Murdoch University: Fair Work Ombudsman enforceable undertaking

enforceable undertaking3 Sept 2026

Respondent

Murdoch University

Facts

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

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.

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Read the source

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2026-media-releases/september-2026/20260903-murdoch-university-eu-media-release

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