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Migrant worker protections are good but we re starting from a low benchmark

Migrant worker protections are good but we re starting from a low benchmark
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Government bill hopes to stop migrant worker exploitation, and the community is invited to give their input

27 July 2021 9:27am In the 1970s, worker exploitation was rife in the rag and car manufacturing trades. But even these days, migrant workers desperate for a source of income are unlikely to raise grievances, becoming vulnerable to exploitation. From restaurants to abattoirs and farms, exploitation continues to exist. The Australian government has released an exposure draft of the Migrant Amendment (Protecting Migrant Workers) Bill 2021 that proposes new criminal offences and civil penalties to further protect migrant workers from exploitation. Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Minister Alex Hawke said the proposed Bill sends a strong message from the government that wage underpayment and other exploitative practices against migrant workers are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Proposed new laws to crack down on exploitation of migrant workers

Share on Twitter Migrant workers would be better protected from being pressured into exploitative work under new laws to crackdown on unscrupulous employers.  A new bill has been unveiled for consultation by the federal government, proposing new criminal offences and civil penalties to safeguard workers on visas. The government is attempting to present a firm stance on stamping out the exploitation ahead of the introduction of a new agricultural visa.   READ MORE Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said the proposed bill sends a strong message that wage underpayment and other exploitative practices are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. “We know the majority of Australian businesses and employers do the right thing but there are still a small number of unscrupulous employers who find ways to exploit migrants,” he said.

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