The University of NSW: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking

enforceable undertaking3 July 2026

Respondent

The University of NSW

Facts

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

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.

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Read the source

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/july-2026/20260703-unsw-eu-media-release

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