Researchers found pervasive worker underpayment in Australia, with two-thirds of temporary visa holders paid less than they were legally owed.
- Associate Professor, UNSW
Migrant workers who get labour claims ‘certified’ will now be allowed to stay and pursue them. But significantly, it’s not only the government that will be able to certify these claims.
The ‘small claims’ court process is supposed to help workers pursue unpaid wages and entitlements without needing a lawyer. But the system isn’t working for migrants.
Exploitation flourishes because regulators do not routinely detect or punish labour law noncompliance.
In a new survey of 6,100 temporary visa holders, half of Chinese respondents said they have been subjected to racism, while 76% were less likely to recommend Australia as a place to study.
New research shows more than 40% of temporary visa holders skipped meals and a third faced homelessness due to a lack of government support during the pandemic.
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