Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth)

Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage Theft) Amendment Bill 2020

This bill makes wage theft a criminal offence in Queensland, with penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment for stealing wages and 14 years for fraud against employees. It also creates a simpler, cheaper process for workers to recover unpaid wages through the Industrial Magistrates Court, including conciliation before matters go to a hearing.