More profits will go to 7-Eleven franchisees as the embattled convenience store chain bids to "incentivise" ethical conduct.
Franchisees will have to meet reporting, compliance and oversight conditions to get the benefit of the new profit model, which is being rolled out over the next few months.
The company's chairman Russ Withers and chief executive Warren Wilmot quit in September after revelations international students were threatened with deportation if they reported exploitation.
New chairman Michael Smith said the new profit-sharing model will deliver a considerable shift in value to franchisees from 7-Eleven.
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"The updated model recognises the changing retail landscape and is part of a suite of measures that provide an appropriate and lasting remedy to the challenges being confronted by all of us," Mr Smith said on Thursday.
Mr Smith said the new model would ensure a fair, equitable and sustainable outcome for all, and incentive driven ethical and responsible business practices.
"(There is) zero tolerance for unlawful and inappropriate activity," he said.
Mr Smith had previously denied the company's business model forced franchisees to look at ways to cut costs, including systematically underpaying staff, but he said the board would meet to discuss ways the model could be changed.
The company has set up an independent panel to hear confidential claims of underpayment, and aims to repay all affected workers by Christmas.
Mr Withers, who founded the 7-Eleven chain, is still chairman of the holding company that owns 7-Eleven and Starbucks stores in Australia.
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