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Starting your first job in Australia is exciting, but it can also feel like you're learning the English language from scratch again. From awards to penalty rates to casual loading, understanding Australian workplace terms is essential to making sure you're paid...
A major new report from the Migrant Justice Institute has revealed the shocking scale of worker exploitation facing temporary migrants in Australia, including international students. The study, which surveyed around 10,000 migrants, found that two-thirds of migrant...
If you’re working (or planning to work) in retail or fast food while studying in Australia, a major pay change could soon affect you. The Fair Work Commission has announced a decision to phase out “junior pay rates” for some young workers, meaning higher wages for...
All employees in Australia, including international students, have basic rights and protections in the workplace, including minimum pay and conditions. In an empowering display of courage and perseverance, international student Thi An Trinh has won a significant...
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...
On the 2nd of September, the Australian Government announced an extension of post-study work rights for international students, in a bid to tackle the skilled labour shortage across the nation. This means international graduates with select degrees will be able to...
National minimum wage increase The National Minimum Wage applies to employees not covered by an award or registered agreement. From the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2022, the new National Minimum Wage for employees who are 21 years or over is $21.38 per...