Baiada Poultry controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Migrant-worker underpayment and labour-hire controversy
Investigations and media reporting raised allegations involving underpayment, excessive hours, inadequate accommodation and deficient labour-hire records. The Fair Work Ombudsman reported findings concerning workers on temporary visas, and Baiada later agreed to a compliance partnership and responsibility for up to $500,000 in contractor wage shortfalls.
2013
Misleading free-to-roam labelling case
The Federal Court found Baiada Poultry and Bartter Enterprises had made misleading or deceptive representations that chickens used in Steggles products were able to roam freely in large barns. The companies received combined civil penalties of $400,000.