Wage Theft Laws in Australia: What Employers Must Know in 2026
Learn how wage theft laws in Australia work for employers, from the criminal offence to state rules and penalties. Get the free wage audit checklist.
Wage Theft
The Wage Theft bill passed on 16 June 2020 by the Victorian parliament. Victoria is the first state in the country to pass laws that establish criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay or don’t pay their employees. It also criminalises offences such as fabricating employment records or dishonest failures to maintain accurate employment records.
