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In Australia, the gig economy offers a flexible way for international students to earn a living. Whether you’re zipping around town delivering meals or transporting passengers from one location to another, understanding the ins and outs of such jobs is...
Australia has recently introduced some important visa reforms, aimed at protecting migrant workers from being unfairly treated while also keeping their immigration status safe and sound. These include the new Workplace Justice visa, plus enhanced measures to prevent...
The Australian Government have announced they’ll be introducing new laws to better protect migrant workers from exploitation. Under the new legislation , which will be introduced in the coming weeks, it will now be a criminal offence for businesses to force employees...
A recent survey conducted by Unions NSW examined 7,000 job advertisements in foreign languages across over 10 notorious sectors in Australia – and its findings were startling. The survey discovered that 60 per cent of these job ads were offering pay rates below...
The Fair Work Commission has announced today that the national minimum wage in Australia will increase by 5.2 per cent (which equates to an extra $40 per week for millions of workers). Since 2021, the minimum wage in Australia has been $20.33 per hour (or $772.60 per...
Are you thinking of getting a job while studying in Australia? It’s important you understand your rights and obligations before you start working to ensure you are being treated fairly at work. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is Australia’s workplace regulator. It...
International students have the same workplace rights as all other workers in Australia. It is important to understand your workplace rights and entitlements if you plan to get a job, especially if it’s your first job in Australia. The Fair Work Ombudsman can help you...
You may be thinking about getting a job while you’re studying in Australia. There’s a lot to be aware of and it can be quite overwhelming, especially if this is the first time you’ll be working in Australia.
If you are having issues getting paid correctly at work the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is here to give you free help without fear of visa cancellation.