Fair Work Ombudsman v Ghorbani-Palangi

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) brought proceedings against Mr. Ghorbani-Palangi concerning alleged contraventions of the *Fair Work Act 2009* (Cth) (the Act). The dispute centred on allegations that Mr. Ghorbani-Palangi had failed to comply with a notice issued by the FWO under section 484 of the Act, which requires employers to provide information or documents relevant to an investigation into alleged contraventions of the Act. The matter was heard in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether Mr. Ghorbani-Palangi had contravened section 484(1) of the Act by failing to comply with the FWO's notice. This required the Court to determine if a valid notice had been issued and served, and if Mr. Ghorbani-Palangi had indeed failed to provide the requested information or documents within the specified timeframe.

Judge F. Turner found that the FWO had established that a valid notice was issued and served on Mr. Ghorbani-Palangi. The evidence presented demonstrated that Mr. Ghorbani-Palangi had not complied with the requirements of the notice. Consequently, the Court determined that Mr. Ghorbani-Palangi had contravened section 484(1) of the Act. The Court ordered Mr. Ghorbani-Palangi to pay a penalty of $1,200.