Dodgy bosses face $1m fines, jail under new laws

It comes amid growing talk the mining, manufacturing and energy wings of the CFMMEU could split from the construction and maritime arms, with Labor not ruling out supporting proposed laws which could enable the split.

Under the proposed industrial relations reforms, an employer that deliberately and systematically underpays its workers could face big fines and even jail time.Penalties would include $1.1 million in fines for the employer, or up to four years jail time, and…



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