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Landmark class action launched to recoup stolen wages

Noongar woman Averil Williams is fighting for her parents' stolen wages

Noongar woman Averil Williams is fighting for her parents' stolen wages Source: NITV

For decades, Indigenous workers received little or no pay in a range of jobs and today, their descendants are still feeling the effects prompting a number of class actions.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

Source: NITV News



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For decades, Indigenous workers received little or no pay in a range of jobs and today, their descendants are still feeling the effects prompting a number of class actions.



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