Survey shows temporary visa workers subject to exploitation and perpetual uncertainty

A survey of temporary visa holders has found 65 per cent have been victims of wage theft.

Waiter packing up cafe or restaurant chairs Source: Getty Images

The Migrant Workers Centre study found 91 per cent of workers who experienced wage theft had arrived in Australia on a visa with no pathway to permanent residency.

In English : Biwa Kwan & Greg Dyett ; In Tamil : Selvi

 

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