Wages grew at a record rate in July-September
National wages grew by 1.3% during July to September, according to the ABS. It’s a record growth but doesn’t match inflation.
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Are Australian workers underpaid?
This week, a lawsuit was launched against supermarket chain Aldi for underpaying workers up to $150 million. Does Australia have a wage theft problem? In today’s deep dive, the new Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth explains why underpayments happen, from small businesses to multinational giants, and what’s being done to combat the issue.
A proposed law would see jail time for wage theft
The Federal Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which would criminalise deliberate wage theft with up to 10 years jail time.
Should employers go to jail for underpaying staff?
The Government has introduced legislation aimed at closing what it calls workplace law ‘loopholes’. Under the new laws, employers who deliberately underpay their staff could face jail time. The Opposition and business groups have spoken out against the reforms, saying they will negatively impact small businesses and the economy. In today’s deep dive, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what’s in the legislation and whether or not it’s likely to pass.
