Wage theft is now a crime in Victoria

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Wage theft is now a crime in Victoria Source: AAP Image/David Crosling

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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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