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'Criminal behaviour': temporary migrants suffer widespread wage theft

Migrant workers

Source: AAP

A new survey has revealed job exploitation of international students and backpackers in Australia is "endemic and severe." The report, Wage Theft in Australia, is the most comprehensive study of temporary migrants' work and conditions in Australia.


The authors say they are calling for stronger laws to make industries more accountable.


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