Fair Work Ombudsman v University of New South Wales

civil penalty14 Jan 2026Penalty $213K

Respondent

University of New South Wales

Facts

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

The Federal Circuit and Family Court ordered University of New South Wales to pay a civil penalty of $213,120 (14 January 2026).

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Read the source

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/january-2026/20260114-unsw-penalty-media-release

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