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Albert’s story

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...

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REPORTS
Carrot or Stick

August 28, 2024

This study explores the challenges international students face as they navigate Australia’s complex migration and education systems, revealing how these systems often prioritise economic gains over the wellbeing and future prospects of...

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REPORTS
Pathways and Pitfalls

June 26, 2024

The Migrant Workers Centre is proud to announce the launch of its latest research report, Pathways and Pitfalls: Migrant Workers’ Experiences with the Migration Advice Sector. This comprehensive study sheds light on...

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POLICY
Review of the Points Test Discussion Paper

May 28, 2024

Submission to the review of the points test discussion paper Click here to download the full submission. Recommendation 1: That the Federal Government remove and grandfather the professional year, regional study, specialist education...

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NEWS
Min's story

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...

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POLICY
Closing Loopholes Bill

October 31, 2023

Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 Click here to download the full submission. Summary of recommendations We endorse the recommendations of the Australian...

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POLICY
Draft Best Practice Principles and Standards for Skilled Migration Assessing Authorities

October 31, 2023

Submission to the Draft Best Practice Principles and Standards for Skilled Migration Assessing Authorities Click here to download the full submission. Summary of recommendations Recommendation 1: That the Australian Government establish a statutory...

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POLICY
Multicultural Framework Review

October 16, 2023

Submission to the Multicultural Framework Review: September 2023 Click here to download the full submission. Summary of recommendations Recommendation 1. That the Australian Government dedicate increased resourcing to co-design and deliver initiatives...

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POLICY
Migration Amendment Bill 2023

July 26, 2023

Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee: Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill 2023 Click here to download the full submission. Summary of recommendations Recommendation 1....

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REPORTS
Unlocking Talent

June 22, 2023

A new MWC research report, in collaboration with Unions NSW, was created to investigate work opportunities for migrant workers. The research explored a range of topics that migrant workers experience during their...

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REPORTS
Insecure by design

March 20, 2023

A new Migrant Workers Centre report, Insecure by Design: Australia’s migration system and migrant workers’ job market experience, reveals the toll of visa discrimination on migrant workers and reiterates the indisputable link...

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