The Northern Territory Stolen Wages Class Action is now listed for trial in March 2025.
Minnie McDonald versus the Commonwealth of Australia has been launched on behalf of thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Northern Territory.
Shine Lawyers want to hear from people and their families who had their wages withheld or were unpaid during the time of the wage control legislation that was in effect from 1933 up to 1971.
“It’s important for the government to stand up and be accounted for righting the wrongs of history.”
Practice Leader Sarah Thomson is encouraging more people to come forward to lodge their case.
She says support is there for group members and that people will be believed and that it’s important for people come forward so the commonwealth government will understand how many people have been affected.
“It’s important for the government to stand up and be accounted for righting the wrongs of history.”
To contact the team at Shine to register yours or a family member’s Stolen Wages case call 1800 976 150.
If you need support call 13YARN on 13 92 76.
