Wage Inspectorate Victoria
Wage Inspectorate Victoria has filed charges in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria against TJ & CJ Forder Pty Ltd, (trading as Grovedale Meats), alleging the business contravened the Child Employment Act 2003.
It is alleged the Lara based business employed a child under the age of 15 without a licence and contravened laws relating to work during school hours and maximum permitted work hours.
The maximum penalties for these offences are in excess of:
- $244,000 for employment without a licence
- $244,000 for employment during school hours
- $20,000 for breaching maximum daily and weekly hours.
The matter has been listed for mention at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 28 August 2025.
The Wage Inspectorate will make no
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