Fair Work Ombudsman acts against baby-formula maker

13/06/2025

A baby-formula manufacturer in Dandenong South is facing court over allegedly underpaying staff. The Fair Work Ombudsman says it has launched legal action against CBS International Trading Co. Pty Ltd after requests for assistance from three full-time machine operators. In February and May 2024, the…

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Fair Work Ombudsman acts against baby-formula maker

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Land release alone won’t lower house prices, expert warns

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Wetland clean-up to the ‘fore’

Coalition to scrap activity zones

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Flood warning for Dandenong Creek, Bunyip River

Fountain Gate police patrols extended

Mystery over Coalition housing vision

Volunteers unclog Dandy Creek oasis

Colossus catch: 51 drink and drug-drivers detected on Monash Fwy

Why volunteer? Because it might save you too

Golf Day tees up $17K boost for Devon Meadows Football Netball Club

Hope is a practice, not a mood

Fits the bill: $1.4 million in debt relief at Springvale

PM celebrates at Ramadan Night Market opening