Peabody Energy Australia Coal Pty Ltd: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking

enforceable undertaking6 Aug 2026

Respondent

Peabody Energy Australia Coal Pty Ltd

Facts

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

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.

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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/august-2026/20260806-peabody-eu-media-release

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