Fair Work Ombudsman v Abulamoun

The Fair Work Ombudsman (the applicant) brought proceedings against Mr Abulamoun (the respondent) in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The dispute concerned the respondent's alleged contravention of section 405 of the *Fair Work Act 2009* (Cth) by failing to comply with an order made by the Fair Work Commission.

The court was required to determine whether the respondent had contravened section 405 of the *Fair Work Act 2009* (Cth) by failing to comply with the Fair Work Commission's order. The court also needed to consider whether compensation could be awarded for any loss suffered as a result of such a contravention, pursuant to section 545(2)(b) of the Act.

Cameron J found that the respondent had contravened section 405 of the *Fair Work Act 2009* (Cth). The court noted that the respondent had not filed evidence to support his opposition to the claim, had exhausted his appeal rights, and that financial difficulty was not a defence to a contravention of section 405. The court was satisfied that the respondent had been adequately notified of the hearing and proceeded in his absence. The court declared that the respondent had contravened section 405 and ordered him to pay the amount ordered by the Fair Work Commission, plus interest calculated at $141.51.