Torrens University faces first known wage theft class action, sets aside more than $20 million
Lawyer for lead plaintiff says $20 million figure appears 'grossly inadequate' and hopes case will put the sector on notice
Torrens University prepares to defend the first known wage theft class action in the Federal Court over the underpayment of casual academics, with its American owner setting aside more than $20 million for compensation as lawyers for staff say the true bill could be far higher.