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Labor pushes for harsher punishments for underpaying

7/11 is facing allegations of underpaying workers
7/11 is facing allegations of underpaying workers Source: AAP

Bosses who rip off workers could be jailed and fined tens of thousands of dollars, under a new plan revealed by the federal opposition.


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By Jin Sun Lane, Brooke Boney

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Bosses who rip off workers could be jailed and fined tens of thousands of dollars, under a new plan revealed by the federal opposition.


The extent of the systematic underpayment of workers by 7/11 is still unfolding, following extensive allegations against the convenience store chain last year.

Now, Labor has revealed a plan it says will stamp out the practice for good.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says big companies like Myer and 7-11 need to be held accountable.


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