Aboriginal Australians who worked in WA ( between 1936 and 1972) for little or no wages may be entitled to compensation.

If you think you, or a qualifying family member is entitled to compensation - registration must be completed by 30 June 2024 with Shine Lawyers.

In November 2023 the WAGovernment agreed to settle the case brought by Mr Mervyn Street against the WA Government on behalf of all First Nations people who weren’t paid all their wages or money between 1936 and 1972.

Note the settlement isstill subject to approval from the Federal Court. The WA Government also issueda public apology and acknowledgement in the Western Australian Parliament to the surviving and deceased workers on 28 November 2023.

Aboriginal people whose wages were withheld by the WA Government Or worked for little or no money, from 1936 to 1972 may be eligible under the settlement. If an eligible worker has passed away, that worker’s spouse or children may be able to receive payment instead.