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New survey on exploitation of workers

New survey on exploitation of workers Source: AAP

A new survey has revealed job exploitation of international students and backpackers in Australia is "endemic and severe."

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By Andrea Nierhoff, Phan Bach

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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.

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