The Smith Family: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking

enforceable undertaking12 June 2026

Respondent

The Smith Family

Facts

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

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.

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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/june-2026/20260612-smith-family-eu-media-release

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