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Tough new penalties under laws to protect vulnerable workers

Australian employers will face tougher penalties under new reforms to protect vulnerable workers. Advocates say migrants and international students now have better protection, but that worker exploitation is a widespread issue.

Explotation of vulnerable workers

A stock image of a 7-Eleven store in Brisbane, (AAP Image/Dan Peled) Source: AAP


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By Iman Riman

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