migrants

‘Golden handcuffs’ off for employers following migration changes

Recent changes to the Migration Act have “ushered in a pivotal change” for employers, presenting both challenges...

12 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Existing legal processes are complex and inaccessible’ for migrant workers

The Migrant Justice Institute has urged the federal government to promptly address the widespread issue of underpayment...

24 June 2024

By Grace Robbie

Increased wage theft resulting in skyrocketing legal aid requests

The demand for legal advice regarding wage and entitlement issues has increased significantly, Legal Aid NSW says,...

29 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

Migration policies must be changed to combat skills shortages in firms, says lawyer

One immigration lawyer discusses how allowing more skilled migration is essential in combating skills shortages for...

15 March 2023

By Jess Feyder

What the LCA wants political parties to prioritise

The Law Council of Australia has announced 18 legal areas that they want firmly on the agenda for the upcoming federal...

13 April 2022

By Shandel McAuliffe

Family visa system in need of dramatic improvement, Senate inquiry finds

A Senate inquiry has shown that the current legal system is failing to keep migrant families together, and bureaucracy...

31 March 2022

By Shandel McAuliffe

‘We are conditioned to expect less’

A report focusing on migrant and refugee women’s safety in Australia has been launched, offering key findings into...

01 July 2021

By Lauren Croft