Australia: Home of wage-crushing immigration

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A new report from the Migrant Workers Centre claims that 65% of temporary visa holders have experienced wage theft:

Based on interviews with 700 temporary visa holders in Australia, the report – released this week – found a clear link between workplace exploitation and temporary visa status…

The report revealed many migrants were encouraged to sign up for educational courses, with some choosing to enrol in classes because they have run out of options…

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.