Migrant worker protections

This translated resource has information on the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Act 2024 . This amendment introduces new laws to tackle migrant worker exploitation and deter employers and others in the labour chain from using a person’s migration status to exploit them.

Starting from 1 July 2024, the new laws aim to:

• reduce temporary migrant worker exploitation
• increase employer compliance
• improve workplace justice outcomes