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Northern Territory Stolen Wages Class Action

This class action was brought on behalf of thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory whose wages were withheld or not paid because of wage control legislation that existed between 1933 until 1971.

Registration for this Class Action has now closed

The Federal Court of Australia approved a settlement of the Northern Territory Stolen Wages Class Action of up to $202 million on 14 November 2024.

The registration period closed on 3 October 2025, and Shine Lawyers' involvement in assisting with registrations concluded on 31 October 2025.

Deloitte are the Court-appointed Settlement Administrators. Most final payments have been made, and the Administration is nearing an end. , Deloitte will contact group members directly should any additional information or action be required.

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$1B

In successful settlements and judgments

We have secured more than $1 billion in class action settlements and judgments for our group members. 

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200

years of collective experience

Our team includes the country’s most experienced class actions experts and litigators with the skill, industry insight and dedication to deliver the best possible outcomes for deserving Australians.

70+

dedicated class actions team members

We are proudly one of the largest class actions teams in the country.  Our senior practitioners are supported by a dedicated team devoted to the complex field of class actions.

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