National Tertiary Education Union calls for federal inquiry into university wage theft exceeding $382m.

The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) demands a federal parliamentary inquiry into university wage theft, which is expected to exceed $382m nationally. New data reveals confirmed underpayments to university staff at over $203m, with annual reports showing $168m set aside to repay workers for suspected incidents. The union estimates $10m in unreported underpayments across three universities. Some universities have self-reported to the Fair Work Ombudsman, but others have fought wage theft claims.

June 25, 2024
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