Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill
Member's bill
5 April 2023
This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to clarify that not paying an employee their wages is theft.
Voting method
Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.
Procedural notes
Extended sittings used
Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings
- Introduced on 5 April 2023
- 1st reading on 30 August 2023
- 2nd reading on 16 October 2024
- 3rd reading on 12 March 2025
- Royal assent on 12 March 2025
Votes
Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.
Bill details last synced on 14 March 2025 at 12:30 pm.