Published on Monday, 15 January 2024 at 3:42:30 PM
In November 2023 a class action was successful in the Western Australian government on behalf of Indigenous Australians who worked in WA between 1936-1972 who were paid little to no wages.
To be a part of the settlement you need to:
- Be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- between 11 December 1936 and 9 June 1972, you lived in Western Australia and worked at some time or had your property controlled in that period;
- OR representing a family member who fits the criteria but has since passed away.
You MUST register by 30th June 2024 to be a part of this settlement.
You can register by:
- Going online – https://www.shine.com.au/service/class-actions/stolen-wages-class-action
- Come into GRAMS for a registration pack.
Please make an appointment with our social worker, Angie, to assist you with registration.
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