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Hear stories of exploited unlawful migrant workers, not just deport them

There is no transparency in how the Australian Border Force operates

Silhouette of a group of refugees walking through a field. (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Silhouette of a group of refugees walking through a field. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Marie Segrave | The Conversation
Migration status – even for those with the right to work in Australia – is often used as leverage to exploit workers. This is evident from my ongoing research, other research and government inquiries. So, if the Migrant Workers Taskforce’s commitment to stamp out exploitation is genuine, then the first step must be to remove this leverage.
As such, Australia needs to empower migrant workers to report abuse, and more effectively punish employers that do the wrong thing. The taskforce has stated:
For any temporary visa holder

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