"New ‘Workplace Justice Visa’ for temporary migrants,"

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles has announced a new visa stream for temporary migrants who are the victims of workplace exploitation.

In a significant move aimed at empowering vulnerable migrant workers and addressing workplace exploitation in the Australian labour market, the Albanese Government has announced the development of two pioneering pilot programs set to commence on 1 July.

The first of the two pilot programs focuses on introducing formal protections against visa cancellation, reassuring migrant workers that they can report wrongdoing and seek redress without fear of reprisal, even if they have breached work-based visa conditions. This workplace justice visa aims to instil confidence among vulnerable workers, encouraging early reporting and the resolution of workplace issues...

The second pilot program, the workplace justice visa, is designed to provide temporary migrants with a unique avenue to remain in Australia while they pursue justice for workplace violations. This innovative concept aims to address the plight of individuals who find themselves trapped in exploitative employment situations, offering them a pathway to seek redress without jeopardising their immigration status...