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Aged care provider underpaid migrant staff by more than $1m

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Rojahn, M. (2026, September 22). Aged care provider underpaid migrant staff by more than $1m. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-22/goodwin-aged-care-services-fair-work-enforceable-undertaking/107180332

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Goodwin Aged Care Services, a non-profit provider, was ordered to repay over $1.39 million to 300 mostly migrant workers who were underpaid due to unsatisfactory terms that heavily relied on non-monetary benefits. Additionally, 22 employees received incorrect afternoon shift penalties. The company has since taken measures to prevent such issues in the future and has already reimbursed affected staff where possible.

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Goodwin Aged Care Services, a non-profit provider in Australia, self-reported underpaying more than 300 mostly migrant workers by over $1 million between 2018 and 2025. The company found that 313 staff members were paid through terms overly reliant on non-monetary benefits rather than adequate wages, while an additional 22 employees received incorrect afternoon shift penalty payments. In response, Goodwin has taken steps to prevent future issues and has reimbursed affected workers wherever possible.

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