Wage theft

Committee: Education and Employment References Committee
Date referred: 24 March 2026
Submissions close: 23 April 2026
Reporting date: 18 June 2026

Terms of Reference

The extent to which the wage theft framework under the Fair Work Act 2009, and the operation of subsection 327A(1), has led to a decrease in the incidence of wage theft in Australia, and any other related matter. 

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Accepting Submissions

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