Wage theft is now a crime from Victoria

A stock photograph of Australian currency and a wages envelope

A stock photograph of Australian currency and a wages envelope Source: AAP

Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to bring into effect laws criminalising wage theft. Union and industry advocates say wage theft is far too common in Australia, and urge other state and territories to follow Victoria's lead.



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