People running labour hire companies that exploit workers and dodge tax will face up to three years in jail under laws that have passed South Australia’s Parliament.
The laws were sparked by a Four Corners investigation that found extreme exploitation and slave-like conditions in the food production industry, mostly affecting workers employed by labour hire companies.
The legislation means companies operating in South Australia must be licensed and will face tougher penalties, including jail time, if they flout the law.
Employment Minister Kyam Maher told Parliament unscrupulous operators were underpaying workers and avoiding tax, workers compensation payments…
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