Popular Holiday Destination Accused Of Underpaying Staff 08/04/21

Published: April 7, 2021, 3 p.m.

Workers at an idyllic island resort owned by one of Australia’s richest families claim they are working hundreds of hours of unpaid overtime, and are being stripped of penalty rates. Queensland is locked in a three-way race to secure thousands of Jetstar and Qantas jobs, with the state set to offer economic incentives to lure the national carrier north. Thousands of Queensland businesses have been slapped with a $224m tax bill as the State Government moves to recoup revenue lost at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. And accusations of serious misconduct against Queensland teachers skyrocketed during the pandemic last year, with the state’s regulatory body reporting a startling increase in disciplinary complaints. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atcouriermail.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.