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Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill
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This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to clarify that not paying an employee their wages is theft.MP in charge
Camilla BelichCommittee
Education and Workforce
Bill No.245-3
53Parliament
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Assented on 12 Mar 2025
Act: Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Act 2025
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Camilla Belich Type of Bill: Member's Parliament: 53 Bill no: 245-3 Introduction: 05 Apr 2023 First reading agreed: 30 Aug 2023 Referred to: Education and Workforce Submissions due: 30 Aug 2023 Select Committee Report(s): Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill - 22 Aug 2024 Second reading agreed: 16 Oct 2024 Committee of the whole House concluded: 19 Feb 2025 Third reading agreed: 12 Mar 2025 Royal assent: 12 Mar 2025 Act: Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Act 2025