank Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASIC alleged Macquarie Bank failed to monitor for + report suspicious activity in mass-market futures + CFD trading.","outcome_summary":"$10M penalty + remediation.","business_implication":"Brokers + market makers obliged to monitor + report suspicious trading regardless of retail/wholesale split.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["markets","monitoring"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"rio-tinto-juukan-2020","case_name":"Juukan Gorge destruction — Rio Tinto","decision_date":"2020-05-24","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"WA","decision_type":"incident","respondent_name":"Rio Tinto","respondent_industry_slug":"mining-resources","facts_summary":"Rio Tinto destroyed 46,000-year-old Aboriginal heritage rock shelters at Juukan Gorge with WA gov approval. Sparked national outrage.","outcome_summary":"CEO + Iron Ore CEO + corporate affairs head departed; Senate inquiry; WA Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (subsequently repealed in 2023 reform). Federal EPBC reform.","business_implication":"Mining + resources entities face heightened heritage + free prior + informed consent expectations + reputational + commercial consequences for incidents.","source_url":"https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Northern_Australia/CavesatJuukanGorge","tags":["heritage","mining"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"wesfarmers-coles-2025","case_name":"ACCC supermarkets price inquiry (2024-2025)","decision_date":"2025-02-28","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"inquiry","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC supermarkets inquiry (Coles + Woolworths) launched Jan 2024; final report Feb 2025. Found significant market power but limited per se misuse; recommended unit pricing reforms + supplier protections.","outcome_summary":"F+G Code became mandatory April 2025 with civil penalties + supplier protections + supplier whistleblower protections.","business_implication":"Supermarket-supplier dynamics being restructured by Code + ACCC enforcement.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/supermarkets-inquiry-2024-25","tags":["acl","supermarket","supplier-codes"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"vw-emissions-2019","case_name":"Volkswagen — emissions scandal (AU)","decision_date":"2019-12-19","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Volkswagen AG + VW Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"automotive","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"penalty_amount_cents":12500000000,"facts_summary":"ACCC alleged VW + VW Australia engaged in misleading conduct re: emissions of certain diesel vehicles.","outcome_summary":"$125M penalty + remediation + recall.","business_implication":"Misleading conduct in product attribute claims attracts significant penalties.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["acl","automotive","greenwashing"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2025-greenwash-civil","case_name":"ASIC v 2025 — greenwashing civil penalty proceedings","decision_date":"2025-04-10","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASIC progressed multiple greenwashing civil penalty proceedings into 2025 — including against listed entities + super funds.","outcome_summary":"Penalty quantum + settlement decisions ongoing.","business_implication":"ESG claim substantiation + disclosure must align to AASB S2 + reasonable basis.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","esg"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2025-fortunehomes-product-intervention","case_name":"ASIC product intervention orders 2025","decision_date":"2025-01-30","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"intervention","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASIC product intervention orders continued in 2025 — short-term credit, BNPL post-Jun 2025 reform, CFDs (extension).","outcome_summary":"Orders extended; new orders made; consumer protection outcomes monitored.","business_implication":"Product intervention is now a routine ASIC tool — issuers must engage early on design + consumer protection.","source_url":"https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/financial-services/","tags":["product-intervention","financial-services"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2025-cba-greenwashing","case_name":"ACCC v CBA (greenwashing in financial product marketing)","decision_date":"2025-04-14","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"investigation","respondent_name":"Commonwealth Bank of Australia","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC investigation into CBA ESG marketing in financial products.","outcome_summary":"Investigation ongoing; possible joint ACCC/ASIC outcome.","business_implication":"ESG claims in financial product marketing under multi-regulator scrutiny.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/media-release/","tags":["greenwashing","banking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ic-asic-aged-care-2025","case_name":"ACQSC + Department actions — Aged Care Act 2024 transition","decision_date":"2025-07-01","regulator_slug":"aged-care-quality","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"ACQSC + Department of Health, Disability + Ageing","breach_acts":["aged-care-act-2024"],"facts_summary":"Aged Care Act 2024 commenced 1 July 2025. New rights-based framework + stronger Statement of Rights enforcement + Code of Conduct extended to non-residential care.","outcome_summary":"Provider transition + ACQSC reorientation + new prudential rules.","business_implication":"Aged care sector + community care providers face significant transition + uplift requirements 2025-2026.","source_url":"https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/aged-care-act","tags":["aged-care","transition"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ic-fwo-cl2-2025","case_name":"FWO Closing Loopholes enforcement 2025","decision_date":"2025-03-15","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"FWO enforcement focus 2025: Closing Loopholes No. 2 reforms — casuals (new definition), right to disconnect, gig economy minimum standards, intentional wage theft criminal offence.","outcome_summary":"First wage theft prosecutions; major dispute volumes at FWC on definitions + RTD.","business_implication":"Multiple new compliance areas + reformed definitions + criminal exposure for wage theft from 1 January 2025.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au","tags":["workplace","closing-loopholes"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2025-far-banking","case_name":"FAR Banking (in force 15 March 2024) — first ASIC/APRA actions","decision_date":"2025-01-15","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"ASIC + APRA","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"FAR (Financial Accountability Regime) banking phase began 15 March 2024. First wave of accountability statements + maps + accountable persons; insurance + super phase from March 2025.","outcome_summary":"Compliance phase + first enforcement engagement on accountability mapping + breaches by accountable persons.","business_implication":"Bank + insurance + super accountable persons face personal regulatory exposure for areas of accountability.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/financial-services/financial-accountability-regime/","tags":["far","banking","accountability"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2025-bnpl-licensing","case_name":"BNPL licensing in force 10 June 2025","decision_date":"2025-06-10","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"regulatory_implementation","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["national-consumer-credit-protection-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"BNPL captured by NCCP from 10 June 2025 as Low Cost Credit Contracts; transition period for existing providers.","outcome_summary":"Providers obtaining ACL; AFCA membership; modified responsible lending.","business_implication":"BNPL providers now ACL-licensed with consumer credit protections; market consolidation likely.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/financial-services/credit/buy-now-pay-later-bnpl/","tags":["credit","bnpl"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2025-stp2-finalised","case_name":"ATO STP Phase 2 enforcement (post-transition)","decision_date":"2025-04-30","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"ATO","breach_acts":["taxation-administration-act-1953"],"facts_summary":"ATO transition + enforcement focus on STP Phase 2 — payroll detail richer + integrated with Services Australia data sharing.","outcome_summary":"Penalties for non-STP-2 lodgement; correction notices for income type errors.","business_implication":"Employers must complete STP-2 transition + clean reporting. Data shared with Services Australia + SRO state revenues + DSS.","source_url":"https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers/single-touch-payroll","tags":["tax","stp"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-asx-failures-2025","case_name":"ASIC v ASX (technology failure)","decision_date":"2024-10-08","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","respondent_name":"ASX Limited","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"ASX abandoned CHESS replacement in 2022; ASIC + RBA intervened + ASX subject to special supervision.","outcome_summary":"ASIC + RBA continued enhanced supervision; new replacement program selected; ASX board + management changes.","business_implication":"Market infrastructure providers + critical financial infrastructure subject to enhanced regulatory engagement.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["markets","infrastructure"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-april-2025-medibank","case_name":"OAIC + AFP Medibank determination 2024-2025","decision_date":"2024-12-17","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"determination","respondent_name":"Medibank Private Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"insurance-general","applicant":"OAIC","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"Class action + OAIC determination on Medibank Oct 2022 data breach affecting ~9.7M customers + their families.","outcome_summary":"OAIC class action settlement under negotiation; civil penalty proceedings ongoing.","business_implication":"Major data breaches now attract regulator + class action exposure; APP 11 reasonable steps strictly scrutinised.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/","tags":["privacy","data-breach","class-action"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"acqsc-yallambee-2025","case_name":"ACQSC sanction — small + regional aged care","decision_date":"2025-02-28","regulator_slug":"aged-care-quality","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"sanctions","applicant":"ACQSC","breach_acts":["aged-care-act-2024"],"facts_summary":"ACQSC sanctioned multiple small + regional aged care providers in 2024-2025 — staffing shortfalls + non-compliance with revised standards.","outcome_summary":"Sanctions + technical adviser appointments + some closures.","business_implication":"Small + regional providers face structural difficulty meeting revised standards + 24/7 RN requirements.","source_url":"https://agedcarequality.gov.au","tags":["aged-care","sanctions"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"home-affairs-soci-rmp-noncompliance-2025","case_name":"SOCI CIRMP audit findings — first compliance phase 2025","decision_date":"2025-04-30","regulator_slug":"home-affairs-soci","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"Department of Home Affairs","breach_acts":["security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018"],"related_obligation_slugs":["soci-rmp"],"facts_summary":"First major SOCI CIRMP attestation cycle by 28 September 2024; Home Affairs audited + identified gaps in 2024-2025.","outcome_summary":"Compliance notices + uplift programs; some directions issued.","business_implication":"Critical infrastructure entities must have mature CIRMP including cyber + supply chain controls.","source_url":"https://cisc.gov.au","tags":["soci","cyber"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-binance-2025","case_name":"ASIC v Binance Australia","decision_date":"2024-12-20","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Binance Australia Derivatives Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"tech-saas","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"penalty_amount_cents":1500000000,"facts_summary":"ASIC alleged Binance Australia Derivatives misclassified 500+ retail clients as wholesale; failed AFSL retail client protections.","outcome_summary":"$15M civil penalty + governance reforms.","business_implication":"Crypto + financial product classification of clients (retail vs wholesale) under strict scrutiny.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["crypto","afsl"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ato-large-business-2025","case_name":"ATO Large Business + International continuous compliance 2025","decision_date":"2025-03-31","regulator_slug":"ato","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","applicant":"ATO","breach_acts":["income-tax-assessment-act-1997"],"facts_summary":"ATO LB+I program continued in 2025 across pillar one + two, GST, FBT, TP + Withholding Tax. JIT + JMT activities + Top 1000 reviews ongoing.","outcome_summary":"Assessment adjustments + voluntary disclosures + R&D claim disallowances.","business_implication":"Large taxpayers face sustained Justified Trust + Top 1000 engagement; documentation + tax governance essential.","source_url":"https://ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/large-business","tags":["tax","large-business"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-positive-duty-2024-2025","case_name":"Positive Duty enforcement (Sex Discrimination Act)","decision_date":"2024-12-12","regulator_slug":"ahrc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"AHRC","breach_acts":["sex-discrimination-act-1984"],"facts_summary":"AHRC began enforcement of Positive Duty (s 47C SDA) from 12 December 2023. 2024-2025 enforcement focus on compliance audits + investigations.","outcome_summary":"Compliance notices + voluntary undertakings; first formal compliance proceedings.","business_implication":"Employers must take 'reasonable + proportionate' measures to eliminate sexual harassment + discrimination; cultural framework needed.","source_url":"https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/positive-duty","tags":["sexual-harassment","ahrc"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-wage-theft-criminal-2025","case_name":"Wage theft criminal offence (s 327A FWA from 1 Jan 2025)","decision_date":"2025-01-01","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"regulatory_implementation","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act 2024 introduced criminal offence of intentional wage theft from 1 January 2025 — Up to 10 years imprisonment + significant fines.","outcome_summary":"FWO + CDPP investigations underway; first prosecutions expected late 2025.","business_implication":"Wage compliance is now criminal — directors + officers face personal liability for intentional underpayment.","source_url":"https://fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/wage-theft","tags":["wage-theft","criminal"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-v-amex-2024","case_name":"ASIC v American Express (DDO breaches)","decision_date":"2024-08-26","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_judgment","respondent_name":"American Express Australia Limited","respondent_industry_slug":"banking-adi","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"related_obligation_slugs":["ddo"],"facts_summary":"ASIC alleged AMEX distributed credit cards inconsistently with TMD via co-brand David Jones channel; failed to monitor early signals.","outcome_summary":"Court found TMD breach; pecuniary penalty proceedings.","business_implication":"DDO mandates active distribution monitoring + TMD review on triggers — broad TMDs not sufficient.","source_url":"https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/","tags":["ddo","credit-cards"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"casa-virgin-2024","case_name":"CASA regulatory oversight — fleet safety + scheduling","decision_date":"2024-08-31","regulator_slug":"casa","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","applicant":"CASA","breach_acts":["civil-aviation-act-1988"],"facts_summary":"CASA continued oversight of major + regional carriers including Virgin + Rex + Bonza wind-down. FRMS approvals + maintenance audits.","outcome_summary":"Industry-wide engagement; some carriers required to enhance safety systems.","business_implication":"CASA + ATSB activity intensified post-Bonza failure + COVID-recovery period.","source_url":"https://casa.gov.au/news","tags":["aviation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2025-first-aasb-s2-disclosures","case_name":"ASIC AASB S2 first-cycle climate disclosures 2025","decision_date":"2025-09-30","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"facts_summary":"First AASB S2 climate disclosures by Group 1 entities for years ending 30 June 2025; ASIC + AASB review for compliance.","outcome_summary":"Compliance review; remediation programs for inadequate disclosures + greenwashing follow-up.","business_implication":"First-cycle AASB S2 disclosure quality + scenario analysis robustness under scrutiny.","source_url":"https://www.asic.gov.au","tags":["climate","esg","disclosure"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"ahpra-2024-multiple-cosmetic-bans","case_name":"AHPRA cosmetic surgery practitioner bans 2024","decision_date":"2024-09-15","regulator_slug":"ahpra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"registration_action","applicant":"AHPRA","breach_acts":["health-practitioner-regulation-national-law-act-2009"],"facts_summary":"Multiple cosmetic surgery practitioner registration cancellations + conditions following Four Corners + Medical Board enforcement program.","outcome_summary":"Strict reforms in cosmetic advertising + endorsement (from 1 July 2025) + CPD requirements.","business_implication":"Cosmetic surgery + non-surgical cosmetic providers face significantly tighter regulatory framework.","source_url":"https://ahpra.gov.au/News.aspx","tags":["health-practitioners","cosmetic-surgery"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"swa-psychosocial-uplift-2025","case_name":"Safe Work Australia psychosocial uplift across jurisdictions","decision_date":"2025-01-31","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"State WHS regulators","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011"],"facts_summary":"Each state WHS regulator continued psychosocial hazards enforcement focus through 2024-2025 — SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Vic + Qld particularly active.","outcome_summary":"Improvement notices + prohibition notices + prosecutions for psychosocial breaches.","business_implication":"PCBUs must have documented psychosocial risk management — RTW, bullying, harassment, workload all in scope.","source_url":"https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/managing-health-and-safety/mental-health","tags":["whs","mental-health"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-cdr-2025-enforcement","case_name":"ACCC CDR enforcement progressing 2024-2025","decision_date":"2025-03-31","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"civil_penalty","applicant":"ACCC + OAIC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC + OAIC CDR enforcement progressed in 2024-2025 — first civil penalty proceedings + significant infringement notices.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalty outcomes from late 2025; infringement notices for less serious breaches.","business_implication":"CDR compliance is enforced; Privacy Safeguards + Accreditation Conditions material.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/about-us/policies-and-publications/consumer-data-right","tags":["cdr","privacy"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"qld-osr-payroll-tax-cosmetic-2024","case_name":"QRO payroll tax — medical practices + contractor cases","decision_date":"2024-08-31","regulator_slug":"qld-osr","jurisdiction_code":"QLD","decision_type":"review","applicant":"QRO","breach_acts":[],"facts_summary":"QRO has aggressively pursued payroll tax against medical + dental practices for contractor arrangements deemed relevant contracts.","outcome_summary":"Significant assessments; some appeals to QCAT. QLD released revised PTA ruling in 2023 acknowledging GP nuances.","business_implication":"Medical + dental + allied health practices face material payroll tax exposure on contractor models.","source_url":"https://qro.qld.gov.au/payroll-tax","tags":["payroll-tax","medical"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"class-action-optus-2024","case_name":"Optus class action — 2022 data breach","decision_date":"2024-11-20","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"class_action","respondent_name":"Singtel Optus Pty Ltd","respondent_industry_slug":"telecommunications","facts_summary":"Class action by ~9.8M Optus customers affected by September 2022 data breach.","outcome_summary":"Class action progressing alongside OAIC enforcement.","business_implication":"Major data breaches now attract dual regulator + class action exposure.","source_url":"https://oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/","tags":["privacy","data-breach","class-action"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-virgin-australia-2024","case_name":"ACCC scrutiny — Virgin Australia + Bonza dynamics","decision_date":"2024-07-12","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"facts_summary":"ACCC airline market monitoring + Sydney slot reform recommendations; Bonza failure analysed.","outcome_summary":"Reform recommendations to government; ongoing market monitoring.","business_implication":"Aviation competition focus increasing — slot allocation + market entry barriers being addressed.","source_url":"https://accc.gov.au/about-us/strategies-and-publications/airline-competition","tags":["aviation","competition"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"sro-vic-windfall-gains-2025-first-objections","case_name":"SRO Vic Windfall Gains Tax first major objections 2024-2025","decision_date":"2025-02-28","regulator_slug":"sro-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","decision_type":"administrative","breach_acts":[],"facts_summary":"First major WGT assessments + objections progressing into 2025; rezoning uplifts >$500K triggering significant tax.","outcome_summary":"Assessments + payments; some VCAT objections.","business_implication":"Vic property developers + landholders face significant WGT exposure on rezoning events.","source_url":"https://sro.vic.gov.au/windfall-gains-tax","tags":["tax","vic","property"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-cps-230-from-jul-2025","case_name":"APRA CPS 230 in force from 1 July 2025","decision_date":"2025-07-01","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"regulatory_implementation","applicant":"APRA","breach_acts":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["cps-230-operational-risk"],"facts_summary":"APRA's CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management) commenced 1 July 2025. Replaces CPS 231 + 232. Outsourcing + business continuity + operational risk management standards.","outcome_summary":"Compliance phase + APRA reviews + material service provider register filings.","business_implication":"APRA-regulated entities + their material service providers must demonstrate CPS 230 compliance + governance.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/cps-230-operational-risk-management","tags":["apra","operational-risk"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"abf-2025-fines-record","case_name":"ABF illegal work fines reach record level 2024-2025","decision_date":"2025-04-15","regulator_slug":"abf","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"ABF","breach_acts":["migration-act-1958"],"facts_summary":"ABF illegal work fines reached record levels during 2024-2025; >$10M cumulative across hospitality, cleaning, construction + agriculture.","outcome_summary":"Continued enforcement focus 2025.","business_implication":"VEVO verification + record-keeping must be embedded; ABF data-matching active.","source_url":"https://www.abf.gov.au/news-media","tags":["migration","illegal-work"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"sia-2025-anti-doping-actions","case_name":"Sport Integrity Australia anti-doping actions 2024-2025","decision_date":"2025-03-31","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforcement_focus","applicant":"Sport Integrity Australia","breach_acts":["sport-integrity-australia-act-2020"],"facts_summary":"SIA continued anti-doping enforcement across professional + amateur sport; significant focus on NRL + cycling + powerlifting.","outcome_summary":"Bans range from reprimand to lifetime; match-fixing referrals.","business_implication":"National Sporting Organisations + athletes face structured anti-doping enforcement regime.","source_url":"https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/news","tags":["sport","anti-doping"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"aer-energy-retail-2024","case_name":"AER retail authorisation actions 2024","decision_date":"2024-11-30","regulator_slug":"ic-aer","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"registration_action","applicant":"AER","breach_acts":[],"facts_summary":"AER actions against energy retailers — billing failures, hardship program compliance, BCS reform.","outcome_summary":"Civil penalties + compliance directions + remediation programs.","business_implication":"Energy retailers face active AER enforcement; BCS reform from 2025 raises customer protection bar.","source_url":"https://aer.gov.au","tags":["energy","retail"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"vgccc-crown-2024","case_name":"VGCCC + NSW ILGA ongoing supervision — Crown Melbourne + Sydney","decision_date":"2024-12-19","regulator_slug":"vgccc","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","decision_type":"supervision","respondent_name":"Crown Melbourne + Crown Sydney","respondent_industry_slug":"gambling","applicant":"VGCCC + NSW ILGA","facts_summary":"Crown casinos remain under enhanced supervision following 2021-2022 royal commissions; suitability reviews ongoing.","outcome_summary":"Continued supervision; Crown Melbourne suitability decision in 2024-2025; reform implementation.","business_implication":"Casino sector permanent reform — AML/CTF, responsible gaming + governance significantly uplifted.","source_url":"https://www.vgccc.vic.gov.au","tags":["casinos","gambling"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"apra-super-greenwashing-2025","case_name":"APRA + ASIC sustainability-labelled super product reviews 2024-2025","decision_date":"2024-12-31","regulator_slug":"apra","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"review","applicant":"APRA + ASIC","facts_summary":"Joint APRA + ASIC reviews of sustainability-labelled super products throughout 2024-2025 identified misalignment between marketing + actual portfolio.","outcome_summary":"Remediation programs + product re-labelling + greenwashing enforcement.","business_implication":"Sustainability labels in super require structured product governance + ASRS-aligned reporting.","source_url":"https://apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/","tags":["greenwashing","superannuation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"comcare-2026-09-24-department-of-industry-science-and-resources","case_name":"Department of Industry, Science and Resources: Comcare prosecution","decision_date":"2026-09-24","regulator_slug":"comcare","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"ACT Magistrates Court","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Department of Industry, Science and Resources","applicant":"Comcare","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-cth"],"penalty_amount_cents":14000000,"facts_summary":"Questacon (a division of DISR) supplied alcohol-based hand sanitiser near plasma globe exhibits; a child visitor's hands caught fire after touching a globe in July 2022. The release says it was the sixth incident involving the globes in five months and earlier warnings were not adequately acted on.","outcome_summary":"Department of Industry, Science and Resources was convicted and fined $140,000 in the ACT Magistrates Court (24 September 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/news-events/news/department-fined-over-questacon-burns-incident","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2026-09-15-mazda-australia-pty-ltd","case_name":"Mazda Australia Pty Ltd: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2026-09-15","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Mazda Australia Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 57CA(2)","s 57CA(3)"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"Under the motor vehicle service and repair information scheme, Mazda did not offer its pre-2019 diagnostic (IDS) information in a form all repairers could reasonably access. It also told at least 74 independent repairers that an annual subscription was the only option, when the scheme requires day, month and year access options.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (15 September 2026). Terms include: Refunds to affected independent repairers (less $80), corrective advertisements in industry journals, diagnostic software compatible with generic SAE J2534 modules, compliance program; 3 years. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Vehicle manufacturers must offer service and repair information to independent repairers on fair and reasonable terms, including the short-term access options the scheme requires.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/mazda-australia-pty-ltd-0","tags":["round4-wave6","competition","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-2026-09-15-woodward-foods-australia-pty-ltd","case_name":"Woodward Foods Australia Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution","decision_date":"2026-09-15","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"Industrial Court of NSW","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Woodward Foods Australia Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"breach_provisions":["s 32","s 19(1)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-nsw"],"penalty_amount_cents":37500000,"facts_summary":"On 21 January 2023 a worker was seriously injured using a grain mill to prepare cattle feed.","outcome_summary":"Woodward Foods Australia Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $375,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW (15 September 2026). Other orders: Adverse publicity order.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/company-fined-$375,000-after-worker-injured-while-using-grain-mill","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2026-09-11-rea-group-ltd-and-realestatecomau-pty-ltd","case_name":"REA Group Ltd and realestate.com.au Pty Ltd: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2026-09-11","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"REA Group Ltd and realestate.com.au Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 45"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"REA's subscription, depth and sponsorship contracts pushed agencies to list all or most of their properties on realestate.com.au, or to buy premium listing tiers. The ACCC was concerned this may have stopped rival listing portals from competing meaningfully.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (11 September 2026). Terms include: Stop enforcing all-or-majority listing exclusivity and tier-linked sponsorship terms; let agencies downgrade at least 25% of eligible sale listings; re-engage with ACCC after 24 months; compliance program; 3 years. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Exclusivity, match-right and access restrictions in standard contracts draw ACCC scrutiny where they may keep rivals out. A section 87B undertaking typically requires contract changes plus a multi-year compliance program.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/rea-group-ltd-and-realestatecomau-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","competition","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-09-03-murdoch-university","case_name":"Murdoch University: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-09-03","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Murdoch University","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Wrong classifications and missed increments led to underpaid overtime, shift loadings and minimum engagement for professional staff, and underpaid casual academic rates (2015-2025). Murdoch self-reported in March 2022.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (3 September 2026). Terms include: >$4.9M back-pay to 2,100+ staff; $125,000 contrition payment; up to two independent audits; training; hotline; Senate Audit and Risk Committee reporting. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/september-2026/20260903-murdoch-university-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-09-01-the-university-of-queensland","case_name":"The University of Queensland: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-09-01","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"The University of Queensland","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Payroll configuration errors and clerical oversights meant UQ breached its 2014, 2018 and 2021 enterprise agreements (minimum engagement, casual pay codes, PhD rates, unrecorded overtime) between 2017 and 2026. FWO called it the 15th university EU.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (1 September 2026). Terms include: ~ $11M owed to 16,382 staff (>$9.6M paid); $175,000 contrition payment; independent audit; mandatory supervisor training; NTEU consultation; Senate Risk and Audit Committee oversight. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/september-2026/20260901-university-of-queensland-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-2026-08-28-anj-container-services-and-bond-stores-pty-ltd","case_name":"ANJ Container Services and Bond Stores Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution","decision_date":"2026-08-28","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"District Court (NSW)","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"ANJ Container Services and Bond Stores Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"breach_provisions":["s 32","s 19(2)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-nsw"],"penalty_amount_cents":80000000,"facts_summary":"A pedestrian was fatally struck by a reversing reach stacker (container-handling mobile plant) on 21 April 2022. The company was convicted after a defended hearing.","outcome_summary":"ANJ Container Services and Bond Stores Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $800,000 in the District Court (NSW) (28 August 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/company-fined-$800,000-after-workplace-fatality-due-to-mobile-plant-incident","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-08-24-licojo-pty-ltd","case_name":"Licojo Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2026-08-24","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Melbourne","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Licojo Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":23000000,"facts_summary":"Hire equipment provider whose technician serviced the boom lift the morning of the fatal North Blackburn incident. It should have identified the disconnected operator protection alarm and withdrawn the lift from use.","outcome_summary":"Licojo Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $230,000 in the Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Melbourne (24 August 2026). Other orders: costs $5,525.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-08/two-companies-fined-630000-after-workers-death","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-08-24-ridge-commercial-pty-ltd","case_name":"Ridge Commercial Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2026-08-24","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Melbourne","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Ridge Commercial Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":40000000,"facts_summary":"A plumbing company's worker was crushed against an overhead steel frame while in a boom lift at a North Blackburn site in August 2023 and died. No spotter was used and the boom lift's operator protection alarm was disconnected; the company lacked a daily pre-start inspection system.","outcome_summary":"Ridge Commercial Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $400,000 in the Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Melbourne (24 August 2026). Other orders: costs $5,525.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-08/two-companies-fined-630000-after-workers-death","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2026-08-20-netwealth-superannuation-services-pty-ltd","case_name":"ASIC v Netwealth Superannuation Services Pty Ltd and Netwealth Investments Limited (First Guardian declarations)","decision_date":"2026-08-20","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_order","respondent_name":"Netwealth Superannuation Services Pty Ltd","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["afsl-general-obligations-912a","sps-530-investment-governance"],"facts_summary":"Trustee of the Netwealth Superannuation Master Fund. Before offering First Guardian to members, it did not gather and assess enough information or make enough independent enquiries about the fund's risks. It also did not warn members that the fund might be illiquid.","outcome_summary":"The Federal Court made declarations that Netwealth Superannuation Services Pty Ltd and Netwealth Investments Limited contravened the Corporations Act (20 August 2026). ASIC did not seek a pecuniary penalty. Declarations of contravention; under a court enforceable undertaking, more than $100 million was paid to over 1,000 First Guardian investors in January 2026.","business_implication":"Super trustees and platform operators must investigate and monitor investment options on their menus; a court declaration of contravention stands even where ASIC does not seek a penalty.","source_url":"https://www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2026-releases/26-197mr-federal-court-declares-netwealth-contravened-the-corporations-act-in-relation-to-first-guardian","tags":["round4-wave6","superannuation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-2026-08-19-fitzmoore-group-pty-ltd","case_name":"Fitzmoore Group Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution","decision_date":"2026-08-19","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"Industrial Court of NSW","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Fitzmoore Group Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"breach_provisions":["s 32","s 19(1)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-nsw"],"penalty_amount_cents":39000000,"facts_summary":"Building and maintenance company; on 23 October 2023 a worker fell about three metres through a skylight void and was seriously injured.","outcome_summary":"Fitzmoore Group Pty Ltd was fined $390,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW (19 August 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/building-and-maintenance-company-fined-$390,000-after-worker-falls-from-2.8-metre-height","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-sa-2026-08-13-conroys-smallgoods-pty-ltd","case_name":"Conroy's Smallgoods Pty Ltd: SafeWork SA prosecution","decision_date":"2026-08-13","regulator_slug":"safework-sa","jurisdiction_code":"SA","forum":"South Australian Employment Court","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Conroy's Smallgoods Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork SA","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2012-sa"],"breach_provisions":["s 33"],"related_obligation_slugs":["asbestos-management-state"],"penalty_amount_cents":9000000,"facts_summary":"The company had workers clean up and demolish its former Brompton facility (Dec 2021 - Feb 2023) knowing asbestos was present; friable asbestos was disturbed. Removal was done without a licence, removal areas, air monitoring or clearance inspections.","outcome_summary":"Conroy's Smallgoods Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $90,000 in the South Australian Employment Court (13 August 2026). Other orders: Costs $2,310; victims of crime levy $424.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alerts/news/news/2025new/smallgoods-company-fined-$90,000-over-asbestos-exposure-risks","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-08-12-worldwide-money-transfer-pty-ltd-suspension","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration suspended — WORLDWIDE MONEY TRANSFER PTY LTD","decision_date":"2026-08-12","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"WORLDWIDE MONEY TRANSFER PTY LTD","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"WORLDWIDE MONEY TRANSFER PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 12 August 2026 AUSTRAC suspended the registration of WORLDWIDE MONEY TRANSFER PTY LTD as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-sa-2026-08-07-agl-torrens-island-pty-ltd","case_name":"AGL Torrens Island Pty Ltd: SafeWork SA prosecution","decision_date":"2026-08-07","regulator_slug":"safework-sa","jurisdiction_code":"SA","forum":"South Australian Employment Court","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"AGL Torrens Island Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork SA","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2012-sa"],"breach_provisions":["s 33"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"penalty_amount_cents":6000000,"facts_summary":"During decommissioning of Torrens Island A Power Station (Oct 2022 - Apr 2023) workers cut lead-covered cables without respiratory protection; five employees later showed elevated blood lead levels.","outcome_summary":"AGL Torrens Island Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $60,000 in the South Australian Employment Court (7 August 2026). Other orders: Costs $2,640.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alerts/news/news/2025new/agl-fined-$60,000-after-workers-exposed-to-lead","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-08-06-peabody-energy-australia-coal-pty-ltd","case_name":"Peabody Energy Australia Coal Pty Ltd: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-08-06","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Peabody Energy Australia Coal Pty Ltd","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"The coal miner did not pay out accrued personal leave and allowance components to employees made redundant under the Black Coal Mining Industry Award (2016-2023), across 14 Qld and NSW mine sites. It self-reported after a related APESMA court case.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (6 August 2026). Terms include: $4,982,070 rectified to 197 former employees; $50,000 contrition payment; independent audit; joint consultative committee; governance committee reporting. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/august-2026/20260806-peabody-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-sa-2026-08-05-schwarz-excavations-and-civil-pty-ltd","case_name":"Schwarz Excavations and Civil Pty Ltd: SafeWork SA prosecution","decision_date":"2026-08-05","regulator_slug":"safework-sa","jurisdiction_code":"SA","forum":"South Australian Employment Court","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Schwarz Excavations and Civil Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork SA","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2012-sa"],"breach_provisions":["s 19"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"penalty_amount_cents":14000000,"facts_summary":"In September 2023 an unattended truck and tipper parked on a slope without the park brake rolled off an Adelaide Hills site into an industrial building, narrowly missing a worker. The park-brake warning alarm had been disabled and two service reports flagging it were not acted on.","outcome_summary":"Schwarz Excavations and Civil Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $140,000 in the South Australian Employment Court (5 August 2026). Other orders: Victim of Crime Levy $451; costs contribution $1,210. Sentenced in July 2026 (day not stated); date shown is the release date.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alerts/news/news/2025new/runaway-truck-incident-leads-to-$140,000-fine","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2026-08-03-energyaustralia-pty-ltd","case_name":"EnergyAustralia Pty Ltd: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2026-08-03","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"EnergyAustralia Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 11 (Electricity Retail Code)","s 51ACB (CCA)"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"Residential retailers had to have a Solar Sharer Offer (a standing offer that includes a free-usage window) available by 1 July 2026. EnergyAustralia told the ACCC in late June that it would miss that date and only offered it from 3 August 2026.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (3 August 2026). Terms include: Keep offering the Solar Sharer Offer and report to the ACCC and AER. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Breaches of mandatory industry codes are enforceable under the Competition and Consumer Act; regulated deadlines in a code are compliance obligations in their own right.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/energyaustralia-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","competition","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-07-28-colab-building-group-pty-ltd","case_name":"Colab Building Group Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2026-07-28","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Melbourne","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Colab Building Group Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":40000000,"facts_summary":"Steel subcontractor on the Kew Recreational Centre job that outsourced fabrication of the GT1 truss to a China-based firm without having welding/QA documents verified before erection. The truss failed and part of the building collapsed in October 2022. Company now in liquidation; sentenced ex parte after a guilty finding.","outcome_summary":"Colab Building Group Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $400,000 in the Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Melbourne (28 July 2026). Other orders: costs $7,403.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-07/400000-fine-after-kew-rec-centre-collapse","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-07-20-alsultan-general-trading-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Alsultan General Trading Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-07-20","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Alsultan General Trading Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Alsultan General Trading Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 20 July 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Alsultan General Trading Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-07-03-the-university-of-nsw","case_name":"The University of NSW: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-07-03","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"The University of NSW","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"UNSW admitted underpaying casual academics and some professional staff under its enterprise agreements from 2014 to 2023 and breaching record-keeping and pay slip rules. FWO cited record-keeping failures, poor governance and payroll deficiencies.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (3 July 2026). Terms include: $32,710,122 back-pay to 33,069 staff; $500,000 contrition payment; up to two compliance audits; mandatory training; bi-monthly reporting to FWO; Joint Consultative Committee; Employee Advocate Platform. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/july-2026/20260703-unsw-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"whs-qld-2026-07-03-allegiant-solutions-pty-ltd","case_name":"Allegiant Solutions Pty Ltd: Workplace Health and Safety Queensland enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-07-03","regulator_slug":"whs-qld","jurisdiction_code":"QLD","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Allegiant Solutions Pty Ltd","applicant":"Workplace Health and Safety Queensland","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-qld"],"breach_provisions":["s 19(1)","s 27(1)","s 32"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-qld"],"facts_summary":"A young worker wearing gloves was injured in September 2022 when the gloves became entangled in the rotating chuck of a drill press. The undertaking was given jointly by the company and its director as officer.","outcome_summary":"Workplace Health and Safety Queensland accepted an enforceable undertaking (3 July 2026). Terms include: WHS enforceable undertaking (joint with the company's director), minimum expenditure $384,424. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"A WHS enforceable undertaking replaces prosecution only if the duty holder commits to a costed program of safety improvements for its workers, industry and community, and charges can be revived if it is not met.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/compliance-and-enforcement/enforceable-undertakings/enforceable-undertakings-list","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-2026-07-02-wumbulgal-agriculture-pty-ltd","case_name":"Wumbulgal Agriculture Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution","decision_date":"2026-07-02","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"Industrial Court of NSW","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Wumbulgal Agriculture Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"breach_provisions":["s 32","s 19(1)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-nsw"],"penalty_amount_cents":55500000,"facts_summary":"Farm business; in February 2023 a worker riding a quad bike hit a mound at speed and was fatally injured.","outcome_summary":"Wumbulgal Agriculture Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $555,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW (2 July 2026). Other orders: Order to have its workers complete a side-by-side vehicle training course and provide evidence to SafeWork NSW.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/company-fined-$555,000-after-worker-fatally-injured-in-quad-bike-incident","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-sa-2026-07-02-a-haros-demolition-pty-ltd","case_name":"A. Haros Demolition Pty Ltd: SafeWork SA prosecution","decision_date":"2026-07-02","regulator_slug":"safework-sa","jurisdiction_code":"SA","forum":"South Australian Employment Court","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"A. Haros Demolition Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork SA","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2012-sa"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"penalty_amount_cents":7200000,"facts_summary":"At a Thebarton demolition site in November 2023 an excavator bucket swung and crushed the foot of a worker sorting debris nearby, causing amputations. Exclusion zone, spotter and communication controls in the SWMS were not enforced.","outcome_summary":"A. Haros Demolition Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $72,000 in the South Australian Employment Court (2 July 2026). Other orders: Costs $1,210; Victims of Crime Levy $451.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alerts/news/news/2025new/demolition-company-fined-$72,000-after-worker-suffers-amputation","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-06-26-rodrigues-transport-pty-ltd","case_name":"Rodrigues Transport Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2026-06-26","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"County Court of Victoria","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Rodrigues Transport Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":33000000,"facts_summary":"Transport firm supplying trucks and drivers to a Dandenong South commercial laundry. In June 2023 a driver fell about 1.2 m from a truck tailgate used as a loading bridge and died; the tailgate had no fall protection rails.","outcome_summary":"Rodrigues Transport Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $330,000 in the County Court of Victoria (26 June 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-06/transport-company-fined-330000-over-laundry-death","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-06-25-risham-nominees-pty-ltd","case_name":"Risham Nominees Pty Ltd (Centenary Bakehouse): workplace manslaughter","decision_date":"2026-06-25","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"Supreme Court of Victoria","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Risham Nominees Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":340000000,"facts_summary":"Trading as Centenary Bakehouse, the company had workers remove suspended insulation panels from a bakery roof space in Reservoir with no fall controls; harnesses were on site but not required. A worker fell about four metres in August 2021 and died. Second workplace manslaughter prosecution in Victoria; largest fine for a single offence under Victoria's workplace safety laws.","outcome_summary":"Risham Nominees Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $3,400,000 in the Supreme Court of Victoria (25 June 2026).","business_implication":"Workplace manslaughter offences carry fines in the millions for organisations whose negligent conduct causes a death; fall protection and supervision of high-risk work are core controls.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-06/bakery-fined-record-34-million-workplace-manslaughter","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution","industrial-manslaughter"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"comcare-2026-06-23-royal-australian-mint","case_name":"Royal Australian Mint: Comcare enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-06-23","regulator_slug":"comcare","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Royal Australian Mint","applicant":"Comcare","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-cth"],"facts_summary":"In May 2019 contractors moving a roughly three-tonne coin blanking press by forklift let it topple, narrowly missing a worker. CDPP had filed three charges alleging no safe system of work and an inadequate SWMS for the contractor; the undertaking was accepted instead of prosecution.","outcome_summary":"Comcare accepted an enforceable undertaking (23 June 2026). Terms include: WHS undertaking ~ $1.1M: industry mobile plant/contractor guidance and training, gallery safety display, safety culture program, AIHS forklift-pedestrian program; prosecution (3 charges) discontinued. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"A WHS enforceable undertaking replaces prosecution only if the duty holder commits to a costed program of safety improvements for its workers, industry and community, and charges can be revived if it is not met.","source_url":"https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/news-events/news/undertaking-to-deliver-safety-overhaul-at-mint","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-06-23-charles-darwin-university","case_name":"Charles Darwin University: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-06-23","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Charles Darwin University","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"CDU breached its 2013, 2018 and 2022 enterprise agreements for casual professional and academic staff (rates, penalties, minimum engagement, overtime) between 2016 and 2022. A decentralised payroll and poor configuration were blamed.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (23 June 2026). Terms include: >$4M back-pay to 800+ casual staff; $200,000 contrition payment; up to two independent audits; training; complaints mechanism. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/june-2026/20260623-charles-darwin-university-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"whs-qld-2026-06-22-coast-entertainment-operations-limited","case_name":"Coast Entertainment Operations Limited: Workplace Health and Safety Queensland enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-06-22","regulator_slug":"whs-qld","jurisdiction_code":"QLD","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Coast Entertainment Operations Limited","applicant":"Workplace Health and Safety Queensland","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-qld"],"breach_provisions":["s 19(1)","s 32","s 33"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-qld"],"facts_summary":"Theme park operator (formerly Ardent Leisure Limited). Two alleged maintenance incidents: in November 2020 ride arms rolled off trestles in a workshop, and in February 2021 a ride arm rose uncontrollably to four metres while a gondola was being disconnected. No injuries.","outcome_summary":"Workplace Health and Safety Queensland accepted an enforceable undertaking (22 June 2026). Terms include: WHS enforceable undertaking, minimum expenditure $357,460. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"A WHS enforceable undertaking replaces prosecution only if the duty holder commits to a costed program of safety improvements for its workers, industry and community, and charges can be revived if it is not met.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/compliance-and-enforcement/enforceable-undertakings/enforceable-undertakings-list","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-wa-2026-06-22-ar-constructions","case_name":"AR Constructions: WorkSafe WA prosecution","decision_date":"2026-06-22","regulator_slug":"worksafe-wa","jurisdiction_code":"WA","forum":"Magistrates Court (WA) - Midland","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"AR Constructions","applicant":"WorkSafe WA","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-wa"],"penalty_amount_cents":175000000,"facts_summary":"Steel erector on a Malaga industrial site; in July 2024 a non-rated, non-compliant lifting lug failed and a suspended steel column fell on a rigger, killing him. Directors knew the lug was unrated but kept it in use. Highest fine ever under WA workplace safety laws.","outcome_summary":"AR Constructions was fined $1,750,000 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Midland (22 June 2026). Other orders: costs $2,661.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/record-175-million-fine-construction-company-over-worker-death","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-06-18-hafez-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Hafez Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-06-18","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Hafez Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Hafez Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 18 June 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Hafez Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-sa-2026-06-18-24-power-fit-pty-ltd","case_name":"24 Power Fit Pty Ltd: SafeWork SA enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-06-18","regulator_slug":"safework-sa","jurisdiction_code":"SA","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"24 Power Fit Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork SA","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2012-sa"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["asbestos-management-state"],"facts_summary":"During 2023 demolition and renovation at a Plympton Park gym, the operator allegedly failed to identify and manage asbestos risks in line with the code of practice; no injuries reported. The director was alleged to have failed his due diligence duty.","outcome_summary":"SafeWork SA accepted an enforceable undertaking (18 June 2026). Terms include: company undertaking of at least $67,000 (independent WHS audits, worker training, donations, patron safety courses); the company's sole director gave a separate undertaking of more than $146,000. Accepted in May 2026 (day not stated); date shown is the release date. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"A WHS enforceable undertaking replaces prosecution only if the duty holder commits to a costed program of safety improvements for its workers, industry and community, and charges can be revived if it is not met.","source_url":"https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alerts/news/news/2025new/gym-asbestos-risk-sparks-major-safety-spend","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-act-2026-06-15-civil-project-management-group-pty-ltd","case_name":"Civil Project Management Group Pty Ltd: WorkSafe ACT prosecution","decision_date":"2026-06-15","regulator_slug":"worksafe-act","jurisdiction_code":"ACT","forum":"ACT Magistrates Court","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Civil Project Management Group Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe ACT","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-act"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"penalty_amount_cents":6500000,"facts_summary":"Trading as Real Aussie Sheds, the company had workers unload roof sheeting at height in wet, windy weather at a Jervis Bay site in July 2022, contrary to its own SWMS; a worker fell from a ladder. No scaffolding, EWP or fall protection was used.","outcome_summary":"Civil Project Management Group Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $65,000 in the ACT Magistrates Court (15 June 2026). A further $5,000 fine was imposed on the company for a high-risk construction work (SWMS) offence.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/about-worksafe-act/news-and-media/real-aussie-sheds","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-06-12-the-smith-family","case_name":"The Smith Family: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-06-12","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"The Smith Family","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"The national charity lacked systems to identify which award or agreement covered staff and misclassified some, underpaying minimum rates and other entitlements from 2016 to 2024. It also failed to keep proper records.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (12 June 2026). Terms include: $5.912M paid to 784 staff; independent audit; internal employee forum on pay; six-monthly reports to FWO; automated time-and-attendance system. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/june-2026/20260612-smith-family-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2026-06-11-sea-swift-pty-ltd","case_name":"Sea Swift Pty Ltd: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2026-06-11","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Sea Swift Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 46","s 47"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"Sea Swift supplies sea freight to remote NT and Far North Queensland communities. From September 2022 to May 2025 it put multi-year exclusivity clauses and match-right terms in customer contracts, which kept customers from using rival carriers.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (11 June 2026). Terms include: Remove exclusivity and match-right terms; cap standard contract terms at 2 years; notify customers; compliance program; 3 years. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Exclusivity, match-right and access restrictions in standard contracts draw ACCC scrutiny where they may keep rivals out. A section 87B undertaking typically requires contract changes plus a multi-year compliance program.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/sea-swift-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","competition","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-act-2026-06-11-fed-consulting-services-pty-ltd","case_name":"Fed Consulting Services Pty Ltd: WorkSafe ACT prosecution","decision_date":"2026-06-11","regulator_slug":"worksafe-act","jurisdiction_code":"ACT","forum":"ACT Magistrates Court","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Fed Consulting Services Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe ACT","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-act"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"penalty_amount_cents":10000000,"facts_summary":"At a Gungahlin construction site in November 2022 an excavator bucket operated by the director struck a worker's foot, leading to a toe amputation. The company and director did not follow their own SWMS controls for mobile plant.","outcome_summary":"Fed Consulting Services Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $100,000 in the ACT Magistrates Court (11 June 2026). Other orders: Its director was separately convicted and fined $10,000.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/about-worksafe-act/news-and-media/fed-consulting-services-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-06-04-ba-digital-ventures-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — BA Digital Ventures Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-06-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"BA Digital Ventures Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"BA Digital Ventures Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 June 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of BA Digital Ventures Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-06-04-century-speed-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Century Speed Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-06-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Century Speed Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Century Speed Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 June 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Century Speed Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-06-04-svit-payments-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Svit Payments Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-06-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Svit Payments Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Svit Payments Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 June 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Svit Payments Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-sa-2026-06-02-recycle-adelaide-pty-ltd","case_name":"Re.Cycle (Adelaide) Pty Ltd: SafeWork SA enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-06-02","regulator_slug":"safework-sa","jurisdiction_code":"SA","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Re.Cycle (Adelaide) Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork SA","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2012-sa"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"In December 2023 a worker's arm was drawn into a glass crushing plant at the Seaford Heights material recovery facility after a sleeve or glove caught between roller and belt. The company had been charged with a Category 2 offence before the EU was accepted.","outcome_summary":"SafeWork SA accepted an enforceable undertaking (2 June 2026). Terms include: EU min $347,880: external machine-safety reviews, guarding/exclusion upgrades, LOTO training, ISO/AS certifications, industry forum and video, community education, charitable donation. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"A WHS enforceable undertaking replaces prosecution only if the duty holder commits to a costed program of safety improvements for its workers, industry and community, and charges can be revived if it is not met.","source_url":"https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alerts/news/news/2025new/crushing-plant-incident-leads-to-big-safety-spend","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-act-2026-06-02-demolition-environmental-civil-contractors-pty-ltd","case_name":"Demolition Environmental Civil Contractors Pty Ltd: WorkSafe ACT enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-06-02","regulator_slug":"worksafe-act","jurisdiction_code":"ACT","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Demolition Environmental Civil Contractors Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe ACT","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-act"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"Demolition of concrete hobs in a Canberra Centre carpark in January 2023 dislodged three metal facade panels near unrelated workers; no injuries. DECC had been charged and proposed the EU instead; first EU accepted by WorkSafe ACT since 2020.","outcome_summary":"WorkSafe ACT accepted an enforceable undertaking (2 June 2026). Terms include: EU initiatives >$225,000 (worker $110k, industry incl. silica research $105k, community $20k); prosecution discontinued. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"A WHS enforceable undertaking replaces prosecution only if the duty holder commits to a costed program of safety improvements for its workers, industry and community, and charges can be revived if it is not met.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/about-worksafe-act/news-and-media/enforceable-undertaking-for-demolition-environmental-civil-contractors-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-06-02-ability-works-australia-pty-ltd","case_name":"Ability Works Australia Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2026-06-02","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"County Court of Victoria","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Ability Works Australia Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":19000000,"facts_summary":"Social enterprise employing people with disability; a legally blind worker using a walker fell down stairs near the upstairs meal room in December 2022 and later died. A near miss with the same worker months earlier had not led to supervision controls.","outcome_summary":"Ability Works Australia Pty Ltd was fined $190,000 without conviction in the County Court of Victoria (2 June 2026). Other orders: Adverse publicity order (publicise offence in an industry publication).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-06/company-fined-after-disabled-workers-staircase-death","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"comcare-2026-05-28-cleanaway-operations-pty-ltd","case_name":"Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd: Comcare prosecution","decision_date":"2026-05-28","regulator_slug":"comcare","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Supreme Court (SA)","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd","applicant":"Comcare","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-cth"],"penalty_amount_cents":110000000,"facts_summary":"A newly hired driver, trained only on flat roads in an automatic truck, drove a loaded manual vacuum truck down the South-Eastern Freeway in 2014 and collided with cars at Cross Road, killing two motorists. Comcare found driver training and supervision were inadequate. Described as the largest penalty under federal WHS laws.","outcome_summary":"Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd was fined $1,100,000 in the Supreme Court (SA) (28 May 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/news-events/news/record-whs-penalty-over-fatal-truck-crash","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-05-28-southern-cross-care-wa-inc","case_name":"Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-05-28","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Mis-configured time-and-attendance and payroll systems plus misread agreement terms caused underpayments of base rates, sleepovers, overtime, broken shifts and more (2017-2025). Affected staff included young workers and nearly 400 visa holders.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (28 May 2026). Terms include: $5,382,122 back-paid to 1,956 staff; two independent audits at own cost; quarterly HRIS updates to FWO; training; Board reporting; Worker Voice Forum and hotline. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/may-2026/20260528-southern-cross-care-wa-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-2026-05-07-livebetter-services-limited","case_name":"LiveBetter Services Limited: SafeWork NSW prosecution","decision_date":"2026-05-07","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"District Court (NSW)","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"LiveBetter Services Limited","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"breach_provisions":["s 32","s 19(2)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-nsw"],"penalty_amount_cents":67500000,"facts_summary":"NDIS provider; on 2 February 2022 a client died from injuries after being placed in hot bathwater by two of its disability support workers. Guilty plea to breaching the duty to other persons.","outcome_summary":"LiveBetter Services Limited was fined $675,000 in the District Court (NSW) (7 May 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/national-disability-insurance-scheme-provider-fined-$675,000-after-customer-fatally-injured-during-care","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-2026-05-06-northwest-recycling-centre-pty-ltd","case_name":"Northwest Recycling Centre Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution","decision_date":"2026-05-06","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"District Court (NSW)","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Northwest Recycling Centre Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"breach_provisions":["s 32","s 19(1)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-nsw"],"penalty_amount_cents":47250000,"facts_summary":"On 8 July 2022 a worker was fatally injured while trying to clear a blockage from inside the feed chute of a green waste grinder.","outcome_summary":"Northwest Recycling Centre Pty Ltd was fined $472,500 in the District Court (NSW) (6 May 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/recycling-centre-fined-$472,500-after-worker-fatally-injured-by-a-green-waste-grinder","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-05-05-exclusive-services-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Exclusive Services Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-05-05","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Exclusive Services Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Exclusive Services Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 5 May 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Exclusive Services Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-05-04-aphrodite-healthcare-pty-ltd-refusal-to-renew","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration renewal refused — Aphrodite Healthcare Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-05-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Aphrodite Healthcare Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Aphrodite Healthcare Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 May 2026 AUSTRAC refused to renew the registration of Aphrodite Healthcare Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-05-04-superpay-global-pty-ltd-refusal-to-renew","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration renewal refused — Superpay Global Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-05-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Superpay Global Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Superpay Global Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 May 2026 AUSTRAC refused to renew the registration of Superpay Global Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-05-04-tido-capital-pty-ltd-refusal-to-renew","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration renewal refused — Tido Capital Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-05-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Tido Capital Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Tido Capital Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 May 2026 AUSTRAC refused to renew the registration of Tido Capital Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-05-04-transfast-services-pty-ltd-refusal-to-renew","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration renewal refused — Transfast Services Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-05-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Transfast Services Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Transfast Services Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 May 2026 AUSTRAC refused to renew the registration of Transfast Services Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-04-30-agility-capital-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Agility Capital Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-04-30","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Agility Capital Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Agility Capital Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 30 April 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Agility Capital Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-04-30-ghahremani-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Ghahremani Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-04-30","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Ghahremani Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Ghahremani Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 30 April 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Ghahremani Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-wa-2026-04-24-wiluna-operations-pty-ltd","case_name":"Wiluna Operations Pty Ltd: WorkSafe WA prosecution","decision_date":"2026-04-24","regulator_slug":"worksafe-wa","jurisdiction_code":"WA","forum":"Magistrates Court (WA) - Carnarvon","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Wiluna Operations Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe WA","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":["Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA) s 9(1)","Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA) s 9A(2)","Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA) s 15C"],"related_obligation_slugs":["wa-mining-safety"],"penalty_amount_cents":57500000,"facts_summary":"At the Matilda Gold open pit in September 2021, an unsecured 750kg wheel assembly on a telehandler fell on an 18-year-old labour-hire apprentice, leaving him paraplegic. The tyre-change procedure lacked clear instructions on pinning/crush risks.","outcome_summary":"Wiluna Operations Pty Ltd was fined $575,000 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Carnarvon (24 April 2026). Other orders: costs $2,663.30.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/mining-company-fined-575000-over-permanent-spinal-injury","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-wa-2026-04-13-rgr-road-haulage-pty-ltd","case_name":"R.G.R. Road Haulage Pty Ltd: WorkSafe WA prosecution","decision_date":"2026-04-13","regulator_slug":"worksafe-wa","jurisdiction_code":"WA","forum":"Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"R.G.R. Road Haulage Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe WA","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-wa"],"penalty_amount_cents":55000000,"facts_summary":"Trucking company that carried the same water pump; its driver did not apply an overall restraint strap or check the boom's bolt and chain. The boom swung free near Meekatharra in July 2022, killing another truck driver.","outcome_summary":"R.G.R. Road Haulage Pty Ltd was fined $550,000 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth (13 April 2026). Other orders: costs $8,000.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/trucking-company-fined-550000-over-unsafe-securing-of-load","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-04-07-aquarius-age-solutions-pty-ltd-suspension","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration suspended — AQUARIUS AGE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD","decision_date":"2026-04-07","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"AQUARIUS AGE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"AQUARIUS AGE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 7 April 2026 AUSTRAC suspended the registration of AQUARIUS AGE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-04-02-southern-cross-care-nsw-and-act","case_name":"Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT): Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-04-02","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"The aged care provider underpaid overtime, weekend penalties, shift loadings and allowances from 2017 to 2024 because of time-and-attendance system issues and a manual payroll process. It self-reported in November 2023.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (2 April 2026). Terms include: >$11.7M rectification to 5,500 staff ($10,135,122 paid to 3,603 so far); replace time-and-attendance system; independent audit at own cost; training; Board reporting; whistleblower hotline. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/april-2026/20260402-southern-cross-care-nsw-and-act-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-03-23-jam-xchange-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Jam Xchange Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-03-23","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Jam Xchange Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Jam Xchange Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 23 March 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Jam Xchange Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-03-23-self-custody-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Self Custody Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-03-23","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Self Custody Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Self Custody Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 23 March 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Self Custody Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2026-03-20-macquarie-investment-management-limited","case_name":"ASIC v Macquarie Investment Management Limited (declarations)","decision_date":"2026-03-20","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"court_order","respondent_name":"Macquarie Investment Management Limited","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["corporations-act-2001"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["afsl-general-obligations-912a","sps-530-investment-governance"],"facts_summary":"As superannuation trustee and wrap-platform operator, MIML did not put Shield Master Fund options on a watch list for closer monitoring. About 3,000 members invested around $321 million in Shield in 2022–23. Declarations were made on agreed facts and admissions.","outcome_summary":"The Federal Court made declarations that Macquarie Investment Management Limited contravened the Corporations Act (20 March 2026). ASIC did not seek a pecuniary penalty. Declarations of contravention; under an earlier court enforceable undertaking (25-215MR), about $321 million was paid to some 3,000 Shield investors.","business_implication":"Super trustees and platform operators must investigate and monitor investment options on their menus; a court declaration of contravention stands even where ASIC does not seek a penalty.","source_url":"https://www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2026-releases/26-053mr-federal-court-declares-macquarie-contravened-the-corporations-act-in-relation-to-shield-master-fund","tags":["round4-wave6","superannuation"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-2026-03-20-steel-line-garage-doors-australia-pty-ltd","case_name":"Steel-Line Garage Doors Australia Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution","decision_date":"2026-03-20","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"Industrial Court of NSW","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Steel-Line Garage Doors Australia Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"breach_provisions":["s 32","s 19(1)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-nsw"],"penalty_amount_cents":45000000,"facts_summary":"A worker was seriously injured when struck by a forklift on 10 October 2022.","outcome_summary":"Steel-Line Garage Doors Australia Pty Ltd was fined $450,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW (20 March 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/company-fined-$450,000-after-worker-injured-in-forklift-incident","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2026-03-19-aidacare-pty-ltd","case_name":"Aidacare Pty Ltd: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2026-03-19","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Aidacare Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 23","s 29(1)(m)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["consumer-guarantees","unfair-contract-terms"],"facts_summary":"Aidacare is an NDIS and healthcare equipment supplier. It used unfair contract terms and told customers with faulty products that they had no right to a remedy, despite the consumer guarantees.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (19 March 2026). Terms include: Refunds to consumers who reported faulty products Jan 2022 to May 2025; website corrective notice; Level 3 compliance program; remove unfair terms. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Consumer-facing businesses should audit standard terms, consumer-guarantee scripts and product safety labelling; an ACCC undertaking usually adds refunds, corrective notices and a compliance program.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/aidacare-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","acl","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-03-11-st-basils-homes-for-the-aged-in-victoria","case_name":"St Basil's Homes for the Aged in Victoria: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2026-03-11","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"County Court of Victoria","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"St Basil's Homes for the Aged in Victoria","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":15000000,"facts_summary":"Aged care provider did not give all staff training on PPE use, donning/doffing and identifying suspected COVID-19 cases in early 2020. After a staff member tested positive in July 2020, 45 workers developed COVID-19.","outcome_summary":"St Basil's Homes for the Aged in Victoria was convicted and fined $150,000 in the County Court of Victoria (11 March 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-03/150000-fine-after-covid-19-training-fail","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-03-10-coinsec-australia-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Coinsec Australia Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-03-10","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Coinsec Australia Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Coinsec Australia Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 10 March 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Coinsec Australia Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-03-05-adco-group-pty-ltd","case_name":"ADCO Group Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-03-05","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"ADCO Group Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"facts_summary":"Principal contractor on the Kew Recreational Centre redevelopment; imported steel truss quality documents allegedly were not verified by a competent person before erection. A welded connection failed in October 2022 and part of the structure collapsed (no one on site).","outcome_summary":"WorkSafe Victoria accepted an enforceable undertaking (5 March 2026). Terms include: Estimated $850,000 two-year EU: new industry standard for structural steel procurement/fabrication, training webinars, $160,000 donation to Victoria Local Learning and Employment Network. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"A WHS enforceable undertaking replaces prosecution only if the duty holder commits to a costed program of safety improvements for its workers, industry and community, and charges can be revived if it is not met.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-03/850000-safety-spend-after-kew-rec-centre-collapse","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-03-05-lemitech-pty-ltd","case_name":"Lemitech Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2026-03-05","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"County Court of Victoria (Geelong)","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Lemitech Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":32500000,"facts_summary":"Poultry farm operator whose manure conveyor tail pulley guard was routinely removed for adjustments. A worker became entangled in the unguarded pulley in March 2023 and died; interlocked guarding or a jog function was practicable.","outcome_summary":"Lemitech Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $325,000 in the County Court of Victoria (Geelong) (5 March 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-03/325000-fine-poultry-farm-worker-death","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-03-03-uniting-communities-incorporated","case_name":"Uniting Communities Incorporated: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2026-03-03","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Uniting Communities Incorporated","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"The SA community services provider's payroll misapplied its enterprise agreements and missed annual wage increases from 2015 to 2025. It self-reported in May 2023.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (3 March 2026). Terms include: >$2.6M back-pay to ~1,483 staff; at least two independent audits at own cost; staff training; hotline and complaints mechanism; audit committee monitoring with reporting to FWO. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/march-2026/20260303-uniting-communities-incorporated-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-2026-03-03-pendle-ham-and-bacon-pty-ltd","case_name":"Pendle Ham and Bacon Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution","decision_date":"2026-03-03","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"District Court (NSW)","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Pendle Ham and Bacon Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"breach_provisions":["s 32","s 19(1)","s 20(2)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-nsw"],"penalty_amount_cents":32000000,"facts_summary":"On 22 May 2021 a worker cleaning a roof above a retail store tripped on a skylight and fell about 10 metres, suffering serious injuries. Guilty pleas to two charges.","outcome_summary":"Pendle Ham and Bacon Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $320,000 in the District Court (NSW) (3 March 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/companies-fined-a-total-of-$590,000-after-worker-falls-from-roof","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"safework-nsw-2026-03-03-phbc-lh-pty-ltd","case_name":"PHBC LH Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution","decision_date":"2026-03-03","regulator_slug":"safework-nsw","jurisdiction_code":"NSW","forum":"District Court (NSW)","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"PHBC LH Pty Ltd","applicant":"SafeWork NSW","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-nsw"],"breach_provisions":["s 32","s 19(1)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-nsw"],"penalty_amount_cents":27000000,"facts_summary":"Related company convicted over the same May 2021 skylight fall during roof cleaning above a retail store.","outcome_summary":"PHBC LH Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $270,000 in the District Court (NSW) (3 March 2026).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/companies-fined-a-total-of-$590,000-after-worker-falls-from-roof","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2026-02-22-drone-tk-australia-pty-ltd","case_name":"Drone TK Australia Pty Ltd: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2026-02-22","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Drone TK Australia Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 48"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"Drone TK (trading as Tekron) distributes DJI drones. From April 2024 to June 2025 its reseller agreements required DJI products to be sold at prices Tekron set, and in some cases it restricted how resellers could advertise prices.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (22 February 2026). Terms include: Cease RPM; corrective notices to resellers and on website; amend contracts and marketing; compliance program; 3 years. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Suppliers must not set or enforce minimum resale or advertised prices for resellers. Reseller agreements, price lists and account-suspension practices should be reviewed for resale price maintenance.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/drone-tk-australia-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","competition","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2026-02-12-proform-roofing-vic-pty-ltd","case_name":"Proform Roofing (Vic) Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2026-02-12","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Broadmeadows","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Proform Roofing (Vic) Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":70000000,"facts_summary":"Roofing contractor repeatedly had workers on residential roofs in Fraser Rise, Clyde North and Mickleham without guard rails, harnesses or a SWMS during 2023-2024, including the day after an improvement notice directed work to stop. Two aggregate fines of $350,000 each imposed ex parte.","outcome_summary":"Proform Roofing (Vic) Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $700,000 in the Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Broadmeadows (12 February 2026). Other orders: costs totalling $12,965.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-02/700000-fines-string-working-height-offences","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-02-09-fortune-forex-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Fortune Forex Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-02-09","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Fortune Forex Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Fortune Forex Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 9 February 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Fortune Forex Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-02-09-freeworld-blocktech-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — Freeworld Blocktech Pty ltd","decision_date":"2026-02-09","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Freeworld Blocktech Pty ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Freeworld Blocktech Pty ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 9 February 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Freeworld Blocktech Pty ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-02-09-p2h-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration cancelled — P2H Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-02-09","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"P2H Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"P2H Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 9 February 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of P2H Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-02-09-sajilo-finance-pty-ltd-refusal-to-renew","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration renewal refused — Sajilo Finance Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-02-09","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Sajilo Finance Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Sajilo Finance Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 9 February 2026 AUSTRAC refused to renew the registration of Sajilo Finance Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-02-04-coast-to-coast-vending-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Coast to Coast Vending Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-02-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Coast to Coast Vending Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Coast to Coast Vending Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 February 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Coast to Coast Vending Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-02-04-productst-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Product.ST Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-02-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Product.ST Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Product.ST Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 February 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Product.ST Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-02-04-reserve-currency-of-australia-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Reserve Currency of Australia Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-02-04","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Reserve Currency of Australia Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Reserve Currency of Australia Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 4 February 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Reserve Currency of Australia Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-01-29-abacus-fintech-solutions-pty-ltd-refusal-to-renew","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration renewal refused — ABACUS FINTECH SOLUTIONS PTY LTD","decision_date":"2026-01-29","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"ABACUS FINTECH SOLUTIONS PTY LTD","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"ABACUS FINTECH SOLUTIONS PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 29 January 2026 AUSTRAC refused to renew the registration of ABACUS FINTECH SOLUTIONS PTY LTD as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-01-29-monkey-technology-pty-ltd-refusal-to-renew","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration renewal refused — MONKEY TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD","decision_date":"2026-01-29","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"MONKEY TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"MONKEY TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 29 January 2026 AUSTRAC refused to renew the registration of MONKEY TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-01-29-transfast-services-pty-ltd-refusal-to-renew","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration renewal refused — TRANSFAST SERVICES PTY LTD","decision_date":"2026-01-29","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"TRANSFAST SERVICES PTY LTD","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"TRANSFAST SERVICES PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 29 January 2026 AUSTRAC refused to renew the registration of TRANSFAST SERVICES PTY LTD as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-01-23-al-amana-money-transfer-and-exchange-pty-ltd-suspension","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration suspended — Al-Amana Money Transfer and Exchange Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-01-23","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Al-Amana Money Transfer and Exchange Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Al-Amana Money Transfer and Exchange Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 23 January 2026 AUSTRAC suspended the registration of Al-Amana Money Transfer and Exchange Pty Ltd as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-01-22-ak-smart-trader-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — A.K SMART TRADER PTY LTD","decision_date":"2026-01-22","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"A.K SMART TRADER PTY LTD","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"A.K SMART TRADER PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 22 January 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of A.K SMART TRADER PTY LTD as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-01-22-amsa-fintech-and-it-solutions-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — AMSA FINTECH AND IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD","decision_date":"2026-01-22","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"AMSA FINTECH AND IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"AMSA FINTECH AND IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 22 January 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of AMSA FINTECH AND IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2026-01-14-university-of-new-south-wales","case_name":"Fair Work Ombudsman v University of New South Wales","decision_date":"2026-01-14","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Circuit and Family Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"University of New South Wales","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"penalty_amount_cents":21312000,"facts_summary":"UNSW admitted failing to make and keep records for 63 casual academics in its Business School (2017-2022) and omitting casual loading from pay slips. The judge called the failures systemic and long-standing, saying they hindered FWO's underpayment investigation.","outcome_summary":"The Federal Circuit and Family Court ordered University of New South Wales to pay a civil penalty of $213,120 (14 January 2026).","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/january-2026/20260114-unsw-penalty-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2026-01-03-atpay-trading-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Atpay Trading Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2026-01-03","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Atpay Trading Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Atpay Trading Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 3 January 2026 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Atpay Trading Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2025-12-23-ee-group-australia-pty-ltd","case_name":"EE Group Australia Pty Ltd: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2025-12-23","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"EE Group Australia Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 48"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"EE Group also distributes DJI drones. From April 2024 to June 2025 it told resellers not to sell DJI products below a set minimum price and threatened to cut off supply to resellers who would not comply.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (23 December 2025). Terms include: Cease RPM; corrective notices to resellers and on website; revise contracts; compliance program; 3 years. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Suppliers must not set or enforce minimum resale or advertised prices for resellers. Reseller agreements, price lists and account-suspension practices should be reviewed for resale price maintenance.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/ee-group-australia-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","competition","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"comcare-2025-12-19-department-of-defence","case_name":"Department of Defence: Comcare prosecution","decision_date":"2025-12-19","regulator_slug":"comcare","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Local Court (NSW)","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Department of Defence","applicant":"Comcare","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011"],"breach_provisions":["s 33","s 19(1)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-cth","psychosocial-hazards"],"penalty_amount_cents":18800000,"facts_summary":"Defence failed to train supervisors on psychosocial risks of its Work Plan performance-management process; a RAAF technician placed on repeated Work Plans died at RAAF Base Williamtown in 2020. First conviction of a Commonwealth employer for failing to manage psychosocial risks. Category 3 offence.","outcome_summary":"Department of Defence was convicted and fined $188,000 in the Local Court (NSW) (19 December 2025). Other orders: Adverse publicity order under s 236 WHS Act, details to be determined.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/news-events/news/defence-convicted-after-raaf-workers-death","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution","psychosocial"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2025-12-19-amicus-community-services-ltd","case_name":"Amicus Community Services Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2025-12-19","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"County Court of Victoria","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Amicus Community Services Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic","icnms-vic-incident-notify"],"penalty_amount_cents":37000000,"facts_summary":"Disability service provider whose overnight carer did not respond to a seizure-mat alarm when a client fell from bed in May 2021; the client was not checked for over seven hours and died. The provider also failed to notify WorkSafe until January 2022.","outcome_summary":"Amicus Community Services Ltd was convicted and fined $370,000 in the County Court of Victoria (19 December 2025). Other orders: Adverse publicity order, including notifying the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-12/disability-provider-fined-after-death-client","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2025-12-16-equifax-australasia-workforce-solutions-pty-limited","case_name":"Equifax Australasia Workforce Solutions Pty Limited: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2025-12-16","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Equifax Australasia Workforce Solutions Pty Limited","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 47"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"Between 2019 and 2024, Equifax's agreements with payroll and super data holders included exclusivity terms. The main one, a 2021 deal with SuperChoice, stopped that data reaching rival income verification providers.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (16 December 2025). Terms include: Future data agreements to be non-exclusive; no payment conditioned on exclusivity; compliance program; 3 years. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Exclusivity, match-right and access restrictions in standard contracts draw ACCC scrutiny where they may keep rivals out. A section 87B undertaking typically requires contract changes plus a multi-year compliance program.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/equifax-australasia-workforce-solutions-pty-limited","tags":["round4-wave6","competition","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2025-12-16-benalla-health","case_name":"Benalla Health: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2025-12-16","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"County Court of Victoria","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Benalla Health","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":23000000,"facts_summary":"Public health service operating an aged care facility had no system to assess, maintain and tag recliner chairs used to move residents. In October 2021 a chair back detached and a 93-year-old resident fell, suffering fractures; she died a week later.","outcome_summary":"Benalla Health was convicted and fined $230,000 in the County Court of Victoria (16 December 2025).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-12/hospital-fined-230000-after-aged-care-chair-failure","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-wa-2025-12-16-mlg-oz-limited","case_name":"MLG Oz Limited: WorkSafe WA prosecution","decision_date":"2025-12-16","regulator_slug":"worksafe-wa","jurisdiction_code":"WA","forum":"Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"MLG Oz Limited","applicant":"WorkSafe WA","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2020-wa"],"breach_provisions":["s 19(1)","s 31(1)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-wa"],"penalty_amount_cents":75000000,"facts_summary":"Mining services company at the Mungari gold mine; guarding on a stacker's side access port had been missing for about a year. In April 2022 a mechanic clearing material while the stacker ran was entangled in a nip point and suffered crush injuries and a fractured arm.","outcome_summary":"MLG Oz Limited was fined $750,000 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth (16 December 2025). Other orders: costs $6,702.70.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/mining-services-company-fined-750000-over-serious-crush-injury","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2025-12-12-green-county-pty-ltd","case_name":"ASIC v Green County Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2025-12-12","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Green County Pty Ltd","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["national-consumer-credit-protection-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["responsible-lending"],"penalty_amount_cents":40500000,"facts_summary":"Business lender with no credit licence. It made four loans to two vulnerable consumers on the strength of business-purpose declarations without proper enquiries, so the borrowers lost Credit Code protections.","outcome_summary":"The Federal Court ordered Green County Pty Ltd to pay a civil penalty of $405,000 (12 December 2025).","business_implication":"Credit licensees and their intermediaries must hold the right licence and supervise brokers and referrers; unlicensed credit activity and weak oversight attract civil penalties.","source_url":"https://www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2025-releases/25-301mr-business-lender-and-loan-introducer-together-penalised-515-000-over-credit-law-breaches","tags":["round4-wave6","credit"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2025-12-12-max-funding-pty-ltd","case_name":"ASIC v Max Funding Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2025-12-12","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Max Funding Pty Ltd","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["national-consumer-credit-protection-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["responsible-lending"],"penalty_amount_cents":11000000,"facts_summary":"Loan introducer for Green County with no credit licence. It brokered the consumer loans without checking the stated business purpose.","outcome_summary":"The Federal Court ordered Max Funding Pty Ltd to pay a civil penalty of $110,000 (12 December 2025).","business_implication":"Credit licensees and their intermediaries must hold the right licence and supervise brokers and referrers; unlicensed credit activity and weak oversight attract civil penalties.","source_url":"https://www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2025-releases/25-301mr-business-lender-and-loan-introducer-together-penalised-515-000-over-credit-law-breaches","tags":["round4-wave6","credit"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2025-12-12-the-university-of-tasmania","case_name":"The University of Tasmania: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2025-12-12","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"The University of Tasmania","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"UTAS failed to pay casual professional staff 3-hour minimum engagements, shift penalties and other entitlements over 11 years, and did not keep accurate casual time records. Causes were poor governance and payroll deficiencies; it self-reported in 2021.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (12 December 2025). Terms include: >$21.4M back-pay to 10,443 staff; $175,000 contrition payment; two compliance audits at own cost; training; complaints mechanism; Audit and Risk Committee monitoring. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2025-media-releases/december-2025/20251212-utas-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2025-12-09-monash-university","case_name":"Monash University: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2025-12-09","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Monash University","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Mostly casual sessional academics were underpaid for tutorials, lectures and minimum engagements over 11 years because of inconsistent activity descriptions in timesheets and teaching documents. Monash self-reported in 2021 and again in 2024.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (9 December 2025). Terms include: >$20.7M back-pay to 10,877 staff; $350,000 contrition payment; tripartite Compliance Reference Group; independent audit; timesheet training; complaints mechanism; Audit and Risk Committee monitoring. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2025-media-releases/december-2025/20251209-monash-university-enforceable-undertaking-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-act-2025-12-08-sana-benchtop-installations","case_name":"Sana Benchtop Installations: WorkSafe ACT prosecution","decision_date":"2025-12-08","regulator_slug":"worksafe-act","jurisdiction_code":"ACT","forum":"ACT Industrial Magistrates Court","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Sana Benchtop Installations","applicant":"WorkSafe ACT","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-act"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["silica-wel"],"penalty_amount_cents":5000000,"facts_summary":"Contractors dry-cut engineered stone (quartz) benchtops in eight units at a Coombs site in January 2023 without water suppression, exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica. The director had not completed the required silica awareness training.","outcome_summary":"Sana Benchtop Installations was fined $50,000 in the ACT Industrial Magistrates Court (8 December 2025). Other orders: Its director was separately convicted of a Category 3 offence and fined $10,000.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/enforcement-and-prosecutions/prosecutions/list-of-prosecutions","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-act-2025-12-08-the-structural-design-and-construction-company-pty-ltd","case_name":"The Structural Design and Construction Company Pty Ltd: WorkSafe ACT prosecution","decision_date":"2025-12-08","regulator_slug":"worksafe-act","jurisdiction_code":"ACT","forum":"ACT Industrial Magistrates Court","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"The Structural Design and Construction Company Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe ACT","breach_acts":["work-health-and-safety-act-2011-act"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"penalty_amount_cents":75000000,"facts_summary":"Its business PTC Consulting Engineers designed the shoring wall for the WOVA precinct basement in Woden; a 35m section collapsed in August 2022 with nobody present. First ACT prosecution of an engineering firm for unsafe design.","outcome_summary":"The Structural Design and Construction Company Pty Ltd was fined $750,000 in the ACT Industrial Magistrates Court (8 December 2025).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/enforcement-and-prosecutions/prosecutions/list-of-prosecutions","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2025-11-28-laing-orourke-australia-construction-pty-ltd","case_name":"Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2025-11-28","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic","silica-wel","icnms-vic-incident-notify"],"facts_summary":"As principal contractor replacing rail plates between Flagstaff and Southern Cross stations in January 2023, the company allegedly carried out high-risk crystalline silica work without adequate risk assessment; air monitoring exceeded the exposure standard. Also alleged failure to notify WorkSafe of a burns incident.","outcome_summary":"WorkSafe Victoria accepted an enforceable undertaking (28 November 2025). Terms include: Estimated $929,500 undertaking incl. silica control tool support, industry training, supply chain forum, $50,000 donation to Lung Foundation Australia; charges may be reinstated if contravened. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"A WHS enforceable undertaking replaces prosecution only if the duty holder commits to a costed program of safety improvements for its workers, industry and community, and charges can be revived if it is not met.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-12/929500-safety-spend-after-unsafe-crystalline-silica-work","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2025-11-25-queensland-university-of-technology","case_name":"Queensland University of Technology: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2025-11-25","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Queensland University of Technology","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"QUT breached its professional staff enterprise agreements, mainly by not paying overtime, TOIL, minimum rates, meal allowances, casual loading and minimum engagement, due to poor governance and payroll errors. It self-reported in 2021.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (25 November 2025). Terms include: $1.9M paid to 433 staff; Comprehensive External Review by external auditor; new timesheet system; Council-level monitoring; hotline; six-monthly reports to FWO; $250,000 contrition payment to Cleaning Accountability Framework. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2025-media-releases/november-2025/20251125-queensland-university-of-technology-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-wa-2025-11-21-m-construction-wa-pty-ltd","case_name":"M Construction (WA) Pty Ltd: WorkSafe WA prosecution","decision_date":"2025-11-21","regulator_slug":"worksafe-wa","jurisdiction_code":"WA","forum":"Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"M Construction (WA) Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe WA","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-wa"],"penalty_amount_cents":35000000,"facts_summary":"Head contractor whose subcontractor's 19-year-old worker was killed in November 2021 when a 250kg sea container ramp fell on him during lowering. No safe work procedure existed and the installed winch was not working. The subcontractor had earlier been fined $250,000.","outcome_summary":"M Construction (WA) Pty Ltd was fined $350,000 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth (21 November 2025). Other orders: costs more than $6,600.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/construction-company-fined-350000-over-death-of-worker","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"fwo-2025-11-14-westpac-banking-corporation","case_name":"Westpac Banking Corporation: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking","decision_date":"2025-11-14","regulator_slug":"fwo","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Westpac Banking Corporation","applicant":"Fair Work Ombudsman","breach_acts":["fair-work-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["modern-award-compliance"],"facts_summary":"Westpac self-reported underpayments across multiple enterprise agreements from 2014 to 2025, caused by system, governance and oversight failures (leave/TOIL deductions, part-time hours, super, classification). The EU locks in an independent audit and governance measures.","outcome_summary":"Fair Work Ombudsman accepted an enforceable undertaking (14 November 2025). Terms include: Back-paid >$50.26M plus ~ $9M interest/super to ~47,000 staff; $800,000 contrition payment; independent compliance audit reported to FWO; board reporting, employee concerns channel, FSU consultation, mandatory training. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Large employers are expected to self-report underpayments early and back them with an independent audit, payroll system remediation and board-level oversight; the FWO publishes the undertaking and any contrition payment.","source_url":"https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2025-media-releases/november-2025/20251114-westpac-eu-media-release","tags":["round4-wave6","workplace","underpayment","compliance-program"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2025-11-12-bitlord-trading-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Bitlord-Trading Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2025-11-12","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Bitlord-Trading Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Bitlord-Trading Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 12 November 2025 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Bitlord-Trading Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2025-11-12-lbkinfo-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — LBK.Info Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2025-11-12","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"LBK.Info Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"LBK.Info Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 12 November 2025 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of LBK.Info Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2025-11-12-newport-ex-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — Newport Ex Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2025-11-12","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"Newport Ex Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"Newport Ex Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 12 November 2025 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of Newport Ex Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2025-11-12-ns-capital-holdings-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — NS Capital Holdings Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2025-11-12","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"NS Capital Holdings Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"NS Capital Holdings Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 12 November 2025 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of NS Capital Holdings Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2025-11-12-vcb-information-technology-pty-ltd-cancellation","case_name":"AUSTRAC: virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange) registration cancelled — VCB Information Technology Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2025-11-12","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"VCB Information Technology Pty Ltd","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"VCB Information Technology Pty Ltd appears on AUSTRAC's list of virtual asset registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 12 November 2025 AUSTRAC cancelled the registration of VCB Information Technology Pty Ltd as a virtual asset service provider (digital currency exchange), as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against digital currency exchanges it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/virtual-asset-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","digital-currency-exchange","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2025-11-04-the-wiggles-holdings-pty-ltd","case_name":"The Wiggles Holdings Pty Ltd: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2025-11-04","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"The Wiggles Holdings Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 136(1)"],"related_obligation_slugs":["acl-button-battery-standard","acl-product-safety-standards"],"facts_summary":"Between June 2022 and March 2024, The Wiggles sold 3,164 'Emma Bow' headbands that contained button batteries but did not carry the mandatory button battery warnings.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (4 November 2025). Terms include: Stop supplying non-compliant button battery products; compliance program; button battery safety podcast episode and social posts; corrective notices; safety newsletters; 3 years. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Consumer-facing businesses should audit standard terms, consumer-guarantee scripts and product safety labelling; an ACCC undertaking usually adds refunds, corrective notices and a compliance program.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/the-wiggles-holdings-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","acl","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"accc-2025-10-29-connected-audio-visual-pty-ltd","case_name":"Connected Audio Visual Pty Ltd: ACCC section 87B undertaking","decision_date":"2025-10-29","regulator_slug":"accc","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"enforceable_undertaking","respondent_name":"Connected Audio Visual Pty Ltd","applicant":"ACCC","breach_acts":["competition-and-consumer-act-2010"],"breach_provisions":["s 48"],"related_obligation_slugs":[],"facts_summary":"Connected Audio Visual distributes car audio and dash cams. From April to September 2025 it required resellers to advertise certain products online at the RRP, suspended accounts that refused, and terminated at least one.","outcome_summary":"The ACCC accepted a court-enforceable undertaking under section 87B of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (29 October 2025). Terms include: Cease RPM; notify 289 resellers; remove restrictive clauses and price-list wording; compliance program; 3 years. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.","business_implication":"Suppliers must not set or enforce minimum resale or advertised prices for resellers. Reseller agreements, price lists and account-suspension practices should be reviewed for resale price maintenance.","source_url":"https://www.accc.gov.au/public-registers/undertakings-registers/connected-audio-visual-pty-ltd","tags":["round4-wave6","competition","s87b-undertaking"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-wa-2025-10-27-rpc-surface-treatment-pty-ltd","case_name":"RPC Surface Treatment Pty Ltd: WorkSafe WA prosecution","decision_date":"2025-10-27","regulator_slug":"worksafe-wa","jurisdiction_code":"WA","forum":"Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"RPC Surface Treatment Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe WA","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-wa"],"penalty_amount_cents":97500000,"facts_summary":"Welshpool spray painting and sandblasting company; in June 2023 S-hooks with no rated capacity straightened and a 425kg suspended steel beam fell on a 16-year-old labourer, killing him. A 2021 prohibition notice had already targeted work under suspended loads.","outcome_summary":"RPC Surface Treatment Pty Ltd was fined $975,000 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth (27 October 2025).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/record-975000-fine-over-death-of-16-year-old-worker","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"asic-2025-10-24-rams-financial-group-pty-ltd","case_name":"ASIC v RAMS Financial Group Pty Ltd","decision_date":"2025-10-24","regulator_slug":"asic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"RAMS Financial Group Pty Ltd","applicant":"ASIC","breach_acts":["national-consumer-credit-protection-act-2009"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["responsible-lending"],"penalty_amount_cents":2000000000,"facts_summary":"Westpac-owned home loan arranger, operating through franchisees, dealt with unlicensed referrers between June 2019 and April 2023. It also failed to manage conflicts and supervise representatives, and failed to act efficiently, honestly and fairly. Internal findings of fake payslips and altered borrower expenses were not acted on.","outcome_summary":"The Federal Court ordered RAMS Financial Group Pty Ltd to pay a civil penalty of $20,000,000 (24 October 2025). Other orders or outcomes: Customers already remediated by RAMS (amount not stated).","business_implication":"Credit licensees and their intermediaries must hold the right licence and supervise brokers and referrers; unlicensed credit activity and weak oversight attract civil penalties.","source_url":"https://www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2025-releases/25-248mr-rams-penalised-20-million-for-widespread-compliance-failings-regarding-home-loans","tags":["round4-wave6","credit"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-wa-2025-10-22-airdrill-pty-ltd","case_name":"Airdrill Pty Ltd: WorkSafe WA prosecution","decision_date":"2025-10-22","regulator_slug":"worksafe-wa","jurisdiction_code":"WA","forum":"Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Airdrill Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe WA","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-wa"],"penalty_amount_cents":89750000,"facts_summary":"Drill rig services company with no documented risk assessment or lift planning for overhead crane use. In February 2023 an unstable skid assembly on trestles tipped and a worker operating the crane was fatally crushed.","outcome_summary":"Airdrill Pty Ltd was fined $897,500 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth (22 October 2025). Other orders: costs almost $6,500.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/drill-services-company-fined-897500-over-worker-death","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2025-10-20-aaa-holding-aus-pty-ltd-suspension","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration suspended — AAA HOLDING AUS PTY LTD","decision_date":"2025-10-20","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"AAA HOLDING AUS PTY LTD","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"AAA HOLDING AUS PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 20 October 2025 AUSTRAC suspended the registration of AAA HOLDING AUS PTY LTD as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"austrac-2025-10-20-km-citi-express-pty-ltd-suspension","case_name":"AUSTRAC: remittance service provider registration suspended — KM CITI EXPRESS PTY LTD","decision_date":"2025-10-20","regulator_slug":"austrac","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","decision_type":"licence_action","respondent_name":"KM CITI EXPRESS PTY LTD","applicant":"AUSTRAC","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["aml-ctf-enrolment","aml-ctf-program"],"facts_summary":"KM CITI EXPRESS PTY LTD appears on AUSTRAC's list of remittance registration actions. AUSTRAC states it can refuse, suspend, cancel or refuse to renew a registration where it considers a business poses an unacceptable risk of money laundering, terrorism financing or other serious crime; the list does not give the grounds for this decision.","outcome_summary":"On 20 October 2025 AUSTRAC suspended the registration of KM CITI EXPRESS PTY LTD as a remittance service provider, as recorded on AUSTRAC's published list of registration actions. The list does not state reasons for individual decisions.","business_implication":"AUSTRAC uses its registration powers against remitters it considers present an unacceptable money laundering, terrorism financing or serious-crime risk. Registered providers should expect registration to be tested against the strength of their AML/CTF program, not only their paperwork.","source_url":"https://www.austrac.gov.au/about-us/record-our-actions/remittance-registration-actions","tags":["round4-wave6","aml-ctf","remittance","registration"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-vic-2025-10-15-ensign-services-aust-pty-ltd","case_name":"Ensign Services (Aust) Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution","decision_date":"2025-10-15","regulator_slug":"worksafe-vic","jurisdiction_code":"VIC","forum":"Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Melbourne","decision_type":"criminal_conviction","respondent_name":"Ensign Services (Aust) Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe Victoria","breach_acts":["occupational-health-and-safety-act-2004-vic"],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-vic"],"penalty_amount_cents":27000000,"facts_summary":"Trading as Laundry Services Australia, operator of the Dandenong South laundry where a contracted driver fell from a tailgate in June 2023 and died. It admitted swing gates at the dock could have been installed for trucks lacking handrails.","outcome_summary":"Ensign Services (Aust) Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $270,000 in the Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Melbourne (15 October 2025). Other orders: costs $8,500.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-10/laundry-operator-fined-270000-after-fatal-fall","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-wa-2025-10-14-technologies-international-group-pty-ltd","case_name":"Technologies International Group Pty Ltd: WorkSafe WA prosecution","decision_date":"2025-10-14","regulator_slug":"worksafe-wa","jurisdiction_code":"WA","forum":"Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Technologies International Group Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe WA","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-wa"],"penalty_amount_cents":45000000,"facts_summary":"Trading as Welltech Total Water Management, the hire company of a mobile water pump whose boom came loose in transport on Great Northern Highway in July 2022 and killed an oncoming truck driver. Two co-defendants were each fined $160,000.","outcome_summary":"Technologies International Group Pty Ltd was fined $450,000 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth (14 October 2025).","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/companies-fined-total-of-770000-over-death-of-truck-driver","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"oaic-2025-10-08-australian-clinical-labs-limited","citation":"[2025] FCA 1224","case_name":"Australian Information Commissioner v Australian Clinical Labs Limited (No 2)","decision_date":"2025-10-08","regulator_slug":"oaic","jurisdiction_code":"CWLTH","forum":"Federal Court","decision_type":"civil_penalty","respondent_name":"Australian Clinical Labs Limited","applicant":"OAIC","breach_acts":["privacy-act-1988"],"breach_provisions":["s 13G(a)","s 26WH(2)","s 26WK(2)","APP 11.1"],"related_obligation_slugs":["ndb-notification","privacy-policy"],"penalty_amount_cents":580000000,"facts_summary":"A Feb 2022 cyberattack on ACL's Medlab Pathology systems led to data on over 223,000 people being exfiltrated. ACL failed to take reasonable security steps, did not assess the suspected eligible data breach quickly enough and was slow to notify the Commissioner. First civil penalties ordered under the Privacy Act; ACL admitted liability and penalty was jointly proposed.","outcome_summary":"The Federal Court ordered Australian Clinical Labs Limited to pay a civil penalty of $5,800,000 (8 October 2025). Other orders or outcomes: Penalty split: $4.2m (APP 11.1 / s 13G(a)), $800,000 (s 26WH(2)), $800,000 (s 26WK(2)).","business_implication":"Privacy Act civil penalties now apply in practice: inadequate security for personal information and slow assessment and notification of a data breach are separately penalised contraventions.","source_url":"https://www.oaic.gov.au/news/media-centre/australian-clinical-labs-ordered-to-pay-penalties-in-relation-to-medlab-pathology-data-breach-in-first-for-privacy-act","tags":["round4-wave6","privacy","data-breach"],"editorial_status":"published"},{"slug":"worksafe-wa-2025-10-03-toll-transport-pty-ltd","case_name":"Toll Transport Pty Ltd: WorkSafe WA prosecution","decision_date":"2025-10-03","regulator_slug":"worksafe-wa","jurisdiction_code":"WA","forum":"Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth","decision_type":"criminal_fine","respondent_name":"Toll Transport Pty Ltd","applicant":"WorkSafe WA","breach_acts":[],"breach_provisions":[],"related_obligation_slugs":["whs-primary-duty-wa"],"penalty_amount_cents":62500000,"facts_summary":"At Toll's Perth Airport freight premises in January 2021, a worker on light duties changing floor stickers was struck from behind by a reversing forklift and suffered serious leg injuries. Court found forklifts and pedestrians should have been separated with barricades.","outcome_summary":"Toll Transport Pty Ltd was fined $625,000 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Perth (3 October 2025). Other orders: costs more than $8,000.","business_implication":"PCBUs must identify foreseeable hazards and implement and enforce controls (guarding, isolation, exclusion zones, fall protection, safe work method statements). Courts fine the failure to manage the risk, whether or not anyone was hurt.","source_url":"https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/transport-company-fined-625000-over-worker-injury","tags":["round4-wave6","whs","whs-prosecution"],"editorial_status":"published"}]}