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This Summary deals with the key changes made to the Fair Work Act 2009 by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Cth) and Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 in the following areas:

  • A new criminal offence for intentional wage theft
  • An amended definition of a ‘serious contravention
  • Increased civil penalties for certain employers
  • Clarification on the content and enforcement of compliance notices
  • Expanded union rights of entry to investigate suspected underpayment-related contraventions.

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