The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched court proceedings against the operator of a Sydney valet parking business over an alleged failure to comply with a compliance notice tied to underpayments.
Sole trader Bradley Armstrong, who owns and runs Cruise Control Australia Parking Sydney, is accused of not complying with a notice issued by a Fair Work Inspector in May 2024. The notice followed the inspector forming a belief that a 54-year-old casual car parking officer was underpaid between August and October 2023, including penalty rates for weekend and overtime work owed under the Car Parking Award 2020.
It is alleged Mr Armstrong, without reasonable excuse, did not calculate and back‑pay the worker as required. The amount specified in the compliance notice was $2,498.
The regulator is seeking a court-ordered penalty for the alleged non-compliance. As an individual, Mr Armstrong faces a maximum penalty of $18,780. The Ombudsman is also asking the court to order him to comply with the notice, including paying the amount allegedly owed plus superannuation and interest.
“Where employers do not comply with a Compliance Notice, we will take appropriate action to protect employees. A court can order an employer to pay penalties and make payments to workers,” Ms Booth said.
“Any employees with concerns about their pay or entitlements should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for free assistance.”
A hearing is set for 7 October 2025 in the Federal Circuit and Family Court in Sydney.
The FWO pointed employers, particularly small businesses, to its Small Business Showcase and a free online learning centre, which includes a course explaining what a compliance notice is and how to respond.
