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Beveridge, Robert Pieter


Summary

Robert Pieter Beveridge, being an employer under the Industrial Relations Act 1999, was prosecuted for failure to pay wages and occupational superannuation contributions.

Beveridge, who operated a furniture removal business from the Brisbane suburb of Mackenzie, did not pay the correct rate of pay and superannuation under the Transport Distribution & Courier Industry Award Southern Division 2003.

The Magistrate ordered Beveridge to pay $2,537.86 in unpaid wages to the employee and $687.88 in unpaid superannuation contributions. No conviction was recorded.

Details
Industry:

Transport
Defendant:

Beveridge, Robert Pieter
Date of offence:

22 December 2007
Location of offence:

Mackenzie
Offence:
  1. Failure to pay wages
  2. Failure to pay occupational superannuation
Court:

Holland Park
Magistrate:

Mr Trevor Arnold
Legislation:
  1. Section 666 Industrial Relations Act 1999
  2. Section 406 Industrial Relations Act 1999
Plea:

Ex-parte
Decision date:

19 June 2009
Penalty:

Fined $6,000 in total for both offences
Professional and legal costs:

Nil
Court costs:
  1. $71.70
  2. $71.70
In default period to pay:
  1. In default Levy and Distress
  2. In default Levy and Distress
Conviction recorded:

No

 

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