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October 29, 2024

Welcome to our Spring edition of the Migrant Worker Research Quarterly. In this edition, we share important updates on the latest issues affecting migrant workers in Australia. Join us for our next Research Webinar on November 20 to hear from experts on modern slavery risks for...

October 18, 2024

In 2012, Albert came to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa. However, even with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and prior experience, securing suitable employment was almost impossible. This forced him into a month-long stint at a Thai restaurant, where he endured poor conditions...

September 04, 2024

This winter, the Migrant Workers Centre has made significant strides in our fight for fair treatment and justice for migrant workers in Victoria.   We’ve just released our latest report, Carrot or Stick, which exposes the challenges faced by international students in navigating Australia’s complex systems....

August 23, 2024

Over the past decade, research has deepened our understanding of the challenges faced by migrant workers, leading to major policy reforms. Notable initiatives include formal protections against visa cancellation for exploited workers and the introduction of the innovative Workplace Justice Visa pilot. Despite these advances, challenges remain.  Inadequate protections against...

June 26, 2024

Today, the Migrant Workers Centre launches its latest research report, Pathways and Pitfalls: Migrant Workers’ Experiences with the Migration Advice Sector.

June 07, 2024

Welcome to the Autumn edition of our e-newsletter. We’re excited to share our upcoming research report “Pathways and Pitfalls: Migrant Workers’ Experience with the Migration Advice Sector”, based on 959 survey responses and 24 in-depth interviews. It explores how migrant workers navigate services provided by...

February 07, 2024

The Migrant Workers Centre welcomes the passage of amendments to the Migration Act that introduce new protections for migrant workers and stiffer penalties for employers who seek to exploit them.

January 01, 2024

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024. In this edition: Changes to Migration Act Ambassador sessions Resources Ambassador profile Changes to Migration Act The Migrant Workers Centre celebrates a significant milestone with the recent amendments to the Migration Act, marking a pivotal moment in...

December 13, 2023

William reached out to the Migrant Workers Centre for support. Through our industrial casework program, we were able to recover $20,000 (before tax) in compensation.

December 13, 2023

A group of 5 workers have recovered $118,425.05 in stolen wages with the support of the Migrant Workers Centre after the food manufacturing business they worked for closed down without warning in November 2022.