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In Australia all employees, including international students have rights and entitlements at work. It is important to know what your rights are, and how to resolve problems in the workplace if they arise. Most problems can be resolved by addressing the issue in the...
Living and working in a new country is challenging enough without the added burden of unpaid wages. This is the reality for many international students and migrant workers in Australia. The recent report All Work, No Pay by the Migrant Justice Institute sheds light on...
As an international student in Australia, balancing work and study is a common experience. Unfortunately, many international students face unfair treatment at work, with fewer than 1 in 10 seeking help when this happens. The Migrant Justice Institute’s upcoming survey...
The Australian Government have passed new workplace laws as part of its ‘Closing Loopholes’ legislation. The changes take effect at different times between December 2023 and August 2025. To learn more about the changes, you can access the full list of changes in the...
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...
The Australian Government has announced that international graduates with eligible qualifications will gain an additional two years of post-study work rights from 1 July 2023. In its statement, the government also revealed that it would be increasing the cap on...
What is the gig economy? The gig economy uses mobile apps or websites to connect individuals providing services with consumers. As a work option, the gig economy can offer individuals flexibility and convenience. In the gig economy, individuals provide services to...
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) understands that many people are feeling the impacts of COVID-19. It has a range of tools and resources to support employees and employers at coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au. Please check the website regularly for the latest news and updates....
While studying in Australia, you may get a casual job. There have been some recent changes to casual employment that may affect you. These changes took effect from 27 March 2021. What are the changes? The changes include a: Casual Employment Information Statement...