Reported at michaelwest.com.au: BHP is involved in a wage theft scandal, allegedly employing labor hire companies to underpay workers significantly, which has led to an estimated loss of $2.5 billion from 2010 onwards.

The Fair Work Commission has granted secrecy orders to BHP and its associated unions, preventing public access to contracts that could uncover the extent of the underpayment and the collusion involved.

Despite the Labor government’s introduction of ‘Same Job Same Pay’ laws, these do not apply retroactively to workers previously employed under these arrangements, leaving many underpaid and without recourse.