Migrant workers on temporary visas have the same workplace rights and protections as all employees in Australia. It’s important to know your rights and to report any form of workplace exploitation or unfair treatment.
Click the links below for more:

• Know your rights

• What is Workplace Justice Visa

• Workplace Justice Visa

• Understanding Visa Conditions

• VEVO

Employers play a vital role in creating fair, safe and lawful workplaces for everyone, including migrant workers and temporary visa holders. This section provides information on your legal obligations, recent changes to workplace laws and the penalties for non-compliance. Ensure your business meets all employment standards and helps protect the rights of every worker. Click the links below for more:

• Using Vevo to check Visa Conditions

• Staying compliant as an employer

• Employer responsibilities

• Increased penalties

• Offences of exploitation

• New prohibitions rules

If you are a migrant worker or temporary visa holder, you have the right to fair and lawful treatment at work. If you’re being underpaid, mistreated or exploited, you can report it safely and your information will be kept completely confidential.
The Migrant Workers Service ensures that your report is handled with care and under new Australian laws, you can speak up without fear of visa cancellation or retaliation.
Your safety and privacy are our top priority you are protected. Click the links below for more:

• How to report Exploitation

• What is Workplace Justice Visa

• Workplace Justice Visa

Find quick answers to common questions about workplace rights, protections and support for migrant workers in the ACT. Whether you’re on a temporary visa, student visa or working holiday visa, this section helps you understand your entitlements, how to get help and where to report workplace issues. Click here for more the FAQs

5 Things every migrant worker on temporary visa including students should know