Minister Creecy investigates the non-payment of EPWP participants

Summary:

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has launched an investigation to address the issue of delayed payments to participants who have worked on various projects. The investigation aims to verify the accuracy of payments and develop proactive measures to resolve payment delays. The investigation will engage with senior management and involve the verification of participants' bank accounts to identify those who have not been paid. The DFFE is also undertaking a cleanup program, which has created 51,048 jobs across the country.