Pacific Island seasonal workers propose class action over claims of wage theft
On RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly (ABC)
Lawyers for seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands are proposing a class action against Australian labour hire companies, saying that some are suffering widespread exploitation and wage theft.
If it proceeds, the lawsuit could disrupt a bumper harvest season and potentially hinder the Australian Government’s new migration schemes, designed to address widespread labour shortages in agriculture.
Guest: Stewart Levitt, lawyer
Producer:
Kea Browning
Duration: 10min 9sec
Pacific Island seasonal workers propose class action over claims of wage theft
On RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly (ABC)
Lawyers for seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands are proposing a class action against Australian labour hire companies, saying that some are suffering widespread exploitation and wage theft.
If it proceeds, the lawsuit could disrupt a bumper harvest season and potentially hinder the Australian Government’s new migration schemes, designed to address widespread labour shortages in agriculture.
Guest: Stewart Levitt, lawyer
Producer:
Kea Browning
Duration: 10min 9sec