New taskforce to protect migrant workers

The federal government has announced the the creation of a new taskforce to protect migrant workers.

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Source: Insight

The Migrant Workers Taskforce will consider strategies to eliminate the exploitation of vulnerable employees.

It will be headed by former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman. Allan Fels.

Professor Fels has been overseeing an independent panel into the wage practices of convenience store franchise 7-Eleven and will continue to monitor its progress in rectifying breaches as part of his new role.



 

 

 


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