Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Worker underpayment allegations and proceedings
A class action alleged that OTR workers were underpaid through unpaid overtime, wage-minimisation practices and misuse of traineeship arrangements. Separate proceedings resulted in compensation and payment orders for individual employees.
2018
Reusable-cup ban criticism
OTR faced criticism from consumers and environmental groups after banning reusable coffee cups, amid concerns about disposable-cup waste.
2012
Soil-dumping fine connected with OTR redevelopment
Nasmin Pty Ltd was fined A$28,000 over the dumping of approximately 2,000 tonnes of slightly contaminated soil taken from an OTR-store redevelopment at Nasmin Farm.