Working rights
Stricter Penalties to be Introduced for Employers Exploiting Migrant Workers in Australia
The Australian Government have announced they’ll be introducing new laws to better protect migrant workers from exploitation. Under... Read More
More Than Half of Foreign Language Job Ads Offer Illegal Pay Rates, Survey Finds
A recent survey conducted by Unions NSW examined 7,000 job advertisements in foreign languages across over 10 notorious sectors in... Read More
News Update: Work Rights Extended for In-Demand International Graduates
On the 2nd of September, the Australian Government announced an extension of post-study work rights for international students, in a bid to... Read More
Minimum Wages Increase From 1 July 2022
National minimum wage increase The National Minimum Wage applies to employees not covered by an award or registered agreement. From the... Read More
Are You Being Paid Correctly For The Time That You Work?
As you may know, while working in Australia you have workplace rights and entitlements that are protected by law. The Fair Work Ombudsman... Read More
We Want to Hear From You! Have Your Say & You Could be Featured on Insider Guides
*Submissions for this callout have now closed* Are you an international student living in Australia? Have you been impacted by the... Read More
Thinking of Working in Australia? The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has Free Information and Resources to Help You Get Started
Are you thinking of getting a job while studying in Australia? It’s important you understand your rights and obligations before you start... Read More
International Students Are Now Allowed to Work Extra Hours
*Information correct as of 20 January 2022. The Australian Government is temporarily easing the restrictions on working hours for... Read More
A Reminder About Some Basic Workplace Rights in Australia!
If you want to work in Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) can help you understand your workplace rights and entitlements,... Read More