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Great news! The Australian government has introduced new legislative updates and a Workplace Justice Visa to provide stronger protections for migrant workers in Australia. Starting from July 1, 2024, these new regulations and visa policies are in place to ensure your workplace rights are safeguarded.
The Migration Amendment (Strengthening Reporting Protections) Regulations 2024 specifies considerations for the Minister when deciding whether to cancel temporary visas due to workplace exploitation. The LIN 24/057 Instrument outlines the bodies authorized to issue certificates on workplace exploitation, including the Fair Work Ombudsman, Human Rights Law Centre, and Migrant Workers Centre.
Additionally, the Workplace Justice Visa (Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa) allows temporary migrant workers to stay in Australia for a period to address workplace exploitation issues. The LIN 24/055 Instrument details the authorized bodies and the kinds of exploitation matters they can report.
Protections include:
Underpayment or non-payment of wages
Unlawful, unpaid, or underpaid training or trials
Up-front payment or deposit for a job
Misclassification of workers as independent contractors
Unlawful deductions from wages
Unfair dismissal
Non-compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
Bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination, coercion, undue influence, or misrepresentation in relation to work
These new measures ensure you can work in Australia with confidence. If you encounter any issues at work, don't hesitate to report them and protect your rights! Let's work together to uphold everyone's workplace rights!
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