Just quickly
If ex employees are owed wages - or have dispute about payouts or
Lack there of - plenty of assistance available from the government/ taxpayers
Either way- if you think you are owed wages- haven’t been paid out properly and are left shattered, contact the asic/ fair work-
get all Your mates to do it if they in this position So that they take notice
If the government pays out of the funds if your claim of accepted - they stand in your position as a creditor and often send in hard core investigators - if it’s not in liquidation may take action
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ending-employment/bankruptcy-and-liquidation
Search commonwealth fair entitlements guarantee scheme
Find a contact person and then get anyone and everyone in the same position to Speak with that person
Phone - 13 1394
No guarantee as I don’t know your circumstances but call them - tell them your situation and seek assistance - no one wants to see workers in a position of being short changed
Good luck -