Although it doesn’t happen often, there has been an increase in international students and temporary migrants in Australia being targeted by criminal organisations to help launder money. These individuals, often referred to as “money mules,”...
Australia Cracks Down on Exploitation of Migration System: What You Need to Know as an International Student
Australia’s international education and visa sectors are currently undergoing significant changes in response to the Nixon Review, an investigation into the exploitation of the country’s migration system. Consequently, the government is taking immediate...
Report: International Students and Wage Theft in Australia
Have you experienced wage theft? If you’ve ever earned below Australia’s minimum wage , you have been a victim. Unfortunately, a recent study of 5,000 international students nationwide discovered that the majority of respondents have endured serious wage theft, with...
New Report Exposes Exploitation in the Private Rental Market
In Australia, there is a huge range of accommodation options available to international students, from homestay to renting a place on your own. Most of the time, living in accommodation is a fantastic experience, but unfortunately problems can occur from time to time....
Exploitation at Work – Jessica’s Story
Read Jessica’s story to find out how the FWO can help you sort out workplace issues about pay and hours of work.
Student Exploitation in The Hospitality Industry
A recent investigation by SBS has revealed the exploitation of international students working in the hospitality industry.